The Almoravid dynasty, a Berber Muslim empire, continued to expand its influence in North Africa and into Spain in 1107. This period was characterized by military conquests and the establishment of a strict interpretation of Islam. The Almoravids played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula.

The Almoravid influence on Spain led to a flourishing of Arabic poetry and philosophy, impacting poets like Ibn Zaydun, who wrote about love and longing in a time of cultural synthesis. The cross-cultural interactions during this period enriched the poetic traditions of both Arabic and Spanish literature.