Burnooses are traditional hooded cloaks worn in North Africa. There are a variety of names that are used in different regions for these garments. For example, in Arabic, they are called "djellabas" or "jellabas". In Morocco, they are also sometimes referred to as "jellaba", "djellaba", or "jellabiya". In Tunisia, they are known as "melya" or "melia". In Algeria, they are referred to as "haik" or "foulard". In general, burnooses are made from wool or cotton and are worn to provide warmth in colder weather. They are often worn with a hood that can be pulled up to protect the face from the elements.