Morocco
GOVERNMENT: Constitutional monarchy
POPULATION: 38 million
RELIGION: Sunni Islam (official state religion)
LANGUAGE: Arabic and Amazigh (official); French widely used
CURRENCY: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
CLIMATE: Tropical along coast; arid to semi-arid inland
Pray with us
Pray that God brings spiritual awareness. Though the 2023 earthquake was tragic, the response of believers in relief efforts helped break down prejudice and build trust. Ask God that hearts would soften toward Christians and that many would turn to Him amid life’s uncertainties.
Pray for courage and faith for the growing Church. With only an estimated 2,000 believers meeting in small house churches, many face pressure from family, police, and religious leaders. Ask God that believers grow in faith, courage, and knowledge of God.
Pray for breakthrough among unreached people groups, including the Berbers, nomadic tribes, and rural Arab Muslims. Ask God that believers will boldly go in love and cultural sensitivity, using their heart languages to bring Jesus where He has not been proclaimed.
THE REALITY
Morocco’s culture, landscapes, and coastline make it one of North Africa’s most captivating countries, and one of the most spiritually unreached. Less than 0.2% of the population identifies as Christian, and Islam is woven into every aspect of society. Those who do come to Christ and proclaim their faith can experience persecution from the government and their community. Evangelism is restricted by law, and Christian communities are far and few.
By God’s grace, small groups of believers gather in house churches and underground fellowships, often in isolation, but with bold faith. The need for encouragement, discipleship, and strong spiritual leadership is urgent. Training and equipping leaders have become increasingly challenging in recent years, as many Bible schools and Christian organizations face legal restrictions or have been forced to close. Yet, the hunger for truth remains, especially among young people searching for purpose in a rapidly modernizing country.
Surfing is expanding along Morocco’s coast and developing into a global hub for surf tourism, with world-class waves and a growing local surf scene. In cities like Casablanca and Rabat, skateboarding is gaining momentum through DIY skateparks, youth-led projects, and the efforts of international NGOs helping to create spaces for young people to gather. Action sports can truly become a bridge for connecting people to the hope of Jesus. These growing communities present a unique opportunity for outreach, evangelism and discipleship. Surfboards, skateboards, and shared stoke can become tools to form real friendships where the Gospel can be lived out and shared more relationally.
