Morocco’s flag is a plain red field charged with a centred green interlaced pentagram (Seal of Solomon). The red ‘Alawite colour dates to the seventeenth century; the green star was added by dahir in 1915 and retained at independence in 1956. Red evokes royal lineage and valour; green the nation’s Islamic identity and unity. Law fixes a 2:3 ratio and precise star geometry; protocol regulates display on state buildings, armed forces, and missions.
Morocco’s flag—red with a green interlaced pentagram—combines dynastic continuity with a distinct modern legal definition.
Red, long associated with the Sharifian ‘Alawite dynasty and with the Prophet’s lineage, became Morocco’s state colour under the ‘Alawites from the seventeenth century. For centuries a plain red banner served in courtly and military contexts. In 1915, during the protectorate period, a dahir (royal decree) added the green five‑pointed interlaced star—also known as the Seal of Solomon—to distinguish Morocco’s ensign internationally and to symbolise Islam and national unity. The flag persisted, with usage limits in certain zones under colonial administration, and was reaffirmed at independence in 1956.
Today’s law specifies a 2:3 ratio, centre placement for the pentagram, and precise line thickness and angles so that the star neither touches the edges nor appears as a filled device. Guidance sets colour references for consistent dyes and digital reproduction. Protocol regulates respectful handling, half‑masting during mourning, and precedence when flown with other flags; government buildings, embassies, and armed forces installations display the banner daily and on royal and national holidays.
Symbolically, red stands for the monarchy’s historic legitimacy and for courage; green connotes Islam and hope; the interlaced star, drawn in a single line, suggests the unity of the realm and the five pillars. The design’s longevity—and its distinctive pentagram—make Morocco’s flag one of the most recognisable in Africa and the Arab world.
In civic life the flag appears in schools, ministries, and public squares; it is taught in curricula with instructions for correct display and retirement. Abroad, missions maintain exact specifications to prevent distortion of the pentagram’s geometry.
Thus the Moroccan flag unites a deep dynastic colour with a modern, codified emblem—continuity given clear legal form.