Many of the venders of traditional medicine come from the small town Tata in the south of Morocco, close to the Algerian border. In the small desert oasis the climatic conditions are perfect for medical plants, from which the “Saharaoui” produce their medicine. Their medical knowledge has been passed on for generations in their families. They travel to various places in Morocco to sell their herbs and medicines.

Aeti also comes from Tata and sells mainly herbs that cure colds and sexual impotence. He also sells talismans against the “evil eye” and magical potions to gain the favor of one’s beloved or small bags of powder that keeps husbands from cheating on their wives.