Those left homeless would be given temporary refuge in “structures designed to withstand cold and bad weather, or in reception sites equipped with all the necessary amenities,” according to a statement issued by the royal office following a meeting presided over by King Mohamed VI.
Since it struck last Friday in Al-Haouz province, south of tourist hotspot Marrakesh, the magnitude 6.8 earthquake has killed about 3,000 people and wounded over 5,600 more.