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Moroccan and North African Rugs For Sale
Contemporary Moroccan Beni Qurain Berber Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Mehraban Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Berber Tribe Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 27318 Size 4' 7" X 9' 7" Design Kilim Collection Atlas, Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Morocco Age Antique/Vintage.
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Antique Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African Moroccan rug, size?: 7'0" x 10'3" All-over pattern with ivory background.
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Mrirt Berber Red and Black Rug, 1970
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Vintage red and black Mrirt carpet. When made from untinted wool, M'rirt carpets are reminiscent of Beni Ouarain carpets. A white background is enhanced with geometric patterns, loze...
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1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Subtle Shibui Meets Cozy Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
20928 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 09'10. In the serene world of Shibui aesthetics, behold this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mguild Moroccan rug—a masterpiece from th...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Ourain Wool Rug. Bespoke, Made to Measure in 4 weeks
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade Moroccan wool rug features an ivory field accented with bold tribal geometric diamonds and symbolic motifs, a design deeply rooted in Berber weaving traditions. The int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, Boho Bungalow Meets Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21581 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 02'07 x 07'04. A creation born of fire and earth, this hand knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug radiates a raw, untamed luxury that few ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fine Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Cobalt Blue and Orange Tones - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations fr...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Beni MGuild Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Diamond Design Wool
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild Moroccan Vintage Rug – North African Diamond Design Wool Area Rug This authentic Beni MGuild Moroccan rug is a stunning vintage piece from the Atlas Mountains, hand-knot...
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1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Pink Black Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21258 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 05'06. A Boujad rug is a type of traditional handwoven Moroccan rug that originates from the Boujad region in the Haouz plains of the Middl...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Flokati Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Mid 20th Century Turkish Shag Flokati Tulu Rug Details rug no. 30321 size 3' 9" x 7' (114 x 213 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Angora

Modern Black Moroccan Area Rug, Contemporary Elegance Meets Brutalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80704 Large Modern Black Moroccan Area Rug 09'05 x 12'10. In this handcrafted wool masterpiece, Brutalist aesthetics converge with contemporary elegance, giving rise to a modern Moro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Large Neutral Taupe Modern Moroccan Wool Rug with Abstract Retro Line Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large taupe Moroccan rug was handmade by skilled weavers in the Atlas Mountains using the highest quality, softest M'Rirt wool. The style is a nod to the best of midcentury mode...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21527 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 10'05. Step into a world of artisanal beauty with this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug, a captivating testament to the ri...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug
Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug
$3,461 Sale Price
43% Off
Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21397 Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a captivating visio...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Solid Brown High-Pile Shag
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 8x12 Moroccan rug by Rug Kilim represents an exciting new line of modern tribal rugs. On the Design: This rug enjoys rich brown tones in a lush high-...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Azilal Wool Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21798 Vintage Orange Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'07 x 06'02. Embark on an enthralling journey through the abundant heritage of Azilal rugs, originating from the bustling core of the prov...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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The Chromatic Reverie: A Rare Artistic Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
21171 Rare Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Cubist Style, 10'01 x 12'03. Immerse yourself in a world where color, texture, and geometry coalesce into a singular artistic vision—th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Distressed Vintage Moroccan Rug, Weathered Beauty Meets Boho Bungalow
Located in Dallas, TX
21266 Distressed Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 11'00. Weathered beauty meets boho bungalow in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The distinctive tribal elements and ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21216 Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'02. Woven with the enchanting expertise of Berber women from the Ait M'Guild tribe in the my...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange Hand Knotted Japandi Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange hand knotted - Sabah Collection Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Largest producer are the...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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1970s Algerian Berber Striped Wool Rug Throw Handmade Vintage African 210x190cm
Located in London, GB
This vintage Berber rug from Northern Algeria features a striped design with colourful stripes organised in groups on a beige base. Predominantly showcasing red, blue, and purple, th...
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1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1960’s Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Maximalist Bohemian Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20455 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'09 x 06'00. Enter a realm where heritage, art, and rarefied elegance converge—this hand-knotted wool Azilal rug is not merely a vintage t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Tribal Design and Nomadic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20385 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style 04'00 x 07'07. Emanating quiet grandeur and elemental sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain rug captures...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug 142 x 100 Mid Century Design 1960 Hand Knotted Quality
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Pile Rug or Carpet, Morocco, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 142" x 100". Soft pile carpet in beautifully contrasting colors of a natural iv...
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1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Meets Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21796 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 04'07 x 05'06. Like a blaze of desert fire carried from the Atlas Mountains, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan rug radi...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Oversized Vintage Tuareg Mat, Brown Stripes Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 9x16 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, its natural ma...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
21795 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'01 x 09'05. Boujad rugs, hailing from the Boujad region nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, are handwoven treasures steeped in...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Bespoke Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug – Ivory with Black Tribal Abstract Motifs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug features an ivory field adorned with expressive black tribal and abstract motifs, including diamonds, zigzags, and symbolic forms that echo tradit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in White with Multicolor Lozenges Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 2x6 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirers...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21350 Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug with Tribal Style 05'10 x 11'04. Emerging from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these intricately crafted rugs pay homage to t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Moroccan Kilim rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice red field color, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundat...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel consist on two arches with Islamic floral designs. Antique textiles from early 1900s. Each arch panel is 62" height X 26"5 wide Antique silk...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Silk

