They settled in Morocco long before the Arab armies swept the area and are the indigenous people of the country. They are a happy, handsome people with brown skin, dark eyes and hair. They sing songs that tell of their legends and life. Their sense of humor is obvious in their ready laughter. The basic foundation of Berber villages is the concept of the extended family unit with the young adults caring for children and the elderly.
Children are well cared for and are important to village life.
Many ancient customs are still adhered to and people band together in times of harvest and trouble. As darkness fell over the tiny village candles were lit. With our friends interpreting for us we talked to the Berber husband about our lives at home and our plans to travel through the desert. He voiced concern when we told him we were going to cross the border into Algeria and walk through the desert. The border was closed as it had been on and off through many years.