Guides
How to choose, check, stuff and care for Moroccan rugs and leather poufs.
How to tell an authentic hand-knotted Beni Ourain rugSix simple checks to tell a real hand-knotted Beni Ourain rug from a machine-made or tufted copy: the back, the fringes, the wool, the price.
Beni Ourain vs Azilal rugs: what is the difference?Beni Ourain, Azilal, Mrirt, Boucherouite: how the main Moroccan rug styles differ in wool, colour, pile and pattern, and which one suits your room.
How to stuff a Moroccan leather poufMoroccan leather poufs ship empty. What to fill them with (old textiles, fibrefill, foam), how to get a firm shape, and how much filling you need.
How to clean and care for a Moroccan wool rugEveryday care, spills, deep cleaning and storage for a hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug: what to do, what to avoid, and when to call a professional.
What size rug do I need? Moroccan rug size guideLiving room, bedroom, dining room, hallway: which rug size to choose, in centimetres and feet (5x8, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12), with simple rules of thumb.
Shipping from Marrakech: what to expectHow a rug ordered from Marrakech reaches you: making time, shipping, import duties for the US and other countries, returns. Answers before you buy.