The Royal Coat of Arms of Morocco, Decoded
Morocco's coat of arms shows two lions flanking a shield with the Atlas Mountains, a rising sun and the green pentagram, beneath a royal crown and a Quranic motto.
The shield
A green pentagram sits over a rising sun and the Atlas range — land, faith and dawn combined.
A royal crown tops the design.
Lions and motto
The two Atlas lions symbolize strength and the nation's guardians; the scroll reads “If you support God, He will support you.”
Adopted in 1957, it remains the Kingdom's emblem.
Frequently asked
What do the lions mean?
Strength and protection — the Atlas lions guarding the nation.
What does the motto say?
“If you support God, He will support you.”
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