I became aware of the presence of women by hearing them sing. I was painting on a roof, convinced I was alone, and their voices came from a small room on the edge of the ksar.

They live in the modern village a few kilometers away, but come to the cooperative every day to weave carpets, embroider palm leaves and tie beads. All ages are represented in their group. Some come with their children, who play in the shade of the galleries and gorge themselves on dates. While working, they talk, laugh, and very often sing together.

Supporting their activity is part of several commitments made by the 700,000 hours agency so that tourism it results in being regenerative. The idea is to limit the number of visitors to Tizkmoudine, to avoid the mass effect, but also to support the village association in their priority actions. For example, the agency participates in the training of a local workforce to restore the sites, in educational activities for children, in the restoration of the palm grove, etc.