17 November 1915 (green pentagram added to the red Alaouite flag, 111 years). Reaffirmed at independence in 1956.
Designed byNo individual designer (dahir of Sultan Yusef, 1915).
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Red#C1272D · Pantone 186 C
The red field depicts the Alaouite dynasty, ruling since the 17th century, and courage.
Green#006233 · Pantone 349 C
The green pentagram (the 'Seal of Solomon') depicts Islam and the five pillars of the faith.
Symbols & elements
Seal of Solomon
An interlaced green pentagram added in 1915. Its five points stand for the five pillars of Islam, and green is the colour of the Prophet's descendants, to whom the Alaouite dynasty traces its line.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. A red field bearing a green pentagram at its centre (a five-pointed star drawn from five interlaced lines), the 'Seal of Solomon', always with one point upward.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Morocco
By law, the star must always point upward.
The flag is honoured on 18 November, Throne and Independence celebrations.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
Its green star is a pentagram, the 'Seal of Solomon', drawn from five interlaced lines; each depicts one of the five pillars of Islam.
