Soon crews were listening for desperate sounds of life within the ruins of Moulay Brahim. A village of fewer than 3,000 people, Moulay Brahim attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning vistas and proximity to Marrakech. But after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 2,000 across Morocco, the scene in the village is bleak. A minaret looming above Moulay Brahim was severely damaged and appeared at risk of toppling if nudged by another tremor. Hours after the tragedy, with sunlight exposing the extent of the damage, a procession of hundreds accompanied more than a dozen blanket-covered bodies to the town square.
