What is the local name for Morocco?

In the local language, Morocco is called المغرب (Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiyya). Pronounced: Al-Maghrib = al-MAH-rib (Arabic)

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How to Pronounce Morocco

Q: How do you pronounce Morocco?

Morocco is pronounced muh-ROK-oh (/məˈrɒkoʊ/). muh-ROK-oh. Locally known as 'Al-Maghrib' (al-MAH-rib) meaning 'The West' — Morocco sits at the westernmost edge of the Arab world.

muh-ROK-oh

/məˈrɒkoʊ/

Syllable Breakdown

muhROKoh

muh-ROK-oh. Locally known as 'Al-Maghrib' (al-MAH-rib) meaning 'The West' — Morocco sits at the westernmost edge of the Arab world.

How Locals Say It

المغرب (Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiyya)

Al-Maghrib = al-MAH-rib (Arabic)

Common Mistakes

MOR-oh-kohmuh-ROH-koh

Fun Fact About the Name

Morocco made history at the 2022 World Cup as the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals. Their local name Al-Maghrib means 'the west' — since Morocco is the westernmost Arab country.