Official Palette
Symbolism
Red is a historically significant color in Morocco, representing the Alaouite dynasty and the blood of ancestors. The green pentagram, the Seal of Solomon, represents the Five Pillars of Islam and the connection between God and the nation.
History
The solid red flag was used for centuries by the ruling dynasties. The green pentagram was added in 1915 by Sultan Mulay Yusef to distinguish Morocco's flag from those of other red-flagged nations.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field with a green interlaced five-pointed star centered.
Color Meanings
red: Historically significant color of the Alaouite dynasty
green: The Five Pillars of Islam and the Seal of Solomon
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 17, 1915
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Seal of Solomon
Islamic star symbolism
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The green pentagram must be perfectly centered
- The star must be interlaced and bordered in black
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