Over 2,000 people have now confirmed to have died so far, most in remote mountainous areas in the centre of Morocco
The tremor was a 6.8 magnitude quake, the country’s strongest on record
The King of Morocco has declared three days of national morning
Earthquake survivors huddled for a night in the open on the High Atlas Mountains on Saturday night
Footage on social media showed panicked locals screaming and fleeing for cover as the powerful tremor struck the region. Shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh
Some buildings have collapsed in the old city of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors
The latest Interior Ministry figures put the death toll at 2,012, with 2,059 people injured, including 1,404 in critical condition.
Morocco has declared three days of mourning and King Mohammed VI called for prayers for the dead to be held at mosques across the country on Sunday.
Video of damage caused by earthquake in Tizint tasset Village in Taroudant region has been released on social media with people carrying victims from the ruins and appealing for ambulances to come out
The World Health Organization said more than 300,000 people have been affected by the disaster.
“The next 24 to 48 hours will be critical in terms of saving lives,” Caroline Holt, global director of operations for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said in a statement.
The Death toll is expected to continue rising as the search for victims continues
