Beni Ourain Rugs

Beni Ourain rugs (also spelled Beni Ouarain) are the thick, soft wool rugs of the Berber tribes of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Each rug in this collection is hand-knotted by Berber women on wooden looms from 100% natural wool, then washed for several days until the pile feels silky underfoot. Every piece is made to order, in the size you need.

What makes a Beni Ourain rug different

A traditional Beni Ourain rug has an ivory or cream wool background with hand-drawn lines in black or brown: diamonds, zigzags and open grids that are never perfectly symmetrical. The pile is deep and dense, so the rug is warm in winter and soft enough to sit on. Because each rug is knotted by hand, no two are exactly alike, and small variations in line and size (up to 2–3 inches) are part of the craft.

Alongside the classic black-on-ivory designs, our weavers also make Beni Ourain rugs with blue, pink, green or multicolour patterns for homes that want a little more colour.

How your rug is made

Once you order, the weaver prepares the wool, sets the loom to your size and knots the rug row by row. The finished rug is washed and dried in the mountain air before it is checked, photographed and shipped. Custom rugs take about 3–4 weeks to make (4–6 weeks for rugs larger than 8×10 ft), then usually 3–5 business days to reach the USA or Canada, 2–4 to Europe and the UK and 5–10 to the rest of the world by FedEx or DHL Express, with free shipping to every country.

Beni Ourain rug sizes and prices

Every design is available in more than 40 sizes, from small bedside rugs to 14×16 ft. Popular sizes:

Need a size or colour that isn’t listed? See custom Moroccan rugs and we will make it for you.

Where a Beni Ourain rug works best

The neutral ivory and black palette suits Scandinavian, minimalist, modern and boho interiors. An 8×10 or 9×12 ft rug anchors a living room seating area; a 6×9 ft rug sits well under a queen bed; smaller 3×5 and 4×6 ft rugs warm up a bedside, a reading corner or a nursery. For hallways, see our Moroccan runner rugs.

Caring for a wool rug

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a beater bar, and turn the rug every few months so it wears evenly. Blot spills straight away with a clean, damp cloth; for a deep clean, use a professional rug cleaner. Some shedding in the first weeks is normal for a new hand-knotted wool rug.

Beni Ourain rug FAQ

Are these real Beni Ourain rugs?

Yes. Each rug is hand-knotted in Morocco by Berber artisans from natural wool; none are machine-made or tufted. To check any seller, use our checklist for buying an authentic Moroccan rug online.

Can I order a custom size?

Yes. Pick one of the listed sizes on any rug, or contact us for a size or colour that isn’t listed.

What is your return policy?

You can request a return within 14 days of delivery, including for custom rugs, as long as the rug is unused. See our return and refund policy.

Looking for something more colourful? Explore Azilal rugs or the denser Beni Mrirt rugs.