A devastating earthquake in southern Morocco, which claimed the lives of greater than 1,000 individuals, additionally destroyed massive areas of the historic heart of Marrakesh. Many residents and vacationers had been pressured to spend the evening exterior, fearing an aftershock that will worsen the scenario within the metropolis.
A girl inspects the harm to a constructing in Marrakesh, after the robust earthquake that struck on Friday evening
Particles fell from buildings within the historic metropolis, trapping many individuals and destroying autos
Injury to buildings like this mosque turned obvious after dawn on Saturday
Many buildings collapsed, leaving residents inspecting the harm
The epicenter of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake was within the Atlas Mountains, lower than 50 miles from the town.
The individuals of Marrakesh donated blood to assist a whole lot of individuals injured by the earthquakes
Many metropolis residents spent the evening exterior their properties amid fears of an aftershock
Dozens slept close to a swimming pool in a resort within the metropolis, a preferred vacationer vacation spot