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Morocco's Premier Source For Wool, Sabra, Cotton, And More

02/01/2025

“While working on this project with the .anou I also had the opportunity to visit their groundbreaking sustainability initiative, . On a mission to reimagine Moroccan wool as a source of prosperity for the communities of the Atlas Mountains, The Atlas Wool Supply Co is putting the finishing touches on a revolutionary solar power mill that will soon be spinning Africa’s first carbon-negative yarns.” — on her recent photo collection.

18/12/2024

Over the past several weeks, Cooperative Imelghaus & (members of the .anou community), and have been testing our growing range of fully biodegradable hand soaps, shower gels, and laundry detergents.

Today, we are incredibly excited to announce that these cooperatives and the school are our first official distributors of our soap and detergent product range!

These distributors will play a key role in the movement to shift Ait Bouguemez and beyond towards using biodegradable soaps, helping to protect our fragile water tables and preserve our land. By doing so, we can continue creating the finest wool and yarns in the kingdom.

Want to purchase our premium, eco-friendly detergents while supporting the environment and the impactful work of our partners? Simply reach out or visit our partners to place your order today!

09/12/2024

Latest trial batch of out premium Tamzrit wool yarn headed to .anou.
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03/12/2024

“Next to the woollen mill, this self-catering studio has panoramic windows to frame the stunning landscapes.” — on places to stay in Ait Bouguemez in their upcoming edition. While yarn production ramps up and construction continues, the studio is only available to Anou and yarn partners/supporters. Reach out to learn more!
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We always recommend Gite Flilou, who have been amazing supporters of the mill and its vision since the start!

28/11/2024

“This wool mill is the future. It uses the wool which in past years local shepherds would throw away after sheep-shearing. It uses the sun which beats down on the Moroccan mountain valley of Ait Bougemez, for free solar power. It’s fertilising dry soil by composting tens of thousands kilograms of waste apples from the valley’s fertile orchards. It’s also growing its own herbs - lavender and rosemary - for biodegradeable soap production. I’ve just washed up the dishes with soap made today. All this is all new, all experimental.” — on her reflections of the mill after camping on site for the past several days with her husband .lister Check their lastest post to read their full reflections about the mill and follow them along for their rest of their journey throughout Morocco.

Safe travels over the pass and beyond Philippa & Richard!

22/11/2024

Yesterday, the women of the Imelghaus Cooperative completed one of the first trial rugs made entirely from yarn spun at our mill. Unlike most Moroccan rugs on the market, this rug required no washes or chemical stripping agents. In fact, the yarn was spun using processing oils derived from crops grown on the AWSco farm—oils that regenerate the land rather than deplete it. Learn more about this rug in our latest pinned story.
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While we’re still in the early stages of research and development, our yarn supply is limited and currently available only through select Anou cooperatives and partners. If you’re interested in creating your next rug through Anou with our sustainable yarns, reach out to .anou, and they’ll guide you through the next steps..

18/11/2024

NEW from the Atlas Wool Supply Co Lab: Introducing our proprietary, non-toxic anti-moth spray, scientifically proven to prevent moth infestations in wool rugs and other woolens for up to 6 months.
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Why switch? Many anti-moth sprays on the market are not only harmful to you but especially toxic to your pets.
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Our Commitment: Like all our products, our anti-moth spray is manufactured on-site using ingredients grown on our farm.
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Protection: All yarns produced by us come pre-treated with our anti-moth solution, available in lavender and cedar scents. You can also purchase your own bottle at our yarn store in the .anou HQ in Fes, or from participating artisan distributors within the Anou community.
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Pro Tip: If you’re buying a rug from Morocco, ask if it’s treated with our non-toxic spray.
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15/11/2024

Our apple compost pile has grown to 3000kg in size and is cooking at a toasty 109f/43c. When fully composted, our apple pile will avoid an estimated 2034kg in carbon emissions. That’s the equivalent of driving an average gas car 5202 miles / 8371 km.

08/11/2024

‘A sustainable, solar-powered wool mill built thousands of feet up in the High Atlas Mountains. An incredible sight to take in and photograph.’ —

19/09/2024

After building our own solar farm that now enables us to run our mill 100% off the sun and batteries, we are moving to to leverage our expertise to accelerate Ait Bouguemez’s transition to a carbon-free future. With the help of and , we installed our first solar pump inverter prototype at to provide the school with much-needed water. Head over to our latest pinned stories to learn more. More to come as our tests progress.

08/09/2024

After four years keeping watch at our dye studio in Fes, Moon has now been promoted to mill cat patrol and our lead yarn softness tester. When you get ahold of Morocco’s softest yarns, you now know who to thank!

