Late in the evening of September 8, a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring many. The epicenter of the earthquake was located high in the Atlas Mountains, about 44 miles southwest of Marrakech. Many of the affected villages in this region are remote and difficult to reach.
Regrettably, despite the distance from the epicenter, the relatively low magnitude of the earthquake combined with the older infrastructure in the medina of Marrakech caused significant damage and building collapses in this popular tourist destination. Rescue work in the affected areas is ongoing.
If you are planning to travel to Marrakech in the near future, be
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