The organization of the Trans Sahara trade
- The
trade involved the Arabs trades from North Africa, desert tribes such as the Berbers
and Tuareqs and people of West Africa
- Trades
organized large caravans consisting of camels and traders
- The
desert tribes assisted the traders with water, security and acted as
interpreters
- Goods
were organized in advance. Agents sold goods on behalf of the traders
- The
caravans left North Africa after the rainy season
- Traders
gave gifts to the leaders of communities along trade routes