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Which North African cities received many migrants from Atlas Mountain regions?

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Map showing the Atlas Mountains across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in North Africa, with color shading to indicate elevation changes. Major mountain ranges, cities, rivers, and physical features such as the High Atlas, Anti-Atlas, Saharan Atlas, and surrounding deserts are labeled. An inset locator map highlights the region's position in northern Africa. — Atlas Mountains The Atlas Mountains.

Urban growth in the Maghrib has driven a significant migratory stream from the Atlas Mountains toward major North African cities. The following cities have been heavily populated by people moving from these mountain regions:

Algiers: The capital of Algeria contains numerous Kabyle migrants, many of whom reside in the city's shantytowns.1
Casablanca: This major city in Morocco has received a large number of Ishelhiyen (Shluh) migrants from the High Atlas.1
Constantine and Oran: These Algerian cities are also noted for being to a great extent peopled by mountain folk who migrated from the surrounding highlands.1

Many of these urban immigrants find employment as labourers or shopkeepers, contributing to the development of these metropolitan areas.1