Flag of Morocco
Middle East and North Africa · MA · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionMiddle East and North Africa
- ISO codeMA
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Morocco |
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| Country | Morocco |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Morocco |
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| Capital | Rabat |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Northern Africa |
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| ISO Code | MA / MAR |
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| Internet Domain | .ma, المغرب. |
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| Calling Code | +212 |
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| Currency | Moroccan dirham (MAD) |
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| Official Language(s) | Arabic, Berber |
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| Demonym | Moroccan |
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| Area | 446,550 km² |
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| Population | 36,029,138 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Morocco |
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| Current Version Adopted | 17 November 1915 |
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| Design First Used | 1666 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Green |
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| Designer | Sultan Yusef added the pentagram in 1915 |
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| Design Type | Red field with a green interlaced pentagram |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Morocco |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #C1272D | 193, 39, 45 | 0, 80, 77, 24 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #006233 | 0, 98, 51 | 100, 0, 48, 62 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Seal of Solomon | An interlaced green pentagram, linking the five pillars of Islam with the bond between God and the nation |
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| Red | Stands for the Alaouite dynasty and the sharifs of Mecca. |
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| Green | Stands for the Seal of Solomon, and Islam. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1666 | The plain red flag is adopted by the Alaouite dynasty |
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| 17 November 1915 | Sultan Yusef adds the green pentagram to distinguish it at sea |
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| 1956 | Retained unchanged at independence |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Red field with a green interlaced pentagram |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the pentagram is centred |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Dahir of 17 November 1915 |
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How the Flag of Morocco Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Morocco
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | Yes |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 111 years |
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| Adoption Date | 17 November 1915 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1666 |
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| Designer | Sultan Yusef added the pentagram in 1915 |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No other national flag uses an interlaced five-pointed star like this |
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| Notable Feature | Red field with a green interlaced pentagram |
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