Deaf in Morocco


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Introduction

We often talk about people groups who haven't had the opportunity to hear the gospel. In this case, it is the literal truth. The Deaf living in Morocco find themselves without many opportunities, spiritual or otherwise. Morocco doesn't have many resources for this community. As a result, the vast majority of Deaf children (about 85 percent) don't attend school. The school system can't provide the materials or the staff to help Deaf people learn. Therefore, Deaf people throughout Morocco—no matter their age—face similar challenges. While there is a Moroccan sign language, they are forced to teach themselves this language via videos and internet sites. There is a need for special schools for the Deaf in Morocco. Compassionate believers can fill this void.


Ministry Obstacles

Like the rest of the population in Morocco, the majority of the Deaf follow Islam. With no Scriptures available in Moroccan Sign Language, they have few opportunities to find out about the Savior.


Outreach Ideas


Prayer Focus

Pray for the Deaf in Morocco to have the chance to understand and respond to the gospel. Pray for gospel materials to be produced in Moroccan Sign Language. Pray for the Deaf in Morocco to be blessed with the joy and peace offered by the Lord of lords.


Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Morocco.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Deaf
People Name in Country Deaf
Pronunciation def
Alternate Names
Population this Country 287,000
Population all Countries 50,266,000
Total Countries 216
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 0  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
PeopleID3 19007
ROP3 Code 114916
Country Morocco
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 24  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Scattered in urban areas.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Morocco
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 24  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Scattered in urban areas..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.09 %
Ethnic Religions
0.02 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.88 %
Non-Religious
0.01 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Moroccan Sign Language (287,000 speakers)
Language Code xms   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Moroccan Sign Language (287,000 speakers)
Language Code xms   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Moroccan Sign Language

Primary Language:  Moroccan Sign Language

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Jörg Peter - Pixabay 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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