Ait Mhammid
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The Mhammid, also known as Ait Mhammid or Beni Mhamed, are a Berberized Arab tribe of the Banu Maqil, who joined the Ait Atta confederation.
Origins
The Mhammid are Arab and descend from the Banu Maqil, retaining the memory of their ancestors who came from Seguia al-Hamra to settle in the Draa. Despite their Bedouin Arab origin, they eventually became berberized through contact with the Ait Atta.
Territory and lifestyle
The Beni Mhammid lived scattered throughout the Draa, gathered in small communities living under huts adorned with palm leaves. A small town bears their name, serving as a cultural crossroads between haratins, Berbers, chorfas, the Mhammid and nomads. The Mhammid are now fully sedentary, as part of the Berberization process.
History
The Mhammid came from Seguia al-Hamra and later migrated to the Draa region, which was primarily inhabited by Berber tribes. They were once considered the masters of the Draa, pillaging the population and instilling fear. Eventually, they became berberized and adopted sedentarism. This period of terror is well illustrated during the reign of Moulay Slimane, when the weakness of two tribes, the Bani Hayyoun and the Nessrat, made them powerless to defend the Lektaoua against Mhammid attacks.
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