Incense burning is a common practice in Moroccan culture, used in religious ceremonies, to welcome guests, and to cleanse the home. The incense used is all natural ingredients and various aromatic herbs.

A Moroccan tagine is a traditional incense burner used for burning bakhoor, which is a type of incense composed of wood chips soaked in fragrant oils and mixed with other natural ingredients. The tagine is typically handcrafted from clay.

These tagines are often used a welcoming atmosphere, and they are also used during special occasions.