A stretch of lonely road across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains has long been known for its stunning views and perilous turns. After the earthquake, it became a lifeline for dozens of destroyed villages.
Tag: Earthquakes
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A Family Who Survived Morocco’s Earthquake Feel Blessed By New Life
Clambering away from an earthquake’s devastation and death, a family emerges treasuring a single new life.
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Morocco’s Quake Zone Now Fears for Its Livelihood, Too
The towns and villages of the Atlas Mountains were building a thriving tourist economy. The devastation of the earthquake puts that in doubt.
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What We Know About the Earthquake That Devastated Morocco
Thousands of people were killed after an earthquake flattened villages, rattled ancient mosques and touched off a race to save survivors.
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After the Earthquake in Morocco, Tourists Grapple With the Ethics of Travel
Last week’s disaster raises questions that also emerged in Maui, Greece and other hard-hit places. Is the presence of tourists a hindrance? Or can visitors, and the revenue they bring in, help?