Berber, Atta in Morocco

People Name:	Berber, Atta
Country:	Morocco
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	157,000
World Population:	157,000
Primary Language:	Tamazight, Central Atlas
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.02 %
Evangelicals:	0.02 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Berber-Shilha
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Atta refer to themselves by the name of their particular subgroup rather than using the term "Berbers". The arrival of Arabs in Morocco in the seventh century resulted in the gradual conversion of some Berbers to Islam. It was not until the thirteenth century, however, with the arrival of large numbers of Arabs from the Middle East, that the majority of Berbers accepted Islam, learned the Arabic language and were assimilated into Arab culture. Gospel radio and television beamed to North Africa is very helpful in reaching them. Materials distributed to North Africans on the docks of southern Europe find their way into the hands of many Berbers.

Ministry Obstacles

Morocco does not provide easy access for Christian influence.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for those who are beginning to find Christ among the Atta Berber community, that the Lord would protect and nurture their faith and that they would find each other in order to fellowship and grow together. Pray they would be rooted and established in love. Pray the Berber peoples of Morocco would have access to the good news of Jesus in many forms, hearing clearly who he is in their mother tongue.