What Is the Difference Between a Sahrawi Majlis and a Traditional Moroccan Salon?
A Sahrawi majlis sits on the floor, 15 cm high with no wooden base; a Moroccan salon uses raised sedari on wood. A quick comparison to help you choose.
In short: a Sahrawi majlis is floor seating inspired by the tent: it sits directly on the floor, 15 cm high and 70 cm deep, with no wooden base, upholstered in a woven Sahrawi fabric with geometric patterns. A traditional Moroccan salon is built on “sedari”: raised benches on a wooden base, with a seat height of roughly 40 to 50 cm, covered in city fabrics such as velvet or brocade.
The red “Bir Anzarane” majlis: floor seating along three walls.
The Moroccan salon: urban elegance
Sedari line the walls in an L or U: a visible, often carved wooden base, a mattress on top and embroidered covers known as “tlamt”. A round or octagonal table completes the room.
A traditional Moroccan salon with raised sedari. Photo: Naji Hoda, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source
The Sahrawi majlis: the spirit of the tent
Born of nomadic life, where people sat on mattresses in the tent around the tea tray, the Sahrawi majlis is handmade by Dakhla Majalis: seats 70 cm deep and 15 cm high cut to the length of the wall, backrests, armrests, Dolidol foam guaranteed for 25 years, and an original fabric 3 mm thick at 750 g/m².
Woven Sahrawi fabric: a dense weave and crisp pattern are the marks of the original.
The differences at a glance
- Height: 15 cm on the floor, versus roughly 40 to 50 cm for sedari.
- Base: none for the Sahrawi majlis, visible wood for the salon.
- Fabric: woven Sahrawi fabric, versus velvet, brocade or satin.
- Flexibility: the light Sahrawi majlis moves from living room to guest room, tent or garden; sedari usually stay put.
- Spirit: the warm simplicity of the desert, versus the ornament of the city home.
Which one suits you?
If you like warm seating close to the floor that welcomes many guests and is easy to move, choose the Sahrawi majlis. For a higher seat, it can sit on a wooden base, combining its fabric with the height of a sedari.
The midnight-blue “Laayoune” majlis in a contemporary living room.
Frequently asked questions
How is the price calculated?
It depends on your wall measurements: enter them in the design tool to see the layout and price instantly.
How much space do I need?
There is no minimum: the majlis follows the length of your walls and takes 70 cm of depth.
Can it be raised on a wooden base?
Yes, for a higher seat.
Do you deliver to my city?
Yes, to every city in Morocco; see the delivery page.