What is a Tuareg Rug?

A Tuareg rug is a woven reed and leather rug that originates from the Tuareg tribes of the Sahara. Tuareg rugs are sometimes called Moroccan mats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Tuareg rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Why are Moroccan rugs so expensive?

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What are Moroccan rugs called?

Moroccan rugs are sometimes called Berber rugs. All authentic antique and vintage Moroccan rugs are made by Berber tribes.You may hear a Moroccan rug being referred to as a Beni Ourain rug. Beni Ourain is a group of tribes from the Middle Atlas known for neutral rugs, which traditionally used undyed wool. The most popular tribal weaving traditions in the world of Moroccan rug-making include Azilal, Beni Mguild, Beni Ourain, Boucherouite, kilim and Tuareg mats.Find vintage Moroccan rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.

What is a Moroccan rug called?

A Moroccan rug is sometimes called a Berber rug. The name comes from the Berber people who live throughout North Africa and are known for producing handmade floor coverings. Shop a variety of Moroccan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a Moroccan Azilal rug?

A Moroccan Azilal rug is a type of Berber rug from central Morocco. The rugs are made from sheep wool mixed with cotton, and woven together using a gridded line of knots. Shop a selection of Moroccan rugs from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

How do you clean Moroccan rugs?

Moroccan rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with mild detergent, a little white vinegar, or water.

How can you tell if a Moroccan rug is real?

One way to tell if a Moroccan rug is real is to wet a paper napkin and press it against the surface. An authentic Moroccan rug is colorfast, so you won't see any color transfer. Synthetic imitations will likely bleed onto the color. In addition, real rugs will have a knotted pile. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted Moroccan rugs.

How much should I pay for a Moroccan rug?

A Moroccan rug could cost you anywhere from $600 to $18,000; it depends on the style, its condition and much more. It is not only used for floor coverings but also created for practical purposes for use in homes and tents. Find a variety of vintage and antique Moroccan rugs on 1stDibs.

What are the different types of Moroccan rugs?

The different types of Moroccan rugs are Azilal, Beni Ourain, Boucherouite, Kilim, Boujad, and Rabat.

How much should a Moroccan rug cost?

At 1stdibs, Moroccan rugs can cost between $200 and $220,000. Each rug has unique differences that differentiate the price such as the colors, rug type or the quality of the wool.

How much are Moroccan rugs in Morocco?

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Moroccan Tuareg Rug

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By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

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Contemporary Moroccan Style White and Taupe Tuareg Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-knotted with fine, lustrous Ghazni wool, Tuareg spearheads the contemporary Moroccan collection of the Alberto Levi Gallery.

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By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Handwoven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Sahara Mauritania. This flat-weave mat is made with palm reed and intricately woven with strands of leather. Touareg mats are incredibly dur...

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Midcentury Tuareg Mat 7' x 8'10"

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W 61.03 in L 98.43 in

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By leslosanges

Located in Biarritz, FR

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W 125 in L 176 in

Moroccan Tuareg leather Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This vintage mid century rugs are made in the desert of Morocco near Mauritania and have the African look and texture influence.

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W 82 in L 124 in

Handwoven Tuareg Rug or Mat

Located in New York, NY

This Moroccan Tuareg leather mat is made of dwarf palm tree fibers and handwoven with leather stripes. The beautiful design is typical of the northern African tribe that made it.

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Vintage African Tuareg Mat by Mehraban Rugs

$6,500

$2,450

$7,800

W 47 in L 56 in

Vintage Tuareg Mat in Brown and Beige with Diamond Geometric Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 3x5 vintage Tuareg mat is an exceptional new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare works in ...

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Moroccan Tuareg Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Moroccan tuareg rug available at 1stDibs. A Moroccan tuareg rug — often made from natural fiber, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Moroccan tuareg rug, we have 121 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Moroccan tuareg rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Moroccan tuareg rug, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Moroccan tuareg rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Moroccan Tuareg Rug?

Prices for a Moroccan tuareg rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $14,000.

Finding the Right Moroccan-rugs for You

Antique and vintage Moroccan rugs serve as an exceptional piece of decor. Whether it’s to tie your bedroom together or to add a dazzling array of colors and graphically provocative shapes and other elements to your living room wall, there’s increased demand for all types of Moroccan tribal rugs, especially as bohemian, global and eco styles are on the rise and because tapestries and wall hangings are definitely cool again.

Travelers and interior design lovers from all over the world are big fans of the complex geometric patterns and bold color palettes that we typically associate with rustic, natural Moroccan and North African rugs.

