The Effects on Morocco’s ImpoverishedThe earthquake inflicted significant damage In Morocco, with Marrakesh, a city marked by high poverty rates in its suburbs, bearing the brunt of the devastation. Marrakesh heavily relies on tourism, primarily drawing visitors to its historical buildings, monuments, and heritage sites. Consequently, the earthquake constitutes a major crisis for economic activity in the city, affecting job opportunities for marginalized groups. The heritage neighborhoods and historical monuments suffered significant damage, undermining the city’s tourism-dependent economy. In response to the earthquake, Morocco has allocated a budget of $12 billion to address infrastructure and economic recovery in the affected regions over the next five years.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 27, 2023 15:34 UTC