March 15, 2026
After nearly three decades of perseverance, prayer, and quiet faithfulness, a historic milestone was reached. In January 2026, the first complete Bible in Moroccan Arabic was officially launched in both print and audio formats.
More than a publishing achievement, the launch represents the culmination of sustained local commitment, global partnership, and long-term investment in making Scripture accessible in the everyday language spoken by millions of Moroccans.
A Long Journey of Faith and Partnership
The completion of the Moroccan Arabic Bible represents many years of faithful work by a committed team and the steady support of partners who believed in the vision of making Scripture accessible in the language people use in daily life.
Throughout the years, progress was often gradual and required patience and resilience. Yet the shared commitment remained strong, that people should be able to read and hear God’s Word in language that feels natural and familiar.
This translation stands as a powerful example of what can be accomplished through sustained collaboration, prayer, and trust in God’s guidance.
A Bible that Speaks the Language of the Heart
Language plays a vital role in how people understand and connect with Scripture. When the Bible is available in a language people speak every day, it becomes more accessible, more personal, and more meaningful.
The Moroccan Arabic Bible helps bridge that gap, enabling readers and listeners to encounter the message of the Bible in words that resonate with their daily lives.
A Testament to Global Partnership
The Executive Director of Morocco Bible Society (MBS) emphasised the importance of the partnership with United Bible Societies (UBS):
“We are grateful to the UBS Fellowship for walking alongside this project. UBS’s steady accompaniment strengthened local ownership while ensuring quality, integrity, and faithful completion.
The first printed edition stands as a testimony to God’s provision. When the decision was made to begin printing, not all the necessary funds were yet fully secured. Humanly speaking, it required courage. Spiritually speaking, it was a step of faith.
Many Bible Societies across the world believed in this work when progress was slow, stood firm when outcomes were uncertain, and remained patient throughout a long and often quiet journey.
From the earliest days to the final stages of publication, your partnership carried the vision forward.
We give thanks to the Lord and to all those He used because the launch edition was printed and released.”
Looking Ahead
With the Bible now available, attention turns to helping people access it and engage with its message. Efforts will focus on ensuring that the Scriptures can reach readers and listeners in meaningful ways, both in print and through digital platforms.
There is already encouraging interest in the translation, suggesting that many people are eager to explore Scripture in Moroccan Arabic.
Continuing the Journey
While the translation work has reached completion, the journey of Scripture engagement is only beginning. Continued partnership, prayer, and support will play an important role in ensuring that this translation reaches those who are seeking to encounter God’s Word.
The first complete Bible in Moroccan Arabic stands as a testimony to what patient faith, local leadership, and global partnership can accomplish together.
