Is Morocco a Member of the Arab League?

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The question of Morocco's Arabness is something that Moroccans and Arabs have been talking about. It seems like a ridiculous argument in some ways, writes Frida Ghitis. The Berber language was only given official status in 2011 as part of constitutional reforms. There are also crude stereotypes directed at Moroccan women from other Arab countries.

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