Shilhan Migration and Diaspora

Shilhan Migration and Diaspora

 

 

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The Shilhan predominantly live throughout southern Morocco and western Algeria, however in the past few decades many have left their secluded villages in search of opportunities in large metropolitan areas. There are significant Shilhan populations in Cairo, Benghazi and Madrid. Some of the Shilhan people who left have successfully started businesses in these cities.

Overall, most of the Shilhan remain in the same village they were born into. Family and community are very valuable to the Shilhan, making it very rare for individuals to migrate elsewhere.