The Berbers of Morocco - The Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Economy
Berbers are often portrayed as nomadic people crossing the desert
on camels, but most are farmers in the mountains and valleys
throughout northern Africa. Some do trade throughout the region.
Historically Berber merchants were responsible for transporting goods
by camel caravans. There were basically five Trans-Saharan trade
routes which extended across the Sahara from the northern
Mediterranean coast of Africa to the great cities, which are situated on
the southern edge of the Sahara, such as Timbouctou in Mali. From
there the goods were distributed throughout the world.
Traditionally, Berbers raise sheep, cattle and goats. Some Berbers
work in flourmills, do woodcarving, quarry millstones, and make
pottery or jewelry. Women generally do the cooking and caring for the
home and children, weaving, and pottery. Today, many Berbers work
in Spain or France as migrant workers and send money home to their
family.