Abda (Morocco)
Abda (Arabic: عبدة) is an tribal confederacy of Morocco, of Arab Bani Maqil origin. They have been established in Western Morocco since the end of the Marinid era.[1]
"The Abda are a powerful tribe, consisting of thirty-thousand cind lights, Arab purment race, they occupy a fertile territory, rich in horses and cattle. It is one of five quasi-Makhzen tribes of Morocco." Morocco is in turmoil: 1902-1903 [there ans-- percent] By Eugene Aubin.[2]
Abda sub-tribes
The Abda confederacy is made up of 4 tribes:
- Bhatra
- Rbia
- Oulad Amer
- Ahmer
See also
References
- ^ "Les Abda constituent une tribu puissante, forte de trente-cind mille feux, de race purement arabe, ils occupent un territoire fertile, riche en chevaux et en bétail. C'est une des cinq tribus quasi-makhzen du Maroc." Le Maroc dans la tourmente: 1902-1903 : [il y a cent ans--] Par Eugène Aubin.
- ^ Tribus de maroc. Abda tribe.http://tribusdumaroc.free.fr/abda.php.
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