Marruecos is moving away from a time zone it has traditionally followed. For most of its history, the country's clocks have been set to a certain standard. This standard was initially adopted due to colonial influences.

Historical context is provided by the fact that colonial powers had an impact on the country's timekeeping. After gaining independence, a specific time zone was established. This time zone is based on a well-known global reference point.

Further information about this development can be found in El País. The publication provides more details about the history and context of Marruecos' time zone.