The term for a Tuareg man is Amajagh (variants: Amashegh, Amahagh), the term for a woman Tamajaq (variants: Tamasheq, Tamahaq, Timajaghen). Spellings of the appellation vary by Tuareg dialect.

It is in Tuareg society that women are truly regarded as the mother of humanity with complete rights. Moreover, the desert ladies are famous for their beauty and their musical talent; when they give …

Nov 11, 2024 · Tuareg women are the teachers of the Tifinagh alphabet and it has been passed down by female family members through generations. Prior to European colonial rule, the Tuareg moved …

Although Tuareg society is highly Islamic and hierarchical, Tuareg women, who are Muslims, do not wear the veil, can have multiple sexual partners and can seek divorce.

May 6, 2025 · To the northwest, across the dunes of Mali, Algeria, and Niger, live the Tuareg — a Berber-descended nomadic people often called the “Blue People” for the indigo dye that stains their …

The ideal beauty of a Tuareg woman is praised in their poetry, often depicted with endless black braids, soft skin, shiny teeth, dark eyes, blackened gums, slender hands and feet, and a pleasant body with …

The Tuareg are an ethnic group living along the Sahara Desert. Despite ancestral practices still practiced, women are free and emancipated.

Mar 22, 2025 · The Tuareg are a matriarchal society, where women actively participate in various aspects of life, including both peace and war. This cultural trait is prevalent among all Tuareg …

Jun 8, 2021 · With a population of an estimated one million people, scattered across different parts of northern Africa, the Tuareg tribe’s traditions represent a different kind of Islam, one with liberal …

Discover the beauty rituals of Tuareg women in the Algerian Sahara. With braided hairstyles, protective kohl and natural moisturisers.