1980 s Berber Beni M Guild Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21287 vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style 06'08 x 12'07. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32339 Size 8' 11" X 19' 7" Design Tuareg Collection Tuareg Mat Material Reed & Leather Texture Reed Origin Africa
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1940s African Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

10x13.2 Ft Shag Pile Rug Made of Natural Cream Mohair Wool. Handmade Tulu Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth and elegance to your space with this luxuriously soft, handmade shag pile rug — expertly crafted from 100% natural mohair wool in a serene beige tone. Each rug is metic...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

Off White Wool Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This medium pile, wool shag Moroccan rug is a simple addition to any room you place it in - with rich history, this hand knotted rug dates back to the late early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Modern Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Moroccan rug in the Azilal style from the 21st century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Modern Moroccan Rug
Modern Moroccan Rug
$6,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Runner Red Wool with Black Border in Graphic Minimalist Style
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage Moroccan runner showcases a bold visual impact with its saturated red field framed by an inky black border. The simplicity of the composition allows the texture...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Tuareg Mat 1980s wood and leather - Mauritania, 345 x 180 cm
Located in Loria, IT
Rare vintage Tuareg mat from Mauritania, handmade in the 1980s according to an age-old handicraft tradition of the nomadic people of the Sahara. This 345 x 180 cm specimen is compose...
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Late 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Wood

