In 1117, the Almohad Caliphate began to rise in North Africa, unifying various Berber tribes under a single banner. This movement aimed to reform Islamic practices and expand their influence across the region. The emergence of the Almohads marked a significant shift in the political and religious landscape of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

The rise of the Almohad Caliphate influenced poets and scholars in the Islamic Golden Age, as the movement promoted intellectual and cultural advancements. Poets like Ibn Zaydun thrived during this period, exploring themes of love, nature, and philosophy, which would later resonate with European literary traditions.