In the West, the current infatuation with handwoven vintage Moroccan tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century. Then, designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier offset austere interiors with vibrant and alluring mid-century modern Moroccan rugs. (Le Corbusier integrated these rugs in his designs for Villa La Roche in Paris, while Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Pennsylvania is also home to distinctive Moroccan floor coverings.)

Moroccan rugs date back to the Paleolithic era, when Berber tribes, which comprised many different members of an ethnic group native to North Africa, would weave these textiles with intricate images and symbols. Traditionally, Moroccan tribal weavings were made exclusively by women and solely for personal use. Dense pile rugs served not only as floor coverings but as mattresses, seating and even blankets in the winter months.

The Moroccan rug hasn’t survived this long merely because of its usefulness. These stunning works take at least two to three weeks to weave, and each woman weaves the story of her life into the design. They are filled with symbolism and vary greatly depending on the locale where they were woven. In this way, part of the profound beauty of traditional Moroccan rugs lies in their historical and cultural significance.

One of the most widely loved styles of Moroccan rugs comes from the Beni Ourain tribes, a network of nearly two dozen individual tribes in the mountainous Middle Atlas region.

Vintage Beni Ourain rugs are woven from undyed, natural wool. The textures, imperfections and asymmetrical lines, which can’t be reproduced with mass production methods, as well as the neutral tones and understated geometry have endeared interior designers to these works for ages. In comparison to the spare Beni Ourain rugs, a more heavily decorated, widely colorful option can be found in Azilal Moroccan rugs, which contrast wonderfully with the rich, dark wood tones and clean lines that characterize mid-century modern furniture.

The collection of antique and vintage rugs and carpets on 1stDibs features a wide range of extraordinary Moroccan and North African rugs including Beni Ourain rugs, Azilal rugs, kilims and more.

Questions About Moroccan Tuareg Rug

What is a Tuareg Rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Tuareg rug is a woven reed and leather rug that originates from the Tuareg tribes of the Sahara. Tuareg rugs are sometimes called Moroccan mats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Tuareg rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Why are Moroccan rugs so expensive?
2 Answers
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
They actually are pretty inexpensive when compared to other types of rugs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Morrocan rugs are so expensive because every part of the process from dyeing the wool with valuable dyes to hand tying each knot is labor intensive. The West’s current infatuation with Moroccan tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century, when designers embraced bold geometric patterns and even bolder palettes as counterpoints to form-follows-function interiors. Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were among the designers who used these rustic, natural rugs to offset austere interiors.
What are Moroccan rugs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
Moroccan rugs are sometimes called Berber rugs. All authentic antique and vintage Moroccan rugs are made by Berber tribes.

You may hear a Moroccan rug being referred to as a Beni Ourain rug. Beni Ourain is a group of tribes from the Middle Atlas known for neutral rugs, which traditionally used undyed wool. The most popular tribal weaving traditions in the world of Moroccan rug-making include Azilal, Beni Mguild, Beni Ourain, Boucherouite, kilim and Tuareg mats.

Find vintage Moroccan rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.
What is a Moroccan rug called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Moroccan rug is sometimes called a Berber rug. The name comes from the Berber people who live throughout North Africa and are known for producing handmade floor coverings. Shop a variety of Moroccan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a Moroccan Azilal rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Moroccan Azilal rug is a type of Berber rug from central Morocco. The rugs are made from sheep wool mixed with cotton, and woven together using a gridded line of knots. Shop a selection of Moroccan rugs from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
How do you clean Moroccan rugs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Moroccan rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with mild detergent, a little white vinegar, or water.
How can you tell if a Moroccan rug is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
One way to tell if a Moroccan rug is real is to wet a paper napkin and press it against the surface. An authentic Moroccan rug is colorfast, so you won't see any color transfer. Synthetic imitations will likely bleed onto the color. In addition, real rugs will have a knotted pile. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted Moroccan rugs.
How much should I pay for a Moroccan rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A Moroccan rug could cost you anywhere from $600 to $18,000; it depends on the style, its condition and much more. It is not only used for floor coverings but also created for practical purposes for use in homes and tents. Find a variety of vintage and antique Moroccan rugs on 1stDibs.
What are the different types of Moroccan rugs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The different types of Moroccan rugs are Azilal, Beni Ourain, Boucherouite, Kilim, Boujad, and Rabat.
How much should a Moroccan rug cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
At 1stdibs, Moroccan rugs can cost between $200 and $220,000. Each rug has unique differences that differentiate the price such as the colors, rug type or the quality of the wool.
How much are Moroccan rugs in Morocco?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
That depends on the specific rug, it's age, size and rarity.

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