Marruecos
/maˈrwekos/masculine
Marruecos is the Spanish word for Morocco.
Marruecos is the standard term used to refer to the country. You may also encounter the poetic expression Marruecos, la tierra de las mil y una noches, which means Morocco, the land of the thousand and one nights.
Meaning: country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Marruecos does not require a definite article. When saying 'in Morocco', use en Marruecos. When expressing origin or belonging, such as 'from Morocco', use de Marruecos rather than del Marruecos.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈrwekos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying el Marruecos. While many Spanish country names require an article, Marruecos is used without one in most contexts.
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Marruecos actually refers to the city of 'Marrakech' rather than the entire country. This linguistic quirk is a remnant of Old Spanish where the name of a single major city became the name for the whole nation.
- In Spanish, the word marruecos functions as an adjective to describe a high-quality, grained leather. This is the same leather that English speakers call 'morocco leather'.
- The term Marruecos shares a linguistic root with how other Mediterranean cultures adapted the Arabic name for 'Marrakech' into their own tongues.
Examples in context
- Él vive en Marruecos.He lives in Morocco.This sentence shows how to use Marruecos with the preposition for location.Tatoeba #1270416 by hayastan, translation #1324825 by CK
- Esta frontera divide a Argelia de Marruecos.This border divides Algeria from Morocco.This sentence demonstrates using Marruecos to describe a border.Tatoeba #10136252 by hayastan, translation #10132055 by Amastan
- El estrecho de Gibraltar separa España de Marruecos.The Strait of Gibraltar divides Spain from Morocco.This sentence shows how to use Marruecos when discussing a geographical separation.Tatoeba #10012243 by manufrutos, translation #8923633 by shekitten
- El Reino de Marruecos es conocido por su rica historia y su impresionante arquitectura.The Kingdom of Morocco is known for its rich history and its impressive architecture.
- Marruecos es famoso por sus hermosos paisajes y su cocina exquisita.Morocco is famous for its beautiful landscapes and its exquisite cuisine.
- ¡Vamos a visitar Marruecos este verano, será una experiencia increíble!We are going to visit Morocco this summer, it will be an incredible experience!
- Viajar a Marruecos, la tierra de las mil y una noches, es sumergirse en un mundo de encanto y misterio.Traveling to Morocco, the land of the thousand and one nights, is to immerse oneself in a world of charm and mystery.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir de vacaciones a Marruecos?Do you want to go on vacation to Morocco?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría visitar Marruecos.Yes, I would love to visit Morocco.
- AlejandroEs un país muy hermoso.It is a very beautiful country.
- LucíaTengo muchas ganas de conocerlo.I am looking forward to seeing it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morocco” translations and entries Marruecos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Marruecos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
