Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,000, Thousands Injured

The Morocco earthquake death toll has surpassed 2,000 with thousands injured. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, damaging historic sites like Jemaa el-Fna and the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque. The government declared a state of emergency and three days of national mourning. Rescue efforts are focused on remote mountain villages, with many homes collapsed. The IFRC warns the next 24-48 hours are critical.

The Morocco earthquake death toll has surpassed 2,000 with thousands injured. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, damaging historic sites like Jemaa el-Fna and the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque. The government declared a state of emergency and three days of national mourning. Rescue efforts are focused on remote mountain villages, with many homes collapsed. The IFRC warns the next 24-48 hours are critical.

The Morocco earthquake death toll has surpassed 2,000 with thousands injured. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, damaging historic sites like Jemaa el-Fna and the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque. The government declared a state of emergency and three days of national mourning. Rescue efforts are focused on remote mountain villages, with many homes collapsed. The IFRC warns the next 24-48 hours are critical.

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