# Amazigh identity and political movement in Morocco > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amazigh-identity-and-political-movement-in-morocco > Updated: 2026-10-11T19:48:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The integration of Amazigh identity into the Moroccan state has progressed from institutional reforms to active political organization. Initially, the process focused on state-led institutionalization, beginning with the establishment of the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM) in 2001 and subsequent 2011 constitutional reforms. These milestones transitioned Amazigh identity from a subject of social protest to a formal, unifying component of the national identity, including the official recognition of the Amazigh New Year. More recently, the movement has expanded into formal political organization. The Amazigh Political Movement held a regional meeting in El Hajeb to discuss the movement’s progress and the challenges of its formation. Activists emphasized the need for an advocacy force to defend Amazigh rights and expand language instruction. The movement has announced an upcoming founding congress, signaling a shift from preparatory coordination toward formal political and organizational construction. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Amazigh Political Movement announces upcoming founding congress The Amazigh Political Movement held a regional meeting in El Hajeb, announcing an upcoming founding congress to advance Amazigh rights and political representation in Morocco. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazigh-political-movement-announces-upcoming-founding-congress ### 2026-10-06: Morocco integrates Amazigh identity into national institutional framework Morocco has transitioned Amazigh identity from a social demand to a constitutional and institutional pillar through the creation of IRCAM and official recognition of the Amazigh New Year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-integrates-amazigh-identity-into-national-institutional-framework --- Cite as: Amazigh identity and political movement in Morocco. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/amazigh-identity-and-political-movement-in-morocco