Berber queen of the Almoravid dynasty, Zaynab Nefzaouia (1039 – 1117) is a valuable advisor to her husband who owes her his victories. It is for her that the city of Marrakech was founded, and it is she who draws the plans. Intelligent and witty Daughter of Ibrahim Nefzaouia, Zaynab Nefzaouia was