Morocco

Leader: King Mohammed VI
Population: 32 million (29,000 Christians)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
World Watch Rank: 31

Here, in the only kingdom in North Africa, non-Muslim foreign communities can openly practise their faith. However, evangelism is prohibited and conversion to Christianity discouraged. King Mohammed VI appears to want to modernise the country but finds himself in a delicate position. Increased tension between Sunni and Shiite Muslims led to a government crackdown on religious groups in 2010. At least 150 foreign Christians were expelled from the country, and there were reports of local Christians being beaten and harassed.

Please Pray:

• For unity in the Moroccan church as pressure on Christians increases
• That young Moroccans will discover the truth of Jesus Christ through internet or satellite TV
• That the king will use his power to give more liberty to the Moroccan Church.