Marrakech – Morocco ranks 23rd of 50 countries on Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List, with approximately 37,400 Christians living in the North African country of 38.5 million people. According to the World Watch List 2026, more than 388 million Christians globally face high levels of persecution or discrimination. Morocco’s ranking reflects what the report describes as “very high” pressure combined with a rising violence score from 8.3 to 9.3 points over the monitoring period. Morocco’s Christian population includes approximately 37,400 believers, according to World Christian Database figures accessed in April 2025. “Since Morocco’s independence in 1956, most Europeans and their churches have largely departed,” the report states.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 25, 2026 05:14 UTC