The village of Beni Moussi derives its name from a Jewish man named Moussi who, centuries ago, settled in the area, which is now roughly 15 kilometers from Errachidia. The man had several sons, who were all referred to as Beni Moussi, meaning the sons of Moussi. The village has taken on this name ever since the sons were alive and it reflects the coexistence of the Jewish and Islamic societies that were so prevalent in the not so distant past. The livelihood of the villagers has traditionally been rooted in farming, much like it was during the days when the sons of Moussi were among the village's inhabitants. However, it was only a couple of decades ago that a powerful flood ripped through the village, nearly wiping out and destroying the entirety of it. During the village's recovery, the local women, despite that fact that they were uneducated, decided to work together to generate extra income and help bring the village back to life. In 2005, the women officially formed their working group into a Cooperative Zohour, the arabic word for luck. Today, the women continue the work of developing their village and preserving their cultural heritage. Yet, their success thus far can only be attributed to their constant resiliency, and has little to do with luck.