The Ahl Rachida () is an Arabian tribe, also called Ouled Sidi Yaakoub. The tribe is also of Sharif, Shorfa origin, which means they are descendant of the Islamic prophet. This tribe had a significant cultural and artistic influence in the area.
According to writings Ahl Rechida down from Beni Rached, originating in Mazouna in Algeria; after a period marked by political unrest, they entered the service of Marinids (13th century) for permission to settle in Morocco.
[Tribes of Morocco. Ahl Rachida.http://tribusdumaroc.free.fr/ahlrechida.php.]
See also
* Tribes of Arabia, Arab tribes
* North African Arabs
* Maghreb
* Jebala people
Other tribes
* Zaër
* Abda tribe, Abda
* Beni Hassan
* Maqil
* Beni Khirane
References
{{Arab tribes in Algeria
Arab tribes in Morocco
Arab tribes in Algeria