Sahara straw huts

Masters of the mountains of North Africa, Berber farmers retain customs - including monogamy - that predate Arab conquest of their land in the 7th century. Women perpetuate Berber dialects in the home, While men must learn Arabic & French to deal with outsiders. Blue-veiled Berber camelmen - the Tuareg - have controlled major Saharan caravan routes for Millennia.