Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 1,305 (Updated)

09 September 2023 Printable Version

Rabat - A total of 1,305 people were killed and 1,832 were wounded, including 1,220 in critical condition, in the powerful earthquake that rocked Morocco's central province of Al Haouz late on Friday evening, according to an updated Interior ministry toll issued on Saturday at 7 pm.

This earthquake caused 694 deaths in Al Haouz, 347 in Taroudant, 191 in Chichaoua, 39 in Ouarzazate and 14 in Marrakech, the ministry said in a press release.

No new deaths were reported in the provinces and prefectures of Azilal, Agadir Ida Outanane, Grand Casablanca, Youssoufia and Tinghir, the same source added.

In compliance with the High Royal Instructions, the public authorities are continuing their efforts to speed up rescue operations, evacuate and provide care for the injured, and mobilize all necessary resources to respond to the repercussions of this painful tragedy.