19/08/2024

We’re excited to introduce the softest rug made in Morocco, woven by Touda, Khadija and other members of Cooperative Timit in Ait Bouguemez made exclusively with yarn produced at our mill. The white wool is from our very own Tamzrit plateau, and the black wool is from our friends and neighbors in the Ait Bouli Valley.
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Unlike standard processes used to soften Moroccan rugs, we use no chemicals (such as bleach or sulfur-based compounds that harm the environment and bioaccumulate) and zero washes—saving 1000+ liters of water typically used for an 8x10’ rug. Thanks to our proprietary yarn development, powered by solar energy and biodegradable detergents, we’re making rug wash finishing a relic of the past.
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This rug is our first prototype and is headed to Australia via our partners at .anou. Even with exciting results thus far, our journey to create the best quality yarns that regenerate our land is just beginning. Want to help further this research along and commission your own sustainable rug? Reach out our partners .anou and they will connect you with select cooperatives participating in our research and development.
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Photo of Touda & Khadija by

06/08/2024

On the Tamzrit plateau where our mill was built, local lore believes that the presence of crows is an omen for good rains in the following season. Six months beyond meaningful rain, we believe it is no coincidence that the Amazigh symbol for protection is inspired by the shape of crow beaks.

We’ve carved these symbols into the walls of the mill both as a means to shield us from the worst of a warming climate and as a constant reminder of our responsibility that every step from sheep to yarn is an opportunity to protect and lead our region in the face of the changes that are to come.

29/06/2024

In the mountains behind the mill at Tizi N Tighrist sit Bronze Age rock carvings from 3000 BC. While their origin and meaning remain mostly speculative, many symbols appear to depict solar or lunar calendars. True today as it was then, the power of the sun dictates our fate.
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We believe that our mill, fully powered by our solar farm, is a critical asset in combating the escalating impacts of climate change in the region. It was only natural, then, to incorporate the imagery from these carvings into the design of the machinery we depend on to advance our work. With immense challenges on the horizon, we’ll need all the inspiration we can gather.

21/06/2024

Warp yarn trials continue with our friends at and .anou . The top fringe threads are our dense, single-ply warp, and the remaining are our medium 2-ply warp. Our focus is to learn how each yarn, with its twist and ply, impacts both the aesthetics and overall feel of a rug. Soon, artisans across Morocco will be able to expand their creative expression through the warps they choose for their next project.

18/06/2024

While .anou team is off for the week, our yarn store in Fes is still open with our first trial batch of yarns fresh out of the mill are on display. If you’re a weaver, embroiderer or knitter in the area come by to talk wool, new yarns, biodegradable detergents, moths, and much more. Find us next door to Cafe Clock near Bab Boujouloud / The Blue Gate.

29/05/2024

As this year’s sheep shearing season draws to a close, we are expanding our network of shepherds in Morocco’s Siroua region. Our goal is to extend our reach to every major sheep area in Morocco, creating a diverse range of Moroccan wool yarns and integrating our environmental initiatives to restore and protect all grazing areas for Moroccan sheep.

19/05/2024

Members of Cooperative Numedia are weaving at the mill for the next several weeks to test and improve our latest batch of yarns. Our goal? Bring back sustainable production of the traditional Ait Bouguemez Ashdad. Check our latest pin stories to learn more.

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Latest trial of one of our newest warp yarns headed out to @numedia_tabudrart_cooperative . . . . #wool #yarn #morocco #moroccanrugs

Next phase of our work is to increase production as much as we can with our small team. Check our latest pinned story to learn more. . . . . . . . . . #yarn #wool #rugs #moroccanrugs #solar #morocco

Early this week, record gusts of wind ripped through the valley. Fortunately there was minor damage but the winds did slightly bend parts of our wind-rated solar panel array that powers 100% of our mill operations. With some temporary reinforcements installed today our arrays should be ready for whatever our changing climate sends our way. . . . . . . #solar #carbon #yarn #wool #rug #moroccanrug #morocco #climate

We are working to collect over 150,000kg of rotting apples to help restore the land our sheep depend on. Check out our latest story to learn why. . . . . #wool #yarn #compost #regeneration #methane #apples

Solar powered yarns 🌞

Yarn on the loose 🐑🧶

Eid Mubarak to everyone in Morocco! We hope to see all our wooly friends on the other side 🐑❤️ *** Flute by Tamzrit shepherd, Abdelkabir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bouaganim #sheep #wool #rugs #yarn #moroccanrugs

The mill machines have finally been turned on. The solar powered machines are now producing Morocco’s only fully sustainable, traceable, non exploitative, zero carbon wool yarns. Check out our latest stories to learn more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wool #yarn #sustainable #rugs #moroccanrugs #morocco #climate #sustainability #solar

We’ve been fortunate that Ait Bouguemez only experienced very light damage from the earthquake. Near the mill only one house collapsed. Fortunately, and only by chance, no one was inside it at the time of the earthquake. However, 30 sheep and several other animals were killed in the collapse. *** Yesterday we spent the day with over a hundred people from villages of Tamzrit and Agouti pulling animals from the wreckage and clearing the rubble. Every time a sheep was identified the machines and people would stop digging. And even though the sheep were not his, Abdelqader a local and respected shepherd (in the video above), would step into the rubble alone and personally dig out the sheep and carry it away. Then the clearing would resume once more. *** While we were spared many others were not and they need our help. If you want to help, we believe the single best thing you can do is donate to to @amalnonprofit . They will ensure that all your money gets to people on the ground that need it. We trust them fully. *** While we are incredibly saddened by the events of the past 48 hours, we can take solace in the fact that many more stories of community, family, love, and heroism will emerge in the coming days, weeks, and months because these are the deeply ingrained traits that define Morocco and Moroccans. In the meantime, please help and support @amalnonprofit if you can.