- 7,867 viewsDuration: 1:21It’s the year 2976 in some North African countries. Yennayer is the Amazigh New Year. Starting on January 12, families celebrate with traditional dishes and late-night dances. This year, even the Moroccan team hit the Afcon pitch wearing Amazigh jerseys, to kick off the year in style. Here’s how the Amazigh New Year is celebrated. Assegas Ambarki ⵣ Produced by: Marta Pausilli Presented and edited by: Basma El Atti Filmed by: Simon Mbai Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/