Beni Guil

The Beni Guil (Arabic: بني غل‎) is an Arabian tribe of Sharif descent. In the 10th century their ancestors were given the right of grazing on the land of the Moroccan East and West by Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, the Arabian Fatimid ruler of North-Africa.[1]

Beni Guil sheep

The tribe Beni Guil has given its name to a famous breed of sheep in Morocco. The Beni Guil race, called locally as "Daghma" or "Hamra" in reference to its brown color. The flocks are considered a prized possession amongst the tribe.

The Arabian tribes which settled for over 1000 years in North-Africa, have brought with them their flocks, which explains the origin of this breed.

The Beni Guil male sheep breed has a dark brown head, but the head is slightly clear in the female sheep. This coloration extends to the rear of the horns and the lower jaw. It has a white fleece and brown legs. The legs and head are free of wool. The tail is short and fine; it does not exceed the point of hock. The Beni Guil race of sheep have such a good conformation that makes them one of the best beef breeds in Morocco.

See also

Other tribes

References

  1. Beni Guil tribe of Morocco. http://tribusdumaroc.free.fr/beniguil.php. 05-07-2016
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