| Several reasons have led the Sahrawis
to leave the harsh arid desert for the more friendly climate of the rest
of Morocco. One of the reasons is natural. Sandstorms, otherwise known
as siroccos, make life tough for the Sahrawis. The dryness of the land
makes it extremely unsuitable for grazing. This leads to scarcity and starvation.
Consequentlymany prefer to give up the tough life in the desert for the
easier one in the north, where grazing land is available and life is much
easier.
Another reason is political. Many
Sahrawis did not want to live under Spanish colonial rule. Hence, 1956,
the year in which the northern part of Morocco gained independence, proved
to be one in which many Saharawis moved to the free territories of the
north to share andenjoy their freedom.
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