Maghreb facts for kids
The Maghreb is a special part of North Africa. It is often called the western part of the Arab world. The word "Maghreb" comes from Arabic (Arabic: المغرب العربي) and means "the West."
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What is the Maghreb?
The Maghreb is a large region in North Africa. It includes several countries that share history and culture.
Countries of the Maghreb
The countries usually considered part of the Maghreb are:
Sometimes, people use the term "Maghreb" to mean only Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. These three countries are located between the tall Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
A Look at History
Historically, the idea of the Maghreb was even wider. Some writers included areas like Muslim-ruled parts of Spain, Portugal, Sicily, and Malta. Malta, for example, still speaks a language called Maltese. This language is based on an old Maghrebi Arabic variety.
Images for kids
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Maghreb head ornament (Morocco)
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Roman trireme on a mosaic in the Bardo Museum, Tunisia
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The Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi (in 670), is the oldest mosque in the Maghreb city of Kairouan, Tunisia.
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People of Maghreb
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The mausoleum of Madghacen
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Dwarf fan palm, grown in Maghrebi countries
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Cuscus
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See also
In Spanish: Magreb para niños
