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Morocco
Morocco is ruled by a monarch who is purportedly a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad and intends to govern the nation with Islamic principles. The North African country has experienced over 1,100 years of Islamic oppression since Morocco’s historic people group, the Berbers, were forced into Islam by invading Arabs in the eighth century. Today, only a fraction of 1 percent of the population is Christian. The growth of Christianity has been slow, with a major setback occurring in 2010 when hundreds of missionaries were forced to leave the country. With the rise of digital technology and social media, more Moroccans are coming to faith in Christ.
Major Religion
Nearly all Moroccans are Sunni Muslims.
Persecutor
The government is the main persecutor. Family, friends and communities also persecute Christian converts.
WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW CHRIST IN MOROCCO
There are few church buildings in Morocco. Bible distribution and missionary activity are not allowed in the country. Christians have difficulty finding fellowship, but networks of underground churches have developed. A number of Christians have been imprisoned on charges of apostasy and proselytizing.
Access to Bibles
About 38 million people live in Morocco, but few printed Bibles exist in the country. It is difficult to get a Bible, but believers access Scripture through creative methods such as digital files on SD cards, which they can use on their mobile phones and tablets. Give Bibles
VOM Work
VOM supports various forms of outreach and provides assistance to new converts. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry
Pray for Morocco
- Ask the Lord to strengthen isolated Christians in Morocco as many feel alone and need Christian fellowship.
- Thank the Lord for efforts to bring Bibles into the country. Pray that they will reach Christians hungry to grow in faith.
- Pray for those who have left Islam for Christ and have been rejected and abused by their Muslim families.
- The church in Morocco is small and lacks experienced leaders. Ask the Lord to raise up more leaders.
- Pray for the protection of Moroccan evangelists and for more people to know the Lord.
