Moroccan

adjective

Mo·​roc·​can mə-ˈrä-kən How to pronounce Moroccan (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Morocco or its people
Moroccan noun
plural Moroccans

Examples of Moroccan in a Sentence

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In 2012, two Marines died and two others were injured after a helicopter crash in the Moroccan city of Agadir, the BBC reported at the time. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Saturday, the Moroccan military said, near the Cap Draa training area near Tan-Tan, in the country’s southwest close to the Atlantic Ocean. Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Opened in 2012, the museum is part of a thriving arts scene that includes Galerie Shart, which specializes in rising Moroccan talent. Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 Interiors incorporate materials and finishes from brands such as Porcelanosa, Lefroy Brooks, and Cole & Son, along with Moroccan-style elements and bespoke details throughout. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026 The first Moroccan property from the Asian powerhouse brand may actually complicate your time in Marrakech. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Towering over the Moroccan capital's historic cityscape, a $700 million, 55-story skyscraper opened this week in a move that underscores the country's expanding global ambitions. ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 But none are quite as dazzling as the Royal Mansour Marrakech: Established and owned by the country’s King Mohammed VI, the hotel was conceived as a tribute to the rich traditions of Moroccan craftsmanship. Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026 Morocco — Moroccan mint tea: The classic mint tea enjoyed at nearly every social gathering in the North African country. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Moroccan was circa 1684

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“Moroccan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moroccan. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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