Arab, Moroccan in United States

Arab, Moroccan
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People Name: Arab, Moroccan
Country: United States
10/40 Window: No
Population: 218,000
World Population: 30,298,500
Primary Language: Arabic, Moroccan
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 2.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Arab, Maghreb
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
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Introduction / History

There were not many Moroccans in the US. until the middle of the twentieth century. Arab Moroccans did not arrive in greater numbers till the late 1970s. In the last two decades of the twentieth century many Moroccans came to the United States to go to universities, colleges and medical schools. Some Moroccans emigrated to America for work and began businesses with small retail shops and restaurants. They speak Moroccan Arabic, French, English and Spanish. In the late 1990s, Morocco began having economic problems and more Moroccans came to America. They had good work skills.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Most came to New York, New England, California, Texas and Washington DC. They owned small businesses or went into professional work. By the end of the 1990s most Moroccans were present or former students. Some were mechanics and others taxi drivers.
Moroccans in the US often have big families. Their women work as well as doing housework. Some are teachers.
There is a Moroccan American magazine called Tingis and it helps to build friendships with Morocco and the United States.
One of the favorite Moroccan foods in American supermarkets is called couscous made from fine semolina. The Moroccans also like chicken with lemon and olives.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Moroccan Muslims celebrate Ramadan for thirty days. They like the friendship it brings.

What Are Their Needs?

Moroccan Muslims need to see living Christianity. Those who are serious about their relationship with the Lord can befriend them and introduce them to Jesus.

Prayer Points

Pray that God will raise up faithful intercessors who will stand in the gap for Moroccan Arabs in the US.
Pray they will hunger for the truth and eagerly accept it when they hear it.
Pray for a church planting movement among Moroccan Arabic speaking people in the US that will show others the transforming power of the gospel in their lives.
Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches and discipleship movements among Diaspora Arabs in the US.

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