Alternate Names: Shilha, Soussiya, Southern Shilha, Susiya, Tachilhit, Tashelheyt, Tashelhit, Tashilheet, Tashlhiyt, Tasoussit
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,890,000 in Morocco (2004 census).
Language Use: Many men also use Arabic [ary]. Many women do not learn Arabic.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools, occasionally. Poetry. Newspapers. New media. Radio programs. Films. TV. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2010.
Writing System: Arabic, Latin, Tifinagh (Berber)
Nation of Origin: Morocco
Other Comments: ‘Shilha’ is the Arabic name for Moroccan Berber varieties in general. Muslim.