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- Cleft Explained
- Surgery and Beyond
- Real-Life Stories
- Where We Work
- Education and Training
- Youth Empowerment
- Policy and Advocacy
- Strategic Partners
- Thought Leadership
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- Share Your Medical Expertise
- Student Programs
- Advocate for Us
- Partner With Us
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Morocco

Since 1999, Moroccan and international teams of health care professionals have volunteered their time and talent to provide free medical and surgical care to children with cleft lip or palate.

Visit Operation Smile Morocco’s Website

In Morocco, safe surgery is crucial for the 1 in 800 children born with a cleft condition.

Operation Smile Morocco: By the Numbers

For nearly three decades, we’ve worked tirelessly to improve lives and smiles for children affected by cleft.

1999

Year Services Began in Morocco

13,000+

Cleft Surgeries

6,700+

Patients Treated

Thanks to timely surgical intervention, Rania avoided the health problems and painful stigma often associated with an untreated cleft condition.

Read Rania’s story

Bilal and Jalila arrived at a hospital in Dakhla, Morocco with hope in their hearts that Operation Smile could help their 10-month-old son, Mosslim.

Read Mosslim’s story

During our March 2020 surgical program in Oujda, Morocco, nearly 130 patients received life-changing care. Here are their stories.

Meet Radouane, Elmehdi and Meriem

More Stories from Morocco

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Middle East and North Africa

A Former Patient, Aymane Now Shares His Story
Middle East and North Africa

When All Seemed Lost, Hope for Janat Was Found
Middle East and North Africa

Women in Medicine: Mentoring the Next Generation
Middle East and North Africa

Timely Surgery Leads to Rania’s Brighter Future
Middle East and North Africa

A Second Chance at a New Smile
Middle East and North Africa

A Center of Hope: Operation Smile Morocco
Middle East and North Africa

Pre-Surgical Dental Care Saved Janat’s Life
Middle East and North Africa

Realizing an Unexpected Future
Middle East and North Africa

Meet Our Patients: Oujda, Morocco
Middle East and North Africa

When Children Regain Hope: Siham’s Story of Healing
Middle East and North Africa

Mosslim’s Family: Anticipating Surgery Day

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