Sheep Shearing Season in Morocco

Every May, as temperatures rise across Morocco, sheep shearing season begins—a centuries-old tradition that marks the beginning of the Moroccan wool cycle in rural communities across the High Atlas, Anti-Atlas, and Middle Atlas Mountains.


This is where each year’s ethically sourced wool begins its journey.

Local shepherds and Amazigh families come together to carefully shear their flocks, removing thick winter coats that protected the sheep during colder months. Shearing isn’t just essential for the animals’ health and comfort—it also yields the raw Moroccan wool that is later cleaned, hand-spun, and woven into handmade rugs.


In many mountain villages, sheep shearing is still done by hand using traditional shears and passed-down techniques. Wool is sorted and prepared with care—preserving quality, reducing waste, and honoring sustainable practices at every step.


At Salam Hello, we source our wool directly from this seasonal practice. Each of our handwoven Moroccan rugs begins with wool that’s ethically sheared, sustainably handled, and rooted in local tradition. This natural rhythm ensures that every rug reflects the values of the people and land behind it.


If you’re looking for naturally sourced wool rugs made in Morocco, it all starts in May—with the sheep, the shears, and the hands that begin it all.