In pictures: Morocco’s devastating earthquake

by Mawuli
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Source: france24.com

Morocco was struck late on Friday by the deadliest earthquake in decades, killing and injuring hundreds of people and causing widespread damage.

In Marrakech, many residents were forced to take refuge outside after the tremors caused walls and roofs in the historic city to cave in.

Residents rest on the street in Moulay Brahim village, in the province of Al Haouz, on September 9, 2023. © Nacho Doce, Reuters
A person is rescued from under rubble in Moulay Brahim village, Morocco, September 9, 2023. © Al Maghribi Al Youm via Reuters
People play soccer next to a woman resting on the sidewalk in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023. © Hannah McKay, Reuters
Abdellatif Ait Bella, who was injured in the earthquake that destroyed his home, lies on the ground in the village of Tansghart in the Asni area, Morocco, on September 9, 2023. © Reuters
Mohamed, 66, stands near his damaged house in Moulay Brahim village, in the province of Al Haouz, on September 9, 2023. © Nacho Doce, Reuters
Barricades are placed around debris scattered next to damaged buildings on a street in Marrakesh, on September 9, 2023. © Hannah McKay, Reuters
A motorist passes by barricaded damaged buildings on a street in Marrakesh, on September 9, 2023 © Hannah McKay, Reuters
Hasna, 44, kisses her son Mohamed Jad, 5, inside their damaged house in Moulay Brahim village, in the province of Al Haouz, on September 9, 2023 © Nacho Doce, Reuters
Rubbles are seen scattered next to a damaged building on a street in Marrakesh, on September 9, 2023. © Hannah McKay, Reuters
A damaged vehicle is seen on a street in Marrakesh,on September 9, 2023. © Hannah McKay, Reuters
iew shows a damaged room, following a powerful earthquake, in the village of Tansghart in the Asni area, Morocco, September 9, 2023. © Abdelhak Balhaki, Reuters

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