A group of people in Morocco who excessively glorify the country's culture, heritage, and symbols while ignoring or dismissing social issues such as education, healthcare, and citizens' well-being.
They often accuse those who demand reforms or criticize systemic problems of treason, jealousy, or hatred toward their nation.
The term implies blind nationalism mixed with cultural gatekeeping, where individuals are quick to defend Moroccan traditions (such as clothing, cuisine, or decorative arts) and aggressively reject any mention of foreign influence or shared origins.
They often accuse those who demand reforms or criticize systemic problems of treason, jealousy, or hatred toward their nation.
The term implies blind nationalism mixed with cultural gatekeeping, where individuals are quick to defend Moroccan traditions (such as clothing, cuisine, or decorative arts) and aggressively reject any mention of foreign influence or shared origins.
Amina: "We don’t even have enough hospitals, and teachers are striking because they haven’t been paid properly!" Karim: "Careful, don’t say that too loudly, or the Zlayjiyas will call you a traitor."
by lily Isabelle September 25, 2025
Get the Zlayjiyamug. A group of people in Morocco who excessively glorify the country’s culture, heritage, and symbols while ignoring or dismissing social issues such as education, healthcare, and citizens’ well-being.
They often accuse those who demand reforms or criticize systemic problems of treason, jealousy, or hatred toward their nation. The term implies blind nationalism mixed with cultural gatekeeping, where individuals are quick to defend Moroccan traditions (such as clothing, cuisine, or decorative arts) and aggressively reject any mention of foreign influence or shared origins.
They often accuse those who demand reforms or criticize systemic problems of treason, jealousy, or hatred toward their nation. The term implies blind nationalism mixed with cultural gatekeeping, where individuals are quick to defend Moroccan traditions (such as clothing, cuisine, or decorative arts) and aggressively reject any mention of foreign influence or shared origins.
Amina: "We don’t even have enough schools, and teachers are striking because they haven’t been paid properly!"
Karim: "Careful, don’t say that too loudly, or the Zlayjiyas will call you a traitor."
Karim: "Careful, don’t say that too loudly, or the Zlayjiyas will call you a traitor."
by lily Isabelle September 25, 2025
Get the Zlayjiyamug.