Religious freedom : Morocco absent from Antony Blinken’s blacklist

Religious freedom : Restrictions persist for Moroccan Christians and Shiites

In its annual report on religious freedom in the world for the year 2020, the US State Department asserted that despite the perception of «positive change», Moroccans converted to Christianity and Shiites still faced with challenges and restrictions preventing them from exercising their religion in Morocco.

Religious freedom in Morocco scrutinized by the Trump administration

The United States is closely examining the situation of religious freedom in Morocco. According to a new report by the US Department of State, the US embassy in Rabat is engaged in meeting «members of religious minority and majority communities throughout the country».

Moroccan Christians, Shias and Bahais suffer from descrimination according to the USA Department of State

Morocco is still one of the countries that restrict freedom faith, according to the recent International Religious Freedom report issued by the USA Department of State. Despite the Kingdom’s constitution that guarantees the right to believe, Moroccan Christians, Bahais and Shias are repressed and unable to practice their faith freely.