The ancient Tifinagh script of North Africa has an uncertain origin. Earliest inscriptions date back to the 2nd century BC, and the letters are thought to be a derivation of Phoenician writing. A modern standard form was introduced in Morocco in 2003, and as a result, this alphabet is now seen on road signs and municipal buildings alongside Arabic script. This is a huge step in recognizing the Amazir identity in Morocco, as it was technically illegal to use the Tifinagh alphabet in the 1980s. Unlike Arabic, Tifinagh is written from left to right, and we have found it easier to learn.
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