They are not a single ethnic group, but rather a collection of diverse groups sharing common cultural, linguistic, and historical roots.
Their ancestral homeland encompasses a vast region spanning across present-day:
* Morocco
* Algeria
* Tunisia
* Libya
* Egypt (Western Desert)
* Mauritania
* Western Sahara
* Niger (northern parts)
* Mali (northern parts)
It's important to note that Berbers have a long history and have migrated throughout this region, as well as to other parts of the world, over centuries.