Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers.

Holidaymakers in Marrakesh detail the moment the devastating earthquake hit and their rush to safety.

Many people in Morocco are spending a second night out in the open following a devastating earthquake.

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.

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A 6.8 magnitude quake south-west of Marrakesh caused "violent" tremors in several regions.

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One woman thought there had been an explosion in her hotel when it started to "violently shake".

A County Down doctor living in Marrakesh has said her hospital is expecting an influx of casualties.

The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says he feared a plane had crashed into his hotel after experiencing Friday's Morocco earthquake.

A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of thousands of people.

Morocco’s main TV channels have provided blanket coverage of the earthquake and rescue efforts, but have largely refrained from airing footage of the destruction.

One notable exception was a report on state-affiliated 2MTV from al-Haouz province, said to be one of the worst-affected areas. It showed people digging graves to bury victims. A correspondent said 20 deaths had been reported in a village.

State-run al-Aoula aired some “exclusive” footage from Marrakesh, but the programming has largely been comprised of a studio discussion and repeated shots of troops mobilising in Taroudant province.

In neighbouring Algeria, state TV gave low billing to the earthquake - a likely reflection of the poor state of relations between the two countries.

In its morning bulletin, Channel 3 carried the news after a report on a visit by the UN envoy for Western Sahara which criticised Morocco's "occupation" of the region.

Image source, Al-Aoula

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Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.

An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.

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Morocco, lying as it does between Africa and Europe, wields significant influence in both Africa and the Arab world.

It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountain interior and a history of independence not shared by its neighbours.

Its culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences.

Morocco was a French protectorate between 1912 and 1956, and since independence has remained relatively stable.

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People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

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