Epcot World Showcase – Morocco Pavilion

Lake Buena Vista, Florida: Not a detail was spared in creating the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. One of the newer pavilions in the showcase, the culture of Morocco comes to life in Central Florida.

Opened in 1984, it was the first expansion country to the World Showcase. The pavilion is the only one to be sponsored by the representing country. King Hassan II even sent artists to Walt Disney World to assist in the design of the pavilion.

The pavilion is designed to resemble a typical Moroccan city. It features a Minaret, a replica of the Bab Boujeloud gate and many more native Moroccan structures.

If you are looking to try authentic Moroccan food, the following restaraunts are found in the Morocco Pavilion:

  • Restaurant Marrakesh is a full service restaurant feature typical Moroccan food and belly dancers for entertainment.
  • Tangerine Café is a counter service restaurant with Moroccan sandwiches and light fare. 
The pavilion also features several shops that sell authentic Moroccan items. The shops include:

  • Casablanca Carpets: rugs 
  • Jewels of the Sahara: jewelry 
  • Medina Arts: ceramics
  • Souk-al-Magreb: cultural items.
  • Tangier Traders: jewelry and Moroccan clothing.
  • The Brass Bazaar: fountains, plates and other collectibles. 

The Morocco Pavilion also features a few entertainment options as well. You can take a free 45 minute “Treasures of Morocco” tour, tour the Gallery of Arts and History, tour the Fez House or rock out to the sound of Mo’ Rockin. This is also a good place to meet Aladdin and Jasmine.

While the Morocco Pavilion does not feature a major ride attraction, it makes up the difference with the detailed cultural representation of Moroccan life.

Click on the photo above to view pictures of the Morocco pavilion.

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