Amazigh Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Amazigh

History of the flag

The Amazigh flag was the brainchild of Youcef Medkour, a former factory worker turned pro-Berber activist.

It was formalized in 1997 in Tafira at the first assembly of the Amazigh World Congress.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The letter ‘yaz’ in the Tifinagh alphabet means ‘free man’. Red symbolizes the blood shed for freedom.

  • Represents the mediterranean, freedom and spirituality.

  • Green illustrates the Atlas Mountains.

  • Yellow embodies the Sahara desert and evokes warmth, resilience and light.