21 Morocco

Persecution Type
  • Islamic oppression (Strong)
  • Dictatorial paranoia (Medium)
Christian population

33,000

Main Religion

Islam

Leader

King Mohammed VI

What does persecution look like in Morocco?

In Morocco, 99% of the population are Muslim and the country remains socially conservative. This can make life challenging for Christians, particularly those who convert from Islam. They are likely to encounter severe pressure to recant their faith from their family and local community. Furthermore, they must meet in house churches because they cannot gain permission to gather in public. 

Converts risk being arrested and the country’s strong and well-informed security services make it difficult for believers to express their faith. It is illegal to ‘shake the faith of a Muslim’, meaning that Christians who talk about their faith risk arrest and criminal prosecution. Distribution of Bibles in Arabic is also restricted. Even on social media, believers must be careful in what they post. 

Immigrant Christians are relatively free to meet and worship, although they are often under surveillance and risk deportation if they are found to be sharing their faith with Muslims. 

How can I pray?

  • Pray for believers who are displaced by Islamist militants. Ask God to bring them hope and healing. 
  • Pray for believers who have endured violence. Ask God to bind up their wounds. 
  • Pray for church leaders who have been forced to flee their homes and villages – yet still hope to minister to their flocks. Pray that God will encourage and strengthen these shepherds. 

YOUR YEAR-END GIFT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.

Persecution is growing, and so are the needs of persecuted believers. More Christians need Bibles, discipleship, trauma counselling, and relief aid as they face violence, displacement, and loss. 

The Canada Post strikes slowed the arrival of gifts during this critical time of year. Will you help?

Your support will empower persecuted believers through Bibles, training, relief aid, trauma counselling, and more. 

Your year-end gift is more important than ever.

Persecution is growing, and so are the needs of persecuted believers. More Christians need Bibles, discipleship, trauma counselling, and relief aid as they face violence, displacement, and loss. 

The Canada Post strikes slowed the arrival of gifts during this critical time of year. Will you help?

Your support will empower persecuted believers through Bibles, training, relief aid, trauma counselling, and more.