The Tuareg men are usually bi- or trilingual. To show respect, the men always cover their mouths, noses, and foreheads while in the presence of foreigners or their in-laws. The most preferred veils are dyed indigo. Marriage always requires the payment of a bride price, which consists of camels, money, or other livestock. A household is made up of the nuclear family and their house slaves.
Couples generally live near the groom's parents.
Though the Tuareg are virtually all Sunni Muslim , they have a reputation among other Muslims for being lukewarm in their faith. They practice a passive form of Islam, infused with superstitions and magic. Most do not even celebrate the most important Muslim fast of Ramadan. It is very common for the Tuareg to wear protective charms. Many also believe in jinnis , which are according to Muslim legend spirits capable of assuming human or animal form and exercising supernatural influence over people.