The Zirid dynasty, a Sanhaja Berber dynasty, governs Ifriqiya from 973 to 1148.

Initially governing on behalf of the Fatimids, the Zirids become independent in 1048.

They are weakened by the invasion of the Banu Hilal tribes in the second half of the 11th century and finally destroyed by Sicilian Normans in 1148.

The Hammadids of Central Maghreb and the Zawids of Granada are offshoots of this dynasty.