# TISKIWIN ONLINE > THE TISKIWIN MUSEUM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL A LATER DATE. ## Pages - [WEBSITE NO LONGER AVAILABLE](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/): Website no longer available The website tiskiwin.wdro.net is no longer available. For more information, please visit:www.marrakesh-timbuktu.com Site web non disponible Le site tiskiwin.wdro.net n’est plus disponible. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter :www.marrakesh-timbuktu.com - [TISKIWIN](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/tiskiwin/): WEBSITE NO LONGER AVAILABLE The website tiskiwin.wdro.net is no longer available. For more information, please visit:www.marrakesh-timbuktu.com - [STAGE 12 - LEMTOUNI TRIC](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-12-lemtouni-tric/): The Lemtouni Triq was one of the caravan routes that connected Morocco with Mauritania and subsequently Mali. The Lemtouna originated from the Sanhadja confederation. They occupied a region stretching from the Sous, Anti-Atlas, and Oued Noun to Adrar, in what is now Mauritania. They made their mark on history by forming the Almoravid dynasty, which ruled a significant portion of the Maghreb, from the Western Sahara to Andalusia, between 1040 and 1147. This stage ends in the regions of Oued Noun and Tiznit, where you will encounter the renowned jewelry of Tiznit and the Guédra dance. - [STAGE 11 – THE WESTERN HIGH ATLAS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-11-the-western-high-atlas/): This stage of the journey to Marrakech crosses the Anti-Atlas, home to the Chleuh people, who reside in a loose confederation of villages scattered across the barren peaks. Living in regions shaped by the demanding landscape of granite boulders and red lava flows, the Chleuh have always been dedicated to their farms in the lush oasis valleys, which are now among the country’s most beautiful palm groves (palmeraies). The Anti-Atlas and Western High Atlas are also known for their communal granaries and the production of Berber carpets. - [STAGE 10 – THE MARRAKCHI SALON](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-10-the-marrakchi-salon/): Take a moment to relax in the Marrakchi salon. In the original house, comprised of two adjacent buildings, this salon and the adjoining small courtyard were spaces reserved for women. The men occupied the rooms clustered around the large Hispano-Moorish courtyard. In the salon, admire the furniture and the beauty of the ceiling, with the omnipresence of geometric compositions in all the decorations. - [STAGE 9 – THE MAURITANIAN TENT](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-9-the-mauritanian-tent/): The “kheima,” a traditional tent commonly found in the desert regions of North Africa, including Mauritania, embodies both practicality and cultural significance. Crafted meticulously from natural materials such as goat hair, wool, and leather, the kheima is an indispensable element of the nomadic lifestyle, providing shelter and protection against the harsh elements of the desert environment. Characterized by its distinctive point-shaped structure, the kheima offers respite from the scorching heat during the day and the chilly nights in the desert. Its ingenious design allows for easy assembly and disassembly, essential for the mobility required by nomadic communities. Inside, the kheima exudes […] - [STAGE 8 – AROUND TIMBUKTU](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-8-around-timbuktu/): Upon arriving at the Great Mosque of Djenné, the journey continues southeast. Midway to Bamako, a stop is made in Ségou, the capital of the Bambara Empire, where numerous statues dedicated to motherhood greet visitors. This region of the Niger Inland Delta is also renowned for its white cotton boubous. The route then ascends towards Timbuktu, following the path of the ancient Ghana Empire, whose economic prosperity was due to its strategic location on caravan routes and its gold, copper, and salt mines. The caravan life resumes at a leisurely pace, moving with the rhythm of the dromedaries towards the oasis […] - [STAGE 7 – THE DOGONS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-7-the-dogons/): The journey continues into the bend of the Niger River. Along its banks, crocodiles might be observed, although the one on display was used to hold Awalé game pieces, a popular game in West Africa. African hunters, custodians of ancient traditions that harmonize with the spirits of nature, are also encountered here, reflecting their roles in hunting, fishing, and farming. The hunter’s outfit displayed here was specially crafted for Bert Flint. Further southwest in the Niger bend lies the land of the Dogon people, renowned for cultivating millet, rice, and sorghum, as well as for their rich cosmogony and remarkable sculptures. - [STAGE 6 – THE NIGER LOOP](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-6-the-niger-loop/): In the bend of the Niger River, between Niger and Mali, the region serves as a crossroads of Berber and African cultures. The Kel Dennek Tuaregs, a semi-nomadic group, welcome visitors into their leather tents, constructed around a central pillar connected by four ropes to lateral pillars anchored in the ground. Inside the tent, various everyday items—furniture, jewelry, clothing—are displayed, illustrating both the continuity of the Berber cultural space from the North and African influences. - [STAGE 5 – ARRIVAL IN WEST AFRICA](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-5-arrival-in-west-africa/): Leaving the Sahara and arriving in the Sahel, this area serves as a meeting point between the nomadic Tuaregs of the Kel Dennek tribes and the settled