Morocco Considers Shift from French to Arabic and Amazigh in Education and Government

The report points to a glaring imbalance in the use of languages in Morocco. Arabic and Amazigh, although enshrined as official languages in the Constitution, struggle to gain a predominant place in the fields of administration and education.

Faced with this observation, the report calls on the government to assume its responsibilities by giving priority to Arabic and Amazigh. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of the most widely used foreign languages, particularly English, in accordance with the constitutional provisions.

The report deplores the current situation, describing it as "unacceptable" and not in line with the strategic guidelines set for education. It urges the competent authorities to take effective measures to rectify the situation.

The report points to the marginalization of Arabic and Amazigh in the machinery of the Moroccan state. Despite their official status, their effective presence remains limited, particularly with regard to Amazigh.

This situation is all the more worrying as the 2011 Constitution enshrined Amazigh as an official language alongside Arabic. Yet its integration into the educational and administrative systems remains timid.