Berber Collection

Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga
TD-1397 Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga Sahara Desert in Morocco's Southeast, Africa

Fantastic Wooden Screw Olive Press - Kabyle People, Algeria
Absolutely Fantastic Wooden Olive Screw Press - Kabyle People, Algeria. The traditional Kabylian economy of the area is based on arboriculture (orchards and olive trees)

Kabyle Village of Taourirt - Northern Algeria in the Bouira Province - The Kabyle people are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated population today of 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1910s

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby (colour litho)
960123 A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby)

Tlemcen - Tomb of the Princess - Algeria
Tomb of the Princess at Tlemcen ( The Pearl of the Maghreb ) in northwestern Algeria - capital of Tlemcen Province. The name Tlemcen comes from the Berber for Dry Spring

Berber man standing with his camel, Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Torre del Oro, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Berber camel leader with three camels in Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Sahara Desert, near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Berber tea for sale in the souks markets of Marrakech, Morocco

The floor mosaic inside the "Orpheus House" of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

The "Arch of Caracalla" (Triumphal Arch) in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

A detail of the "Arch of Caracalla" (Triumphal Arch) in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

A floor mosaic in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

The main road (Decumanus Maximus) of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

The main road (Decumanus Maximus) of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

The floor mosaic representiong the "Exploits of Hercules" in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco.

Idealised depiction of an African Prince (possibly a Berber warrior). 1860 (engraving)
5669777 Idealised depiction of an African Prince (possibly a Berber warrior). 1860 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900
5305122 Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900; (add.info.: Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Riff Woman, from 'L'Estampe Moderne', published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho)
STC193290 Riff Woman, from 'L'Estampe Moderne', published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by Girardot, Louis Auguste (1856-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Marrakech, Morocco. Beautiful handmade Berber carpet

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Arthur Hall

'Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Kabyles fording a stream; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875 Creator: Unknown
Kabyles fording a stream; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Kabyle Turner at his Wheel; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kabyle Turner at his Wheel; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Moorish Warrior; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Warrior; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Dead Kabyle, n.d. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Dead Kabyle, n.d

Nomadic Berber life
Miroslaw Prybinski

Young women of the Kabyle Tribe, Algeria
Young Kabyle Women from Taourirt Des Beni Menguellet in the Djurdjura or Jurjura Range, a mountain range of the Tell Atlas, part of the Atlas Mountain System, located in Kabylie, Algeria

Dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. April 2012. In recent years, rainfall totals have reduced by around 75% as a result of climate change

Don Rodrigo, last Visigothic King (671 -711), Tariq, Chief Berber, miniature of the Book Portraits of Kings 11th century

roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes, Morocco

Fez. Morocco. Alley full of colors and carpets

Kasbah Amridil is a historic fortified residence in the oasis of Skoura, in Morocco

Kasbah Amridil n the oasis of Skoura, in Morocco. Interiors

Tunisia, Ksour Area, Toujane, Berber village along Route C 104

The Berber village of Aguerd Oudad and the rock formation Le Chapeau de Napoleon (Napoleons Hat), nr. Tafraoute, Anti Atlas, Morocco

Berber village Sidi Fares, Province Al Haouz, High Atlas, Morocco

Berber man leading camel train in Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Shadows of riders and camels in Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Kasbah Amerhidil, Sokura, Morocco, Africa

View of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Morocco, Africa

View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo)
GDG287854 View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo) by Moroccan School; Morocco; (add.info.: Vallee du Draa; pisee; Grand Sud; ); eGerard Degeorge; Moroccan, out of copyright

A Tuareg with his camel - French Colonial Exhibition
A Tuareg with his camel at The Colonial Exhibition at the Garden of Tropical Agriculture at Nogent-sur-Marne, just outside Paris, France. The Tuareg people are a large Berber ethnic confederation

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman - Sanusi People
West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman with a wicker mat rolled-up under her arm - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - with spears
Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - posing for this photograph with their spears. Two other Tuareg self-designations are Kel Tamasheq meaning " speakers of Tamasheq"

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Berber Culture: From Morocco's Sahara Desert to Algeria's Kabyle Villages and Beyond" Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of the Berber people, an ancient North African community with a rich cultural tapestry. In Morocco's Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, witness the awe-inspiring sight of Berbers gracefully traversing the golden sand dunes atop their loyal companions - dromedary camels. The vastness of the Sahara Desert in Morocco's Southeast serves as a backdrop for this timeless scene. Delve deeper into Berber life and encounter a young woman nurturing her baby, showcasing the profound bond between mother and child within this close-knit society. A colourful lithograph captures this tender moment, highlighting their traditions and values. Journeying further east to Algeria, marvel at the ingenuity of Kabyle people as they operate a fantastic wooden screw olive press. This ingenious invention showcases their resourcefulness in extracting precious oils from olives while preserving age-old techniques. In Northern Algeria lies Taourirt, a picturesque Kabyle village that exudes charm with its traditional architecture and warm hospitality. Immerse yourself in its enchanting atmosphere as you explore its narrow streets adorned with vibrant textiles and intricate crafts. Venturing westward to Nigeria's Kano region reveals another facet culture - meet the Sanusi People who proudly carry on ancestral customs amidst bustling markets and lively gatherings. Their vibrant traditions add vibrancy to West Africa’s diverse tapestry. Discover Chefchaouen nestled amidst Morocco’s Rif Mountains – an azure paradise where every corner is painted in mesmerizing shades of blue. Lose yourself in its labyrinthine streets filled with handicrafts made by skilled artisans who have preserved centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. Travel southwards to Tlemcen in Algeria where history comes alive at Tomb of Princess Zaynab – an architectural marvel that pays homage to the region's royal heritage.