1971 Maghreb Athletics Championships

Organised by the Union des Fédérations d'Athlétisme du Maghreb Uni (Union of Athletics Federations of the United Maghreb), it took place on 27 February in Casablanca, Morocco.

[1] It was the second Moroccan city to host the event, after the capital Rabat in 1967.

[2] It was the last time that the competition was held on a yearly schedule, with the event becoming a biennial one instead.

Morocco topped the medal table courtesy of its complete sweep of the women's titles.

In the women's events, Chérifa Meskaoui was the most successful with four individual gold medals, in hurdles, shot put, discus throw, and pentathlon.