Epcot World Showcase - Morocco
Morocco Pavilion
The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT is located in World Showcase between the Japan and France pavilions. This richly detailed pavilion celebrates Moroccan architecture, tilework, gardens, markets, food, music, art, and culture. With winding alleys, carved plaster, colorful mosaics, ornate archways, fountains, courtyards, and a marketplace-style layout, Morocco is one of the most immersive pavilions in World Showcase.
Guarding the entrance to the Morocco Pavilion is a reproduction of the Koutoubia Minaret of Marrakesh, a prayer tower inspired by the 12th-century mosque. The intricately carved tower reflects the craftsmanship that helped define the pavilion. Native Moroccan artisans assisted in the construction, and their work can be seen in the geometric patterns, carved details, and mosaic tilework throughout the pavilion.
The warm terra cotta tiles, carved plaster buildings, green roofs, winding alleys, and stucco archways add to the charm of this “jewel of North Africa.” More exquisite craftsmanship can be found at the gate to the Medina, or old city, which was inspired by the Bab Bou Jeloud gate. Inside the Medina, guests will find marketplace-style shops, quiet corners, photo spots, and architectural details that reward a closer look.
The flower-filled courtyard is surrounded by citrus trees, olive trees, date palms, banana plants, and a fountain inspired by the Nejjarine Fountain in Fez. The courtyard and side streets make the Morocco Pavilion one of the best places in World Showcase to slow down, explore, and appreciate the details.
- Location: World Showcase at EPCOT, between Japan and France.
- Opening date: September 7, 1984.
- Main landmark: Koutoubia Minaret-inspired tower.
- Main dining: Spice Road Table.
- Additional food and drinks: Oasis Sweets & Sips and festival offerings at Tangierine Café.
- Shopping: Souk-al-Magreb and marketplace-style merchandise areas.
- Entertainment: Atlas Fusion performs Moroccan-inspired music when scheduled.
- Best for: architecture, tilework, photography, small plates, Mediterranean flavors, shopping, cultural exhibits, and quiet World Showcase corners.
Spice Road Table is the main dining location currently operating in the Morocco Pavilion. Located along World Showcase Lagoon, this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant offers small plates, drinks, and lagoon views. It is a good choice for guests looking for shareable dishes, a relaxed meal, or a place to enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.
Menu offerings at Spice Road Table can include Mediterranean and Moroccan-inspired items, small plates, desserts, wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Because the restaurant sits along the lagoon, it can also be a scenic place to dine during the day or in the evening.
Restaurant Marrakesh once gave EPCOT guests a chance to sample Moroccan cuisine while enjoying live entertainment inside the Morocco Pavilion. The menu featured items such as bastilla appetizers, couscous, lamb dishes, chicken brochettes, and shish kebabs. The restaurant has not returned as a regular dining location and is currently listed by Disney as temporarily unavailable.
For 2026, the Restaurant Marrakesh space is being used as a limited-time Annual Passholder lounge during V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. The lounge is scheduled to operate from May 1 through July 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, subject to change. Annual Passholders can use the space to relax in the air conditioning, with offerings such as complimentary snacks and water available during the event.
Tangierine Café was once the main counter-service restaurant in the Morocco Pavilion. The original quick-service operation has not returned in its previous form, but the Tangierine Café space is often used for EPCOT festival food booths and seasonal marketplace offerings.
Oasis Sweets & Sips is the updated name for the former Moorish Café and Pastry Shop area. This location serves sweets and drinks, with Disney listing items such as pistachio baklava, almond crescent cookies, frozen cocktails, sangria, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Souk-al-Magreb is the main marketplace area in the Morocco Pavilion. Guests can find souvenirs, hand-crafted keepsakes, Moroccan-inspired décor, apparel, accessories, lamps, ceramics, jewelry, and merchandise inspired by Disney’s Aladdin.
The Morocco Pavilion’s shopping areas are designed to feel like a traditional market, with winding pathways, detailed archways, lanterns, tilework, textiles, and carved details. Even guests who are not planning to buy anything should take time to walk through the shops and side streets because some of the pavilion’s best details are tucked away from the main promenade.
Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition is an exhibit in the Morocco Pavilion that highlights the Marathon des Sables and the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc, also known as the Rally of the Gazelles, along with the history of the Berbers, the ancient inhabitants of the Sahara.
ARTICLE: Taking a Closer Look at the New Exhibit in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion
Guests will find immersive displays including a diorama of Marathon of the Sands with race gear and trophies, along with a photo opportunity inspired by the Rally of the Gazelles, an off-road, all-woman desert rally. The exhibit also explores how the Berbers mastered life in the challenging Sahara environment.
The Morocco Pavilion has also featured exhibits in the Gallery of Arts and History, with displays focused on Moroccan art, artifacts, costumes, craftsmanship, and culture. Exhibit offerings can change over time.
Atlas Fusion performs in the Morocco Pavilion when scheduled. This Moroccan musical group blends traditional and modern sounds and often brings an energetic atmosphere to the pavilion. A belly dancer may also join the performance, adding movement and visual energy to the show.
Entertainment offerings and showtimes can change, so guests should check the My Disney Experience app or the daily EPCOT entertainment schedule for current performance times.
- The Morocco Pavilion opened on September 7, 1984.
- Morocco was the first World Showcase pavilion added after EPCOT Center opened in 1982.
- The pavilion’s entrance tower is inspired by the Koutoubia Minaret in Marrakesh.
- The Moroccan government was involved in the pavilion’s design and construction.
- Native Moroccan artisans helped create the pavilion’s tilework, carvings, and architectural details.
- The pavilion includes a Medina-inspired marketplace with winding alleys and detailed shopfronts.
- The courtyard fountain is inspired by the Nejjarine Fountain in Fez.
- The Morocco Pavilion is one of the best World Showcase locations for detailed architecture and quiet photo spots.
- Spice Road Table offers lagoon-side dining with Mediterranean-inspired small plates.
- Oasis Sweets & Sips replaced the former Moorish Café and Pastry Shop name.
FUN FACT: To say "hello" in Morocco, say "salam alekoum" (sah-LAM wah-LAY-koom).
HIDDEN MICKEYS: On the outside wall of the gift shop, look for three baskets arranged in the shape of a Mickey.
All areas of the Morocco Pavilion are wheelchair accessible.
