Experts say the government should preserve cultural and architectural heritage, while also building disaster-resistant homes. In the meantime, residents are living in tents and in limbo.
Tag: Morocco Earthquake (Sept 8, 2023)
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Driving a Perilous Mountain Pass Through the Devastation of Morocco’s Earthquake
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.
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Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
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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.