Globalisation and Resilience of Pre-Saharan Society in Morocco

Abstract

The irreversible march of pre-Saharan Morocco towards globalisation is in full swing, and the tribal factor remains a key element in understanding this region's culture and urban dynamics. This study aims to show how pre-Saharan populations, which are always structured by kinship ties, are caught in an oscillation between attachment to their roots and their tribal culture on the one hand and the influence of other ways of life from outside on the other hand. Preceded by a first pre-survey, which made it possible to map the ethnic distribution in the city and to understand the demographic weight of each group, as well as their community space in the city; our contribution is based on a qualitative survey carried out between 2018 and 2019 in Tinghir and its surroundings, which relied on several data collection techniques, including semi-structured interviews, documentary research and observation.