African Journal of Swahili Studies (Kiswahili)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities of Morocco

Fatima Bouzid, Department of Advanced Studies, Institut National de Recherche Halieutique (INRH) Majd Alami, Mohammed 1st University of Oujda Ahmed El Massri, Department of Advanced Studies, Mohammed V University of Rabat Abdessalam Belkacem, Department of Research, Institut National de Recherche Halieutique (INRH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18720631
Published: April 5, 2000

Abstract

Migrant communities in southern Africa from Morocco have faced diverse socio-economic challenges due to cultural differences and integration issues. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys among the Moroccan migrant population in southern African countries. A significant proportion (45%) of respondents reported overcoming language barriers through informal community support networks, facilitating cultural integration. Cultural adaptation and resilience strategies employed by these migrants are crucial for their well-being and social cohesion within host communities. Supporting organizations should prioritise fostering intercultural dialogue and capacity-building programmes to enhance migrant integration efforts. Migrant Communities, Cultural Adaptation, Resilience Strategies, Southern Africa

How to Cite

Fatima Bouzid, Majd Alami, Ahmed El Massri, Abdessalam Belkacem (2000). Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities of Morocco. African Journal of Swahili Studies (Kiswahili), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18720631

Keywords

GeographicSouthern AfricanMigrationCultural DifferenceAdaptationResilienceMixed-Methods

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