In this #short, Dr. Roy Casagranda explains the fascinating history of Moroccan identity. Although Moroccans speak Arabic today, their DNA is not connected with Arab ancestry. The rest comes from a mix of Berbers, Amazigh, and other ethnic groups. The spread of Islam brought Arabic language and culture across North Africa, but the genetic story reveals a much more diverse reality. #shorts

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