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Morocco declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake

Morocco on Saturday declared three days of national mourning after a deadly earthquake overnight. The death toll rose to 2,012 people early Sunday, a statement from the interior ministry said. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,300

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,300 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. Neighbouring Algeria has opened its airspace to facilitate rescue flights.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco earthquake: rescuers search for survivors as death toll passes 1,000 – as it happened

Earthquake measuring at least 6.8 magnitude and centred in High Atlas mountains leaves more than 1,000 dead and 1,200 injured

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 1,037 people in Morocco

The quake struck at 11pm on Friday with estimates reporting that 1,204 people were injured

Evening Standard

Morocco earthquake – live: Over 2,000 killed as warning country will take years to recover

Rescuers dig for survivors in the rubble, while more than 1,200 injured are said to be in critical condition

The Independent UK

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, damaging some buildings and sending people into the streets

A powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech

The Independent UK

10 of the best experience holidays to explore Morocco

How to have the ultimate Moroccan experience, from Marrakech road trips to rock climbing in the Atlas Mountains

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10 short-haul holidays to book for autumn sunshine

Whether you want a luxe fly and flop break or a sun-soaked adventure, Rosalyn Wikeley has the autumn hotspots guaranteed to give you the vitamin D hit you’ve been craving

Evening Standard

6 of the best all-inclusive Morocco holidays

Where to go for a slice of North African luxury

The Independent UK

A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography review – exhilarating, dynamic, profound

From the girl gangs of Marrakech to the kings of Nigeria, Bedouin family portraits to the tumult of megacities, this superbly curated show of 36 artists unites an entire continent in remarkable detail

The Guardian - UK

Marvellous Marrakech: finding your way around the maze of Morocco’s gem

Famous for its vibrant colour and intoxicating culture, this ancient city has something for all the senses. Here are 15 tips for a perfect break

The Guardian - UK

Easyjet announces new routes from Bristol Airport

Travellers will be able to explore the souks of Morroco and the beaches of Crete, starting from June

Wales Online

easyJet launches new Moroccan route from Bristol Airport with prices starting from £32

Travellers can bag low prices on flights and holidays to Marrakech taking off from October

Wales Online

Family's TUI holiday from hell as intruder breaks into room during the night

Leanne and Dean Louis were staying at the Aqua Mirage Hotel in Marrakech with their four children, a holiday that initially went to plan with the kids enjoying the nearby waterpark at the TUI resort

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Daily Mirror

Family's TUI holiday from hell terror after intruder tries to break into hotel room

A family, who were looking forward to their first trip abroad to Marrakech, Morocco, with their four children were left 'terrified' after spotting 'a black shape' inside their hotel room just days into their holiday

Bristol Post

easyJet confirms new Bristol Airport route to Marrakech with bargain flights from £33

Ideal for some winter sun

Birmingham Post

New flights and holidays to Morocco launch at Bristol Airport

easyJet will launch the new route and package holidays from Bristol to Marrakech

The Independent UK

Why this Moroccan mountain town should be your next short break

Just 90 minutes from the crowded souks of Marrakech, the Ouirgane Valley offers adventure and relaxation. Annabel Grossman recommends combining the two on a trip to the High Atlas Mountains

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Reuters

Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa

Our species arose in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with the oldest-known Homo sapiens fossils discovered at a site in Morocco called Jebel Irhoud, located between Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.

Evening Standard

La Sultana, Marrakech: five riads in one, with the largest roof terrace in the medina

The boutique hotel was built in the shell of a Moroccan palace and is centred around a heated turquoise pool in the heart of the city’s medina. Katie Strick checks in

Asharq Al-Awsat

Marrakech Declared Islamic World's Capital of Culture in 2024

Rabat is the Culture Capital of the Islamic World for 2024, announced ICESCO Director General Salim al-Malik. The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced the closing ceremony of its year-long program of activities, including artistic and cultural events and celebrations, such as the International Museum and Exhibition…

Evening Standard

The Oberoi, Marrakech review: five-star Moroccan opulence set against the Atlas Mountains

The five-star hotel was recently named the number one resort in North Africa and the Middle East, with private villas, an award-winning spa and 28 acres of Mediterranean orchards. Katie Strick checks in

Evening Standard

30ths are the new weddings! London’s top party planners on how to plan the perfect bash

Black tie mega-dos, opulent 50-person lunches, and boozy weekends in Marrakech have become the new norm among well-heeled Londoners celebrating the start of their fourth decade. Katie Strick asks the experts for their top tips

Daily Mirror

British man buys a drink in Moroccan bar - now he's been jailed for 10 years

Oliver Andrew's solicitor, in Morocco, said he had been charged in Marrakech with possessing and distributing counterfeit money within the country, and one count of creating an organised criminal group

AAP

O'Connell homes in on career high after Marrakech win

Sydney's Chris O'Connell has enjoyed another big day in his excellent 2023 campaign, coming from a dispiriting set down to reach the Marrakech quarter-finals.

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