Flag of Moroccoالمملكة المغربية

What the flag looks like

The Moroccan flag consists of a red field with a green pentagram — a five-pointed star drawn with interlacing lines — centered on it. The star is not filled, but drawn as a continuous line. The proportion is 2:3. It was adopted on 17 November 1915 by Sultan Yusef, and has remained unchanged since Morocco gained independence from France and Spain in 1956.

Colors and meaning

Red represents the blood shed for Moroccan independence, courage and the royal dynasty's historic use of red banners, and green represents Islam, peace and the Prophet Muhammad. The five-pointed star is the Seal of Solomon, a symbol of wisdom and protection used in Islamic and Jewish tradition.

Red

Represents courage, strength and the blood shed by Moroccan patriots in the struggle for independence. Red has been the color of Moroccan royal banners since the 17th century under the Alaouite dynasty.

Green

Represents Islam, the dominant religion of Morocco, and the Prophet Muhammad. Green is the traditional color of Islam and appears on many Muslim national flags.

Five-pointed star (Seal of Solomon)

The interlaced pentagram is known as the Seal of Solomon (Khatim Sulayman) and represents wisdom, protection and the five pillars of Islam. It has been used in Morocco for centuries.

Interlaced design

Unlike most flags that use a solid star, the Moroccan star is drawn as a continuous interlaced line, meaning the star is never closed. This design has religious and mystical significance in Moroccan tradition.

History and adoption

Morocco has used red banners since the 17th century under the Alaouite dynasty, which still rules today. The plain red flag was used for centuries, with variants featuring the Seal of Solomon at times. On 17 November 1915, Sultan Yusef added the green interlaced pentagram to the red field to distinguish the flag from other plain red flags in use at the time. This design was retained when Morocco gained independence from France and Spain in 1956, and it has remained unchanged since.

Key facts

Adopted

17 November 1915

Proportion

2:3

Designer

Sultan Yusef (design)

Capital

Rabat

Country code

MA

Similar flags

Vietnam, Turkey, Tunisia

Historical and related flags

Morocco has used several flags across its dynastic and colonial periods.

• Alaouite dynasty (17th century–1915): Plain red flag.
• Merinid and Saadi dynasties (13th–17th century): Red banners with various emblems.
• French protectorate (1912–1956): French flag used for official purposes; Moroccan red flag retained.
• Spanish Morocco (1912–1956): Spanish flag used in the northern zone.
• Current flag (1915–present): Red field with green interlaced pentagram.
• Royal standard: Red field with the royal coat of arms and crown.

Frequently asked questions

What does the flag of Morocco look like?

The flag of Morocco is a red field with a green five-pointed star (pentagram) outlined in green in the center. The proportion is 2:3.

When was the flag of Morocco adopted?

The current flag of Morocco was officially adopted on 17 November 1915.

What do the colors mean?

Red represents the blood shed for Moroccan independence, courage and the royal dynasty's historic use of red banners, and green represents Islam, peace and the Prophet Muhammad. The five-pointed star is the Seal of Solomon, a symbol of wisdom and protection used in Islamic and Jewish tradition.

Which flags look similar to the Morocco flag?

Vietnam uses a red field with a solid yellow star. Turkey uses a red field with a white crescent and star. Tunisia uses a red field with a white circle containing a red crescent and star. Morocco's green interlaced pentagram on red is unique.