Experts say the government should preserve cultural and architectural heritage, while also building disaster-resistant homes. In the meantime, residents are living in tents and in limbo.
Tag: Morocco Earthquake (Sept 8, 2023)
After Earthquake, Morocco Debates How to Rebuild
Experts say the government should preserve cultural and architectural heritage, while also building disaster-resistant homes. In the meantime, residents are living in tents and in limbo.
Navigating a Perilous Mountain Pass After Morocco’s Devastating Earthquake
A stretch of lonely road across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains has long been known for its stunning views and perilous turns. After the earthquake, it became a lifeline for dozens of destroyed villages.
Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
A Family Who Survived Morocco’s Earthquake Feel Blessed By New Life
Clambering away from an earthquake’s devastation and death, a family emerges treasuring a single new life.
Morocco’s Quake Zone Now Fears for Its Livelihood, Too
The towns and villages of the Atlas Mountains were building a thriving tourist economy. The devastation of the earthquake puts that in doubt.
What We Know About the Earthquake That Devastated Morocco
Thousands of people were killed after an earthquake flattened villages, rattled ancient mosques and touched off a race to save survivors.
Who Is the King of Morocco?
The monarchy is revered and nearly all powerful in Morocco. But details about the lives and actions of the king, his family and his entourage remain mysterious and subject to speculation.
After Morocco Earthquake, Frustration Fuels Solidarity
Anger is quietly growing against the government’s slow reaction and reluctance to accept foreign aid. But in a country where protest is a risk, perhaps the loudest response is action.