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-room massage services range from deep tissue and reflexology to prenatal care and warm basalt stone treatments, with customizable enhancements like Moroccan oil scalp massages. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline. Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Several Moroccan military units are involved in the search. ABC News, 6 May 2026 The defense official adds that the Moroccan military is sending scuba divers to search inside the caves that are characteristic of that part of the North African coast. Chris Livesay, CBS News, 5 May 2026 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 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

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 15 May. 2026.

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