A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck near Morocco’s historic city of Marrakech, resulting in over 1,000 casualties and numerous injuries.
The quake wreaked havoc on villages throughout the Atlas Mountains and caused significant damage to historical landmarks within Marrakech.
Videos shared online depict disoriented and frightened individuals navigating through dusty, darkened streets in search of safety in the aftermath of the tremor.
Overnight, tireless rescuers faced the daunting challenge of navigating impassable roads to reach the injured and those trapped beneath the debris in remote towns and villages. Several areas remain plunged into darkness due to power outages.
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In a swift response, the government dispatched aid-laden trucks carrying essentials such as blankets, food, camp cots, and more to access the affected regions.
Meanwhile, within Marrakech, the city echoed with the sirens of ambulances rushing to overcrowded hospitals, carrying the injured for treatment.
This ancient city, tracing its origins back to the 11th century, presents a unique vulnerability, as many of its stone structures were not engineered to withstand seismic events.
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Notably, the renowned 12th century Koutoubia Mosque may have suffered damage, as online videos capture its 226-foot minaret trembling, releasing clouds of dust. Additionally, sections of the iconic red walls encircling the historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, have reportedly crumbled.
Marrakech, a global tourist hotspot, witnessed an inspiring display of solidarity after the earthquake, with some tourists joining locals in long lines at Marrakesh hospitals, eagerly offering to donate blood to aid the numerous wounded.
France and Germany, home to significant Moroccan diaspora communities, are among several nations extending their support to provide assistance.
This seismic event is said to be the most powerful ever documented in the Atlas Mountains region. However, Morocco has a historical record of earthquakes, with a devastating quake in 1960 near the coastal city of Agadir claiming the lives of an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people.
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