Morocco: Flag and Facts
Morocco's flag is red with a green five-pointed star outline, called Sulayman's seal, in the center.
- Official name
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Capital
- Rabat
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 37 million (2024)
- Languages
- Arabic, Berber
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham
- Area
- 446,550 km² (172,414 sq mi)
- People
- Moroccan
- Calling code
- +212
- Highest point
- Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m
- Independence
- 2 March 1956 (from France)
- National symbols
- pentacle symbol, lion
- Borders
- Algeria, Western Sahara, Spain
About Morocco
Red and green are traditional colors on Arab flags. The outlined star represents the bond of God and nation, and the five pillars of Islam. The design dates to 1912. The lion and this pentacle are national symbols.
Muslim dynasties began ruling in 788, about a century after Arabs conquered North Africa. The Sa'adi monarchy pushed back invaders in the 16th century and began a golden age, and the Alaouite Dynasty, the current royal family, traces back to the 17th century. Spain occupied the north in 1860, and France set up a protectorate in 1912. Independence came on 2 March 1956, and Mohammed V took the title of king in 1957. The Rif and Atlas Mountains cross the north and interior, fertile plains line the coast, and the south is mostly flat desert.
Did you know?
- Jebel Toubkal, at 4,165 m, is Morocco's highest peak.
- Casablanca is bigger than the capital, with about 3.9 million people in 2023.
- Morocco borders Spain as well as Algeria and Western Sahara.
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Questions about Morocco
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat is the capital, with about 2 million people in 2023.
What languages are spoken in Morocco?
Arabic and Berber are the main languages.
Sources
- CIA World Factbook, checked October 8, 2026
- REST Countries data (mledoze/countries), checked October 8, 2026
- Flag artwork: flag-icons (MIT), checked October 8, 2026
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