History of The Flag of Morocco
The flag of Morocco has roots dating back to the 17th century, during the reign of the Alaouite dynasty, which continues to rule the country to this day. The basic red field was chosen by the dynasty in 1666, symbolizing the royal family's lineage claimed from the Prophet Muhammad. The green pentagram was added to the flag in 1915, under the rule of Sultan Yusef, to differentiate Morocco's flag from others and to symbolize the country's allegiance to Islam. The flag has remained unchanged since then, surviving the period of French and Spanish protectorates from 1912 until the country's independence in 1956, and it remains a powerful symbol of Moroccan sovereignty and identity.