Abda (Morocco)
The tribal composition of Abda region.
Abda (Arabic: عبدة) is an Arabophone tribal confederacy of Morocco, mainly of Arab Maqil origin. They have been established in Western Morocco since the end of the Marinid era.[1]
The Abda confederacy is made up of 4 tribes:
- Bhatra
- Rbia
- Oulad Amer
- Ahmer
See also
References
- ↑ "Les Abda constituent une tribu puissante, forte de trente-cind mille feux, de race purement arabe, ils occupent un territoire fertile, riche en chevaux et en bétail. C'est une des cinq tribus quasi-makhzen du Maroc." Le Maroc dans la tourmente: 1902-1903 : [il y a cent ans--] Par Eugène Aubin.
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