Cherifian Anthem
The "Cherifian Anthem" (Arabic: النشيد الشريف, an-Našīd aš-Šarīf; French: Hymne Chérifien) is the national anthem of Morocco. It was composed by Léo Morgan, a French military officer and chief of music for the royal Moroccan guard, under the reign of Sultan Yusef and Hubert Lyautey during the French protectorate. It has remained the national anthem even after the country gained its independence in 1956. Arabic lyrics were written for it by Ali Squalli Houssaini in 1970.
| English: Cherifian Anthem | |
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| Hymne Chérifien النشيد الوطني المغربي | |
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National anthem of  | |
| Lyrics | Ali Squalli Houssaini, 1970 |
| Music | Léo Morgan, 1956 |
| Adopted | 1956 |
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"Hymne Chérifien" (instrumental)
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Lyrics
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| منبت الأحرار، مشرق الأنوار
منتدى السؤدد وحماه، دمت منتداه وحماه عشت في الأوطان، للعلى عنوان ملء كل جنان، ذكرى كل لسان بالروح، بالجسد، هب فتاك، لبى نداك في فمي وفي دمي هواك ثار نور ونار إخوتي هيا، للعلى سعيا نشهد الدنيا، أن هنا نحيا بشعار: الله، الوطن، الملك |
Fountain of Freedom
Source of Light Where sovereignty and safety meet, Safety and sovereignty may you ever combine! You have lived among nations With title sublime, Filling each heart, Sung by each tongue, Your champion has risen And answered your call. For your soul and your body, The victory they have conquered. In my mouth and in my blood Your breezes have stirred both light and fire. Up! my brethren, Strive for the highest. We call to the world That we are here ready. We salute as our emblem God, Homeland, and King. |