The Drawa Berbers inhabit the Dra River valley region of southern Moroc-co. They are farmers who grow dates and barley while raising cattle goats and camels. Drawa villages are usually ruled by the most powerful family in the village. This family lives in a community-fortified threshingfloor dwelling. The rest of the community lives in terraced houses crowded closely together. Over the years many dynasties have tried to conquer the Drawas because of their importance in the trans-Saharan caravan trade.