Soft & Neutral
Beni Ourain
Often associated with a cream or ivory wool field and dark geometric lines. The restrained palette makes this look especially popular in modern interiors.
Bold geometry. Natural wool. Simple patterns that can completely change a room. Moroccan rugs range from plush neutral pieces to colorful flatweaves and expressive one-of-a-kind designs.
Moroccan rugs are not one pattern, one color or one type of construction.
Morocco has a long and varied textile tradition, with rugs produced by different communities and regions for practical, decorative and cultural purposes.
Today you'll find everything from thick, high-pile wool rugs with restrained geometric designs to colorful flatwoven rugs and modern pieces inspired by traditional Moroccan patterns.
That variety is exactly why shoppers should distinguish between an authentic Moroccan-made rug and a rug that simply uses a Moroccan-inspired design.
These broad style groups are useful for finding the look you want, although real Moroccan weaving traditions are more diverse than a handful of retail categories.
Often associated with a cream or ivory wool field and dark geometric lines. The restrained palette makes this look especially popular in modern interiors.
Often recognized for freer geometric forms and stronger use of color, creating rugs with a more expressive, individual character.
Flatwoven Moroccan rugs can provide stronger geometry, less pile and a lighter profile than plush wool rugs.
Known for colorful compositions that can incorporate repurposed textile materials and highly individual patterns.
Diamonds, lines, grids and abstract forms give many Moroccan rugs their instantly recognizable visual rhythm.
Modern manufacturers frequently borrow Moroccan motifs while using contemporary materials, colors and production methods.
Start with the room rather than falling in love with a rug and trying to make it fit afterward.
Determine how the rug should interact with your furniture, then measure the space before shopping.
Plush rugs provide softness, while lower-pile and flatwoven rugs can make sense in busier areas.
Neutral Moroccan rugs blend easily. Colorful rugs can become the visual centerpiece of the room.
Determine whether the rug is handmade, machine-made, vintage, new or simply Moroccan-inspired.
Fiber and construction affect how a rug feels, wears, cleans and behaves in your room.
Wool is widely associated with traditional Moroccan pile rugs and is valued for warmth, texture and durability.
Cotton may appear in foundations or lighter-weight rugs and can contribute to a more flexible construction.
Some Moroccan textile traditions incorporate reused or mixed materials, creating highly colorful and individual rugs.
Many affordable Moroccan-style rugs use synthetic fibers. These should be evaluated as modern reproductions rather than represented as traditional Moroccan wool rugs.
Scale, pile and furniture placement matter just as much as the rug's pattern.
Larger Moroccan rugs can create a soft visual foundation beneath sofas and chairs while adding texture to the room.
Calculate Size →Plush wool styles work especially well where softness underfoot is a priority.
Calculate Size →Consider lower-pile options that allow dining chairs to move more easily across the rug.
Calculate Size →A geometric Moroccan design can add visual interest without requiring more furniture or decoration.
Find My Rug →Tell the Rug Finder about your room, preferred colors, lifestyle and budget and we'll suggest a style, material and size to start with.
Moroccan rugs broadly refer to rugs associated with Morocco's various weaving traditions. Styles, materials, construction and patterns can vary substantially.
The name is associated with rugs from the Beni Ourain tribal confederation of Morocco. In modern retail, the term is also frequently used more loosely for cream-colored rugs with simple dark geometric designs.
Many traditional Moroccan pile rugs use wool, but material varies by rug and tradition. Modern Moroccan-style rugs may also use synthetic or mixed fibers.
They can be. Neutral geometric rugs are particularly easy to integrate into many living-room styles, but size, pile height and durability should match the room's use.
The correct size depends on your room dimensions and furniture arrangement. Use our Rug Size Calculator before choosing a rug.