Three days of mourning declared in Morocco: Death toll rises near Marrakech after 6.8-magnitude quake

Tremendous loss of life and building structure in Morocco..

Devastating and developing ..

Rescuers in Morocco are searching for survivors from Friday’s powerful earthquake. More than 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and rescuers warn the toll is still expected to rise.
The worst damage and destruction has been in isolated mountain areas, which are difficult to access. Residents have described whole villages suffering damage and rescuers unable to retrieve bodies from rubble.
In Marrakech, the nearest major city, many residents spent a second night sleeping on the streets, too afraid to return to their homes. Historic sites in the popular tourist destination have been damaged.

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