Morocco Pavilion at Epcot

Coordinates: 28°22′05″N 81°33′06″W / 28.36806°N 81.55167°W / 28.36806; -81.55167
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Morocco Pavilion
Coordinates
28°22′05″N 81°33′06″W / 28.36806°N 81.55167°W / 28.36806; -81.55167
StatusOperating
Opening dateSeptember 7, 1984
Ride statistics
Attraction typeThemed Pavilion

The Morocco Pavilion is a Moroccan-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, United States. It was the first expansion pavilion to be added to World Showcase, opening on September 7, 1984.[1]

Its location is between the Japan and France pavilions.[2]

Layout

The Morocco Pavilion, designed to look like a

belly dancing show in the evening. Restaurant Marrakesh, along with the Tangierine Cafe, serve Moroccan fare, including roast lamb in Tajine, Couscous, and Harira soup. Six shops adorn the pavilion, selling patrons everything from rugs to leather goods, and traditional Moroccan clothing.[3]

Some of the major defining structures of the pavilion include

Fez medina leads you to a Bazaar
area.

sponsored the pavilion, while a corporation holds sponsoring rights on every other pavilion.[4] The sponsorship of the pavilion by the Moroccan government ended in October 21, 2020, when Disney took ownership of the pavilion.[5]

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney's Hollywood Studios can be seen at an angle from the Moroccan pavilion, and the top of the Tower is designed so it blends in with the Moroccan architecture.[6]

Services

Exhibits

  • Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition

Dining

  • Spice Road Table – Mediterranean
  • Tangierine Cafe – Serves hummus, various salads, rotisserie chicken, Baklava along with beverages including coffee, mint tea, slushies, beer, and carbonated beverages. On December 10, 2020, Tangierine Cafe temporarily closed due to lack of demand, and Disney announced that all restaurants and shopping are temporarily closed for a short period due to COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]

Former

  • Restaurant Marrakesh serves from a menu of Moroccan and other Arabian dishes for both lunch and dinner. Select dishes include both chicken and seafood
    belly dancing.[9]

Shopping

Former

Entertainment

Former

  • Mo'Rockin – Rock and roll music set to Arabian rhythms April 1999[10] until September 30, 2015
  • B'net Houariyat – Moroccan musical/dance act January 1, 2016 – March 12, 2020[11]
  • Storyteller Taarji shares the customs surrounding the Moroccan celebration of Ramadan and Ashura. Seasonal Christmas [12]

Meet Disney characters from the films

  • Jasmine

Gallery

  • A typical Moroccan House
    A typical Moroccan House
  • Entrance to Morocco with arch and fountain
    Entrance to Morocco with arch and fountain
  • Shops in the rear of the pavilion
    Shops in the rear of the pavilion
  • Tile work in the Morocco pavilion
    Tile work in the Morocco pavilion
  • The Morocco pavilion as seen from across World Showcase Lagoon; The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, whose top is designed to blend in with the pavilion, can be seen beyond the treetops.
    The Morocco pavilion as seen from across World Showcase Lagoon; The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, whose top is designed to blend in with the pavilion, can be seen beyond the treetops.
  • Restaurant Marrakesh
    Restaurant Marrakesh

References

  1. ISBN 0-06-662109-7
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  2. ^ The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World (2006) Walt Disney Enterprises
  3. ^ "Morocco - Epcot World Showcase". www.wdwinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  4. ^ The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World (2006) Walt Disney Enterprises
  5. ^ Figueroa, Jessica (October 21, 2020). "BREAKING: Disney Officially Taking Ownership of All Morocco Pavilion Businesses at EPCOT". WDW News Today. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "30 Hidden Secrets on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios". Theme Park Tourist. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  7. ^ "Restaurant Marrakesh Menu – EPCOT World Showcase". Wdwinfo.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  8. ^ "Restaurant Marrakesh". Touringplans.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  9. ^ "Restaurant Marrakesh". Disneyfoodblog.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  10. ^ "MousePlanet Park Guide – Walt Disney World – Mo'Rockin". www.mouseplanet.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  11. ^ Sentinel, Dewayne Bevil, Orlando. "Epcot: End of road for Off Kilter, Mo'Rockin', fife and drum corps, more". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Holidays Around the World –Epcot Storytellers Shine Light on Holiday Traditions – Disney Dining Information". DisneyDining. 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2018-02-16.

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