Are Moroccan Rugs Pet-Friendly? (Yes—Here’s Why)

Moroccan Rugs are beautiful, versatile and bursting with timeless handmade charm. But if you live with a mischief-making dog or adventurous cat like I do, you may be questioning: are Moroccan rug pet-friendly?

Yes — absolutely. Moroccan rugs are ideal for pet owners as they’re made from natural materials, packed tightly with wool fibers and built to last.

Natural Wool Fibers Are Incredibly Durable

The majority of Moroccan rugs are all handmade from 100% natural wool of the Sheeps which is one strongest natural fibers. Wool can bend 20,000 times before breaking which make these rugs very durable and also pet friendly. Rug makers now offer pet proof carpets, that has such strength, you pets can run or play on it and the pile won’t even flatten out enough to show tracks. The tight wool weave is also resilient enough to retain its shape for years of daily use. Morocco Rugs Cushions Thanks to wool’s natural elasticity, Moroccan rugs always return to their original shape after being compressed.

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Wool Is Naturally Stain-Resistant

If you have pets, accidents and spills are one of your biggest worries, but thanks to wool — which naturally features lanolin a waxy substance that creates a barrier so water rolls off instead of soaking through. Thanks to this natural coating, Moroccan rugs resist stains more and can be easily cleaned with a simple blotting; they’re also far less likely to hold onto any odors.

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Pet hair hides well though!

Moroccan rugs are constructed from natural wool fibers, which have a soft texture and earthy coloring that, unlike synthetic carpets, tends to camouflage pet hair. If your pet even sheds, the rug will not be gross between vacuumings.

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 Wool Is Hypoallergenic and Safe for Pets

Wool fibers catch dust, dander and pollen that are circulating in the air which helps reduce allergies and increases overall air quality keeping you home feeling fresh. And unlike plastic rugs, Moroccan wool rugs do not emit toxic chemicals or microplastics – so they’re better for pets as well as people.

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How to select the best Moroccan Rug For Your Pet-Friendly home

 If you must have a rug, go for a Moroccan style that naturally camouflages wear and here. Beni Ourain rugs provide a light, fluffy texture that suits serene, minimalist spaces and Boujad rugs are so colorful they hide stains and pet fur nicely. For something more robust and richer in tone, Beni Mguild rugs have thick pile and darker shades, hiding dirt easily. Their artistic and irregular patterns also happen to be great for hiding everyday use or wear and tear.) To see how you could use Moroccan rug in combination with other elements, look at some actual Moroccan rug interiors feats from our friends at Architectural Digest.