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Morocco is a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Epcot]]. It is located between the [[Japan]] and [[France]].

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The Morocco pavilion was one of the countries planned for World Showcase, dating back to 1977. Although the pavilion did was not open until 1984an opening day pavilion, construction Moroccan themed bathrooms were operational on EPCOT Center’s opening day. Construction on the rest of the pavilion then began in late 1982, with the official groundbreaking taking place in 1983. One Epcot’s opening dayFinally, Moroccan themed bathrooms were on September 7, 1984 the Morocco pavilion officially opened. Since the pavilion opened it has seen a relatively few number of changes. Besides the changing of many of the shops located in the pavilions future sitemarketplace, the only major changes in Morocco have been the addition of the Tangerine Café in 1999 (which replaced the tourism bureau) and the addition of Spice Road Table in 2014. Unlike the other countries in World Showcase, the Morocco pavilion was directly sponsored by lite 1982 work had begun on the rest country it represented. In fact, King Hassan II (the King of Morocco) sent craftsmen and artisans to help Disney design and create the pavilion. The official groundbreaking Since Islamic religion prohibits the artistic depiction of live objects, the decorations in the Morocco began pavilion were all decorated with geometric patterns. Like many cities in 1983Morocco, with the pavilion opening is divided into ville nouvel (the “new city” which is located in the front of the pavilion) and medina (the “old city” which is located in the pavilion’s rear). The "Bab Boujouloud Gate", which was inspired by a similar structure found in Fez, separates the two areas. Located in the ville nouvel is the pavilion’s gardens, which includes a working waterwheel (located on September 7the lagoon) which brings the gardens water. The new city part of the pavilion is also home to the Koutoubia Minaret. The largest structure in the pavilion, 1984the minaret is a replica of the Koutoubia Mosque Minaret found in the city of Marrakesh. At one time, guests could visit the Center of Tourism in the Moroccan pavilion where they could obtain vacation planning literature and even book flights on Royal Air Maroc. This area has since been replaced by the counter service restaurant Tangerine Café.

Morocco holds the distinction of being the only pavilion sponsored by it’s home countries government. In fact, the King of Morocco (King Hassan II) sent craftsmen and artists to help Disney Imagineers design the pavilion. Since Islamic religion prohibits the artistic depiction of live objects, the decorations in the pavilion were all decorated with geometric patterns. Like many cities in Morocco, the pavilion is divided into ville nouvel (new city) and medina (old city). The new city is located at the front of the pavilion, while the old city is located at the in the back. The "Bab Boujouloud Gate", which was inspired by a similar structure found in Fez, separates the two areas. Located in the ville nouvel is the pavilion’s gardens. One of the things that makes these garden’s unique, is that a working waterwheel (located on the lagoon) brings the gardens water. The new city part of the pavilion is also home to the Koutoubia Minaret. The largest structure in the pavilion, the minaret is a replica of the Koutoubia Mosque Minaret found in the city of Marrakesh. At one time, guests could visit the Center of Tourism in the Moroccan pavilion. Here, guests could obtain vacation planning literature and even book flights on Royal Air Maroc, the official airline of Morocco. This area has since been replaced by the counter service restaurant, the Tangerine Café.  After passing through the Bab Boujouloud Gate, guests will notice there is a noticeable change in the pavilion’s design. Instead of the broad streets and ordered building placement of the ville nouvel, the medina is much more narrow and winding. The majority of the medina is taken up by the pavilion’s marketplace. Here, where guests can purchase all sorts of authentic Moroccan merchandise. In the marketplace guests can also find the pavilion’s Kidcot station, where they can get there their Epcot passports stamped. .Although the marketplace is themed to look like it is outdoors, the entire area is covered by a well hidden roof. This was done to protect both guests and the merchandise from Florida’s elements. If guests pay close attention, they may notice that Imagineers produced the smell of incense and the sound of rural animals in the marketplace. This was done to make the area seem as authentic as possible.  Another point of interest in the Moroccan pavilion is the Fez house. Here, guests can tour an authentic Moroccan home. Nearby, another minaret can be seen. This minaret was which is a replica of a minaret found in Chellah, (a historic site near the city of Rabat) can be seen. Also located in the old town section of the Moroccan pavilion is are an ancient water clock, (which is a replica of a clock, found in Fez, ) and a replica of the Nejjarine Fountain.

Although not specific to Morocco, guests travel to the pavilion when playing the interactive Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure. '''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. DoofesnshmirtzDoofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase.The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb.

'''Brass Bazaar'''- This shop sells artisan products including decorative plats plates and mirrors. The shop also features an Outdoor Bazaar outdoor bazaar where guests can purchase ceramic tiles and handmade baskets.

==Restaurants=='''Tangerine Cafe-Fashions From Fez''' Located in the "new city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion, this counter service restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests can get sandwiches and wraps here, along with other Mediterranean specialties.

'''Restaurant Marrakesh-Jewels of the Sahara''' This table service restaurant is located in the "old city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion. Here guests can get a traditional Moroccan meal, including a number of lamb and chicken dishes.

'''Moorish Café and Pastry Shop-Kasbash Woodcrafts''' This bakery allows guests to purchase authentic Moroccan sweets.

==Restaurants=='''MoTangerine Cafe-'Rockin'''- This five piece band combines rock Located in the "new city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion, this counter service restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests can get sandwiches and roll music wraps here, along with traditional Arabic rhythmsother Mediterranean specialties.

'''AladdinMorocco Coffee & Pastries-''' Aladdin usually appears near This bakery allows guests to purchase authentic Moroccan sweets.‘’’Spice Road Table’’’- Morocco’s newest dining establishment is a tapas restaurant located on the Tangerine Café with Jasmine (Common)World Showcase promenade. Spice Road Table also offers various Mediterranean wines.

'''Genie-Mo'Rockin'' Genie, from the Disney movie Aladdin, can occasionally be seen '- This five piece band combined rock and roll music with traditional Arabic rhythms. Mo'Rockin performed in the Moroccan pavilion (Rare)from 1999 until 2014.

* Since guests can see the Tower of Terror behind the Morocco pavilion, the top of the tower Tower was designed to blend in with the architecture of Morocco.

* Morocco is the only country in World Showcase, which the government of the host country actually helped design and construct.