A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late Friday, claiming over 2,000 lives and leaving survivors reeling. The hardest-hit areas were mountainous provinces near Marrakesh, where collapsing homes trapped entire families under rubble. Even residents 350km away in Rabat felt the ground roll beneath them—proof of nature's raw power.
'It felt like the world was shaking itself apart,' said a CGTN stringer in Marrakesh, the closest major city to the epicenter. 'Buildings swayed, people ran into the streets in pajamas… the aftershocks kept us awake all night.'
Emergency crews are now racing against time, navigating blocked roads to reach remote villages. The disaster has sparked global solidarity, with countries offering aid while locals share supplies via makeshift relief networks. For young travelers and diaspora communities with ties to Morocco, the quake hits close to home—a reminder of both vulnerability and resilience.
As recovery begins, stories like our stringer's spotlight the human spirit amid crisis. Stay tuned for updates as this tragedy unfolds. 💔🛠️
