02:37The deadly earthquake which hit Morocco on Friday left many residents of Marrakech deciding to sleep on the streets due to the possibility of further aftershocks.
Locals are shown huddled outside with their belongings on Friday, with damaged buildings and vehicles also visible. Some can be seen carrying the body of one victim, covered with a sheet, to a waiting emergencz vehicle.
At time of publication of the footage, the estimated death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake was over 800, according to the Interior Ministry.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre was located 72 km southwest of Marrakech in Morocco's High Atlas mountain range.
According to local media, health authorities appealed to citizens to donate blood, while rescue teams continued operations to find those trapped under the rubble.
Deadly earthquake strikes Morocco as Marrakech residents sleep on the streets
The deadly earthquake which hit Morocco on Friday left many residents of Marrakech deciding to sleep on the streets due to the possibility of further aftershocks.
Locals are shown huddled outside with their belongings on Friday, with damaged buildings and vehicles also visible. Some can be seen carrying the body of one victim, covered with a sheet, to a waiting emergencz vehicle.
At time of publication of the footage, the estimated death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake was over 800, according to the Interior Ministry.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre was located 72 km southwest of Marrakech in Morocco's High Atlas mountain range.
According to local media, health authorities appealed to citizens to donate blood, while rescue teams continued operations to find those trapped under the rubble.
The deadly earthquake which hit Morocco on Friday left many residents of Marrakech deciding to sleep on the streets due to the possibility of further aftershocks.
Locals are shown huddled outside with their belongings on Friday, with damaged buildings and vehicles also visible. Some can be seen carrying the body of one victim, covered with a sheet, to a waiting emergencz vehicle.
At time of publication of the footage, the estimated death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake was over 800, according to the Interior Ministry.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre was located 72 km southwest of Marrakech in Morocco's High Atlas mountain range.
According to local media, health authorities appealed to citizens to donate blood, while rescue teams continued operations to find those trapped under the rubble.