The current coat of arms of

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(formally, the royal coat of arms) was introduced on 14 August 1957.

Official description

The government of Morocco describes the coat of arms as follows:Armoiries - Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
/ref> ''Gules, in chief a demi-sun rising, with 15 rays or on a background azure; supported by a fess in bar enarched vert, fusily or and argent; the whole surcharged by a mullet (pentalpha) vert. The shield ensigned by the Royal Crown of Morocco or, embellished with pearls alternately gules and vert; it is bordered with lamrequins or, sustained on 2 cornucopias and supported by two lions proper: the one in dexter in profile and in sinister affronté.'' ''The shield has a scroll or with a verse from Quran: In Tansourou Allaha Yansouroukoum''

Gallery

File:Marinid_emblem_of_Morocco.svg, Marinid dynasty (

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References

External links

History of Moroccan emblems
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National symbols of Morocco

Moroccan heraldry {{Heraldry-stub