[2] C. maroccana is a spreading perennial, non-succulent herb, standing 20cm-40cm high, with glandular hairs.

Foliage is green, with massed, yellow flowers peaking in spring and summer but sporadic throughout the year.The leaves are alternate, 2.5-10cm long to 20mm wide, flat, and hairy to rough in texture, with margins mostly wavy and toothed, and tips more or less pointed.

arvensis, but is distinguished by a more slender habit, and a larger flower with tapered involucral bracts.

[4] Calendula maroccana grows best in scrubland, on well-drained, stony ground or sand.

[5] Calendula moroccana contains antioxidant and antibacterial agents that could be used in phytotherapy, pharmaceutical and food sectors.