1980 s Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Hot Pink Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
78437 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. This handwoven wool vintage Berber Moroccan kilim rug is a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage, embodyi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug – Ivory with Bold Black Tribal Geometric Motifs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug – Ivory Ground with Bold Black Tribal Motifs This hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug features a striking ivory ground enlivened by bold black tribal motif...
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Antique Ombre Midcentury Collectible Moroccan Wool Shag Area Rug Orange, Violet
Located in New York, NY
This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. This rug features beautiful dye, exhibiting rich color change in an ombre e...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21828 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'08 x 09'10. Originating from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco, these Moroccan rugs are...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Red Moroccan Rug with Jungalow Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21430, vintage Berber Red Moroccan rug with Jungalow style. With its rustic sensibility, effortless beauty and simplicity, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber red Moroccan rug is a...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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1980 s Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78363 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug Beni Mrirt Carpet 06'07 x 10'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug captivates with its vibrant intensity and profound expression, ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Modern Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21607 Vintage Berber Boucherouite Moroccan Rag Rug 03'00 x 05'11. Alive with untamed vibrancy and soulful artistry, this vintage Boucherouite Moroccan rug stands as a testament to ingenuity, resilience, and cultural prestige. Hand knotted from repurposed textiles by Berber women, each precious fiber captures a fragment of history, transformed into a jubilant symphony of color. No two Boucherouite rugs are alike—each is a singular expression of freedom and imagination, making this a piece a true rarity reserved for connoisseurs of the extraordinary. Flashes of crimson, indigo, emerald, and saffron erupt across a kaleidoscopic ground, forming abstract lozenges, signature diamonds, and enigmatic motifs that carry symbolic echoes of protection, fertility, and joy. The unrestrained palette celebrates improvisation while embodying a deeper philosophy: that beauty can be born from scarcity, and luxury can emerge from sustainability. Owning such an exquisite work of art is not simply an acquisition but an embrace of cultural legacy and social good. Revered today in elite design circles, Boucherouite rugs have moved from humble origins to commanding spaces in the world’s most refined interiors. This exceptional masterpiece, with its striking intensity and tactile richness, offers not just a floor covering, but a cherished treasure—an emblem of rarity, status, and visionary taste. Uniquely woven with recycled materials, such as cotton and wool, these Boucherouite Moroccan rugs display a colorful boho...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Fabric, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown with Black Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 11x13 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of modern tribal rugs. Each piece is handmade by some of the most devoted nomadic weavers...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Modern Black Moroccan Rug, Blue White Accents, Art Deco Inspired
Located in New York, NY
A mix of stripes, triangles and lines breaking through each other to form a nice mix of modern and Art Deco elements. Dominantly black with light blue and white as accent colors. A m...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

The Desert Glyphs: A Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
20487 Vintage Moroccan Azila​l Rug, 04'07 x 06'09. Enter the enchanting world of Moroccan artistry through our meticulously hand-knotted wool Azilal rug—an exquisite piece that trans...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Bohemian Breeze Modern Moroccan Rug, 08 03 x 10 00
Located in Dallas, TX
31241 New Bohemian Breeze Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'03 x 10'00. The hand knotted wool Bohemian Breeze Modern Moroccan Rug is a captivating piece that effortlessly blends the nomadic ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
21810 Colorful Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'06 x 07'10. Azilal rag rugs, affectionately known as Azilal Boucherouite rugs, weave a tale of sustainable craftsmansh...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

The Azure Rhapsody: A Modern Moroccan Abstract Masterpiece in Motion
Located in Dallas, TX
80643 New Modern Blue Abstract Moroccan Rug, 10'06 x 13'11. A symphony of light, rhythm, and form, The Azure Rhapsody transcends the traditional boundaries of Moroccan weaving to eme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20666 Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 10'04. Beni M'Guild rugs, originating from the Beni M'Guild tribe nestled in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains, embody a cherish...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Zabihi Collection Brown Afghan Vintage Inspired African Tuareg Rug
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary all wool Afghan room-size carpet handmade during the 21st century. African Tuareg carpets inspire the field pattern. 8'6'' x 10'3''
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21650 Vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Bohemian Style 06'07 x 15'03. With its simplicity, plush pile and Bohemian vibes, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a capti...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Desert Dreamscapes Modern Moroccan Rug, 08 04 x 10 03
Located in Dallas, TX
31242 New Desert Dreamscapes Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'03. The Desert Dreamscape Modern Moroccan Rug is a mesmerizing fusion of Moroccan design and contemporary elegance. Hand-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

The Chromatic Mirage: Contemporary Moroccan Masterpiece in the Spirit of Orphism
By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
80378 New Colorful Modern Moroccan Rug, 10'05 x 13'08. Radiant, rhythmic, and transcendent, The Chromatic Mirage is more than a Moroccan rug—it is a canvas of motion and light transl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
This long pile, two-tone carpet was woven by a Berber tribe in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The brown and ivory colors are undyed, directly from the nomads' own sheep. The rayed, ...
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1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Moroccan Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Find Beni Ourain Rugs, Azilal Rugs, Kilims and More

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.

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