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MOROCCO: What sign languages are used in Morocco?




This article can help you answer the following questions:



 

Where is Morocco?




 


How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Morocco?


There are an estimated 1,218,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Morocco.




This percentage is a rough estimation: 3.3% of the general population. Lack of research make estimating these numbers difficult. The World Health Organization estimates 5% of the world population has significant hearing loss. Keep in mind that developing nations typically have a much higher number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.



 


What sign languages are used in Morocco?





Written / spoken languages in Morocco:

  • Modern Standard Arabic

  • Standard Moroccan Berber

  • Moroccan Arabic

  • Hassaniya

  • Judeo-Moroccan Arabic

  • Tarifit

  • Tashelhit (including Judeo-Berber)

  • Central Atlas Tamazight


 

How do you say Morocco in sign language?





 

Where can I learn Moroccan Sign Language online?


This language is not yet available. If you would like to learn this language, please request it here: https://www.intersignuniversity.com/sign-languages





InterSign University offers many international sign language courses. Check them out here:



 


What Deaf organizations are located in Morocco?




Source: Gallaudet

 

Additional sign language resources for Morocco





We will update this section as more information becomes available.

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