What were the Ibn Battuta and the Tuareg trading?

Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan traveler and scholar, documented his journeys across the Islamic world and beyond in the 14th century, observing various trade practices. The Tuareg, a nomadic Berber people of the Sahara, were known for their role in trans-Saharan trade, particularly in gold, salt, and slaves. They facilitated the exchange of goods between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, using their knowledge of the desert to navigate and connect different cultures. Their trading routes were vital for the economic and cultural interactions of the time.