Search teams from Spain, the UK and Qatar have joined Moroccan teams in these efforts to find survivors of the 7-magnitude quake that struck Morocco late on Friday night. The foreign teams are working in close coordination with Moroccan Authorities, as put by Major Khaled Abdullah Al-Hemidi, the head of the Qatari rescue team who had arrived in Marrakech on Sunday to assist in the relief operations. These search and rescue teams from the United Kingdom, Spain, and Qatar are currently working alongside Moroccan crews in the affected areas. Responding promptly to these critical moments, Moroccan authorities initiated a series of measures according to the ongoing situation and specific needs on the ground to ensure controlled crisis management. In the face of the unique geographical challenges posed by the disaster-stricken area, Moroccan authorities first carried out preliminary road clearance operations to ensure the successful delivery of aid.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 12, 2023 11:44 UTC