Morocco Announces Rehousing Programme For Earthquake-Hit Areas

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.