peoples, including the Hausa, who were gradually Islamized from the 14th century onward. Kano, the economic capital of the Hausa city-state, oriented towards the north, built its power on caravan trade. The Hausa lived primarily from livestock farming, but notably from the slave trade and the distribution of renowned handcrafted leather and textiles produced in the regions of Sokoto and Kano. Here, some examples of textile art, including boubous, are displayed. - [STAGE 4 – THE TOUAREGS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-4-the-touaregs/): At the heart of a Saharan caravan, somewhere between Algeria and Niger, the Tuareg, a Berber tribe from the mountainous regions of Hoggar and Aïr, undertake their traditional journey. Their caravan cycle begins in January-February in Tamanrasset. Heading north, they trade manufactured goods from the Sahel for dates from the oases. In the summer, they load salt from the salt mines north of Tamanrasset and transport it by camel in September-October to Niger. Beyond Agadez, the salt is exchanged for millet and manufactured goods, followed by festivities with the Fulani people. “Photo of a Tuareg, taken by Bert Flint” - [PUBLICATIONS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/publications/) - [STAGE 3 – PRE-SAHARAN OASIS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-3-pre-saharan-oasis/): Several pre-Saharan oases are traversed, including Sijilmassa in the Drâa Valley of Morocco, before continuing towards Touat in Algeria. The destination, Timimoun, situated at the intersection of the Marrakech-Timbuktu and Tunisia-Souss caravan routes, served as a significant caravan crossroads for over a millennium. Upon arrival, a stop is made at a Kasbah, one of the fortified houses with four towers characteristic of the oases. There is an opportunity to observe the craftsmanship of goldsmiths of Jewish origin and to familiarize with the artisanal techniques utilizing local materials such as earth, wood, and palm fibers. - [STAGE 2 – EASTERN HIGH ATLAS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-2-eastern-high-atlas/): The journey continues through the Middle and High Atlas mountains towards the south, offering a bird’s eye view of the Todgha Valley and the Tinghir oasis. Along the way, a nomadic Berber family is encountered having tea in a tent near the summer pastures. Their ancestors gradually settled in the region, transitioning from long-distance transhumance to primarily living from sheep breeding. This stop provides insight into the construction and organization of life in a woven tent, as well as the techniques for working with available materials. - [STAGE 1 – MIDDLE ATLAS](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/stage-1-middle-atlas/): In Imilchil, situated in the Middle Atlas, one encounters Berber communities who maintain a semi-nomadic lifestyle. These individuals reside either in permanent dwellings or tents and practice transhumance, herding their sheep between the pre-Saharan regions and the mountains. They adeptly utilize locally available materials: weaving garments and tapestries from wool, crafting baskets from natural fibers, and creating jewelry from precious metals, which hold magical, religious, and social significance. - [USEFUL INFORMATION](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/useful-information/): THE TISKIWIN MUSEUM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL A LATER DATE. - [EXHIBITION](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/exhibition/): A journey through the Sahara, from Marrakech to Timbuktu  Twelve StagesThe tour will take you on a journey in twelve stages, following the route of ancient caravans. You will discover through the eyes of Bert Flint the beauty of the artifacts of daily life and artistic productions, testifying to cultural exchanges between the two shores of the Sahara. Along the route, the traveler encounters various populations during significant social moments, such as festivities and weekly markets, where individuals are particularly mindful of their personal image. This self-presentation is primarily achieved through body care and adornments, which form part of a codified language indicating […] - [CONTACT](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/contact/) - [TISKIWIN MUSEUM](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/about/): Tiskiwin Museum, 1990-2022 “Intrigued or conquered by a shape or pattern, I buy an object… Then I discover another object that resembles it. Then, I let these two pieces talk to each other and I listen to them to see what they have to say to me” (Bert Flint) Over the span of more than six decades, Bert Flint journeyed through the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains, the Sahara, and the Sahel, amassing an extraordinary collection. Part of this collection was displayed at the Tiskiwin Museum, located across two houses in the medina of Marrakesh. In 1976, Flint purchased the first of […] - [BERT FLINT](https://tiskiwin.wdro.net/bert-flint/): In memory of Bert FlintMay 24, 1931 – November 1, 2022 The Tiskiwin Museum was founded by Bert Flint, who was born in 1931 in the Netherlands where he studied Spanish language and literature at the University of Utrecht. A visit to the Alhambra of Granada aroused in him a keen interest in the history of Muslim Spain and the civilization of Al Andalous. – During his first trip to Morocco in 1954, he saw that the architecture and interior decoration of many private houses in the ancient cities of this country are linked to the same artistic tradition that inspired […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/tiskiwin.wdro.net/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)