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Morocco declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake

Residents stay out at a square following an earthquake in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023. © Fadel Senna, AFP

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).

📞 Crisis and support centres in Morocco and France

The Embassy of France in Morocco and the crisis and support centre of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris have opened crisis centres to respond to requests for information or help from French citizens.

In Morocco: +212 537689900

In France: +33 1 43 17 51 00

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