Coat of arms of Morocco

Main elements and symbolism

At the centre of the shield appears a green interlaced five‑pointed star (a pentagram) set on a red field. Behind the shield are a stylised depiction of the Atlas Mountains and a rising sun. Above the shield sits the royal crown; two lions act as supporters on either side. Beneath the shield a ribbon bears an Arabic inscription drawn from the Qur'an, traditionally rendered in English as: "If you help God, He will help you" (Sura 47:7).

• Green pentagram: a five‑pointed star associated with Morocco’s national identity and the colour green’s historical Islamic associations. See pentagram.
• Atlas and rising sun: geographic and hopeful imagery referencing the country’s landscape and a new era after independence. See Atlas Mountains.
• Crown and lions: monarchy and strength; the crown signals the royal institution, while the lions serve as traditional heraldic supporters.
• Motto: the Arabic phrase on the scroll is linked to a Qur'anic verse; the original Arabic text and its rendering are often reproduced in official contexts. See Arabic inscription and Quran, Sura 47 verse 7.

The national colours of red and green that appear in the emblem reflect long‑standing heraldic and dynastic associations in Morocco. The precise arrangement of the elements and the style of the crown were standardized in the 1957 design to give a unified symbol for state use. For an official presentation of the arms consult official resources.

History and use

While Moroccan dynasties and regions used various badges and symbols over centuries, the modern royal coat of arms was created in the period after the end of the French and Spanish protectorates to provide a single, recognizable seal for the monarchy and government. It appears on official documents, seals, some state signage and other places where a formal emblem of the state is required.

Notable facts: the design blends religious, geographic and monarchical motifs rather than depicting a single historical crest; the Arabic motto gives the emblem a textual as well as pictorial dimension. Variants of the arms may be seen in different contexts (stylised, monochrome or full‑colour), but the principal composition remains the same across official uses.