Morocco
Morocco Declines Algeria's Earthquake Aid Offer, Foreign Ministry Says
Algeria "takes note" of Morocco’s decision to inform it that it does not need its humanitarian aid.
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Powerful Morocco Earthquake Traps Miss Colombia in Hotel During Vacation
Miss Colombia, Valentina Valderrama, witnessed the powerful earthquake that shook Morocco on the night of Friday, September 8.
Morocco
Satellites Aid Rescue Efforts in Morocco Earthquake Aftermath
Following a request from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), satellites are being turned towards the regions affected by the September 8 earthquake in Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccans Empty Supermarkets in Rush to Aid Earthquake Victims
The Moroccans’ outpouring of solidarity leads them to loot supermarkets for the benefit of the earthquake victims. Result: the stores are out of stock of essential products.
Morocco
Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,862, Economic Losses Estimated at 8% of GDP
The bill is expected to be hefty after the violent earthquake that shook Morocco on the night of Friday to Saturday, leaving 2,862 dead, 2,501 injured, and massive damage.
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Morocco Announces Financial Aid for Earthquake Victims, Reconstruction Plan in Development
Owners of homes destroyed by the earthquake will receive compensation, announced Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan head of government, at the end of a meeting of the interministerial committee in charge of reconstruction.
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Morocco Denies Accepting Earthquake Aid from Algeria, Foreign Minister Says
The information that Morocco has accepted Algeria’s aid following the magnitude 7 earthquake that mourned the kingdom is false.
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Is Algeria blocking rescue operations to Morocco?
Humanitarian flights from the United Arab Emirates are forced to bypass Algerian airspace before reaching Morocco, which was hit by a violent earthquake on Friday.
Morocco
Is Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel a refuge for victims of the earthquake in Morocco?
Some press articles claim that Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has turned his luxury hotel in Marrakech into a refuge for victims of the violent earthquake that hit Morocco on September 8 . These articles are false.
Morocco
The dirham gains value against the euro
The Moroccan dirham appreciated against the euro (0.58%) and depreciated against the US dollar (0.75%) during the period from August 31 to September 6, according to data published by Bank Al-Maghrib.
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What is the impact of the earthquake on travel to Morocco?
The main French tour operators have given travelers the possibility to postpone trips or cancel their departure free of charge until this Monday and then until September 20 due to airport constraints. What about the case of TUI Belgium customers?
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King Mohammed VI at the bedside of the earthquake victims
King Mohammed VI is making a field visit to the regions affected by the deadly earthquake that shook Morocco , killing more than 2,800 and injuring 2,501.