Moroccans are the most patriotic and religious people in the world.
Patriotism and religiosity define the identity of Moroccans. A combination that remains when they emigrate.
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According to a global survey by WIN/Gallup International, 94.1% of Moroccan respondents were willing to fight for their country in the event of a war., the highest figure in the world. In contrast, in Western Europe the percentages are much lower: in Spain, according to the same WIN/Gallup survey, only 21 per cent of the population said they were willing to fight for their country.
On the other hand, according to a study by the Pew Research Center , The 93% of the citizens of Morocco is considered very religious., a figure puts it in first place, level with Thailand, Armenia, Bangladesh and Georgia.
An undying patriotism
This unique combination of patriotism and religion profoundly shapes the way many Moroccans live out their identity, both within their country and in the diaspora.
In Morocco, patriotism is regarded as a fundamental value, instilled from childhood and reinforced by the social and family environment. It is not a personal choice: it is a moral duty that forms part of education and everyday culture. In Morocco, it is easy to see flags and portraits of the king even in the homes of the poorest people.
In Morocco, patriotism is regarded as a fundamental value, instilled from childhood and reinforced by the social and family environment. It is not a personal choice: it is a moral duty that forms part of education and everyday culture. It is easy to observe this in Morocco, where it is common to see flags and portraits of the king even in the homes of the poorest people.
An omnipresent religion
In addition to patriotism, religion plays a key role in Moroccan identity.
The Pew Research Center report shows that almost all Moroccans (93 per cent) consider religion to be very important in their lives. Islam permeates all social and cultural dimensions: it is not just a faith, it is a way of life. In Spain, by contrast, religion is important to only 20 per cent of citizens.
This fact reinforces community cohesion and acts as an additional bond that keeps the national identity alive, even in contexts of emigration.
An identity that persists, even into the second generation.
When we try to understand why many Moroccan immigrants maintain a strong connection to their culture and religion, the answer lies in these data: Morocco shapes deeply patriotic and religious citizens., and that doesn't easily change with a geographical move. Not even the new generations.
Even the new generations born in Europe do not easily break this bond: family upbringing, the transmission of values and community cohesion ensure that Many second-generation young people maintain a strong sense of national and religious identity..
This reality, far from being neutral, can become a serious problem for Catalan society, which bases coexistence on values such as individual freedom, secularism, respect for common norms and the progressive integration of diverse cultures. When a significant proportion of the population maintains primary loyalties to a foreign nation and religion, and does not fully embrace the values or identity of the host country, social tensions, communalism, mistrust and growing societal fragmentation can arise.
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