Moroccan rugs are hand-woven textiles made in Morocco, a country in northeast Africa along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. In urban areas, the population includes both Arabs and Berbers, while Berbers are the majority in rural regions. The Berber people believe the motifs in their weavings have magical properties. These indigenous people have been weaving rugs since ancient times. Traditionally, Moroccan rugs were made for practical use by tribal groups rather than for decoration. In the 20th century, these rugs became popular in the West, often woven by tribespeople without formal artistic training.
Different tribes weave Moroccan rugs, and each type tells its own story. This makes them cultural artifacts and distinctive decorative pieces.