Jebala in Morocco

People Name:	Jebala
Country:	Morocco
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	1,310,000
World Population:	1,310,000
Primary Language:	Arabic, Moroccan
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.03 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Maghreb
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

The word Jebala comes from Moroccan Arabic “jbel”, which means "mountain." Thus, Jebala means mountain people. A man or boy is a "Jebli" while a woman or a girl is a "Jebliya." They traditionally have lived in or near the Rif Mountains along the Mediterranean in northern Morocco. Pointed-toed leather slippers and reed hats are traditional. Their musicians sometimes perform Sufi trance music. Sufism was important for their conversion to Islam.

Ministry Obstacles

There are very few opportunities to hear the gospel in rural Morocco. Few, if any, of their contacts follow the Lord.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray the Jebala community would be able to care adequately for their families and for good schools for their children.
Access to these people is limited. Pray for creative ways for Christians to minister to them.
Pray for the few followers of Christ to cling strongly to Jesus and not be discouraged as they face trials.
Pray these believers would learn to speak to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
Pray for them to be receptive to gospel radio and television.