Morocco

Flooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria

Women walk past floods caused by heavy rainfall in Tagounite, Zagora, southern Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP) Meteorologists had predicted that a rare deluge could strike North Africa’s Sahara Desert, where many areas receive less than an inch of rain a year RABAT, Morocco: Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend, causing flooding …

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Morocco earthquake At least 1,037 killed in quake near Marrakesh

Historic Marrakech buildings damaged in quake The historic Moroccan city of Marrakesh suffered extensive damage in the powerful earthquake. Marrakech’s famous Koutoubia Mosque, built in the 12th century, was damaged as well, but the extent was not immediately clear, officials have said. Its 69-metre (226-foot) minaret is known as the “roof of Marrakech”. Moroccans also posted videos showing damage to …

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