Morocco has shown a slight improvement in the World Watch List 2026, moving from 21st to 23rd place, reflecting a marginal reduction in the persecution of Christians. Despite this progress, the report by Open Doors highlights ongoing challenges, including social ostracism, legal constraints, and intense surveillance, particularly affecting Christian converts and rural communities.
The Christian rights group Open Doors has classified Morocco as one of several countries where Christian minorities face persecution. The organization reports that Moroccan converts endure pressure from family and society due to their religious beliefs.
On the 24th and 25th of December, Moroccans converted to Christianity commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, an occasion that is not all the time associated with celebration. Battling for a decent life, converts have been demanding a range of rights and one of them is to be able to freely celebrate Christmas. So, how do Moroccan Christians celebrate this Christmas and what are the obstacles they face ?
Moroccans converted to Christianity are emerging from the darkness. According to the latest numbers provided by the US State Department, 2,000 to 6,000 Christians live in the Kingdom, who are now fed up with keeping their religious identity a secret.
In a video published yesterday by the AFP news agency, a group of Moroccans who have secretly converted to Christianity spoke out about their lives. Residing in a Muslim country, the emerging community has faced several restrictions.
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