Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
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Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
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.
Wednesday Briefing: More Than 5,000 Dead in Libya
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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.
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.
Morocco Earthquake Rescue Efforts Enter 4th Day as Toll Surpasses 2,900
Aid workers say hopes of rescuing trapped victims are dwindling. The Moroccan government has drawn some criticism for being slow to greenlight international aid.
Moroccan Earthquake Survivors Confront Late Rescuers
The people of a village high in the Atlas Mountains erupted in anger when the Moroccan government left them alone for three days to dig out and bury their loved ones.
Tuesday Briefing: Aid Trickles In to Morocco
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