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Damage from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: Caritas Maroc

Morocco Earthquake

In 2023, Morocco was been struck by a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake, which caused thousands of deaths. 

 

 

This appeal has now closed. Donations made to this appeal helped support immediate relief in the form of food, emergency shelter, access to safe water, hygiene support, essential items such as bedding and nutrition support. 

You can still make a donation to our Emergency Response Appeal below to help communities that have been affected by disaster and conflict around the world. 

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Damaged buildings from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: Caritas Morocco

Over 2,900 people lost their lives and thousands were injured

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Damage from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: Caritas Morocco

remote villages were completely destroyed

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Damaged from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: Caritas Morocco

Immediate needs included food, clean water, medicine and emergency shelter

Thousands of people were killed after a catastrophic 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kingdom of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountain range, approximately 72km from Marrakech.

  • Over 2,900 people were confirmed dead.
  • Thousands of people were injured, over 1,000 critically.

Your donations supported Caritas agencies on the ground help communities affected by the earthquake. 

Your donations helped communities with:

FOOD AND CLEAN WATER

MEDICATION AND HEALTH SERVICES

EMERGENCY SHELTER

What was the impact of the earthquake in Morocco?

The earthquake's epicentre was near the rural town of Ighil, in the Al Haouz province. Stone buildings collapsed, and some remote villages in the province were completely destroyed. 

The death toll reached over 2,900 people, with over 2,500 people injured, many of them seriously. 

Your donations helped in getting essentials like food, clean water, emergency shelter and medicine to families affected by the earthquake, while preparing for the long-term needs of people who no longer had homes to return to.

“Earthquakes of this magnitude devastate communities, destroying homes and infrastructure. This means people are just trying to survive but have no access to shelter, food, medicine or water. We are working with our partners on the ground and across the region to ensure help gets to those who need it most."

Melville Fernandez, Caritas Australia's Humanitarian Emergencies Associate Director

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Damage from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: alyaoum24/Wikimedia Commons.

Where does my donation go?

The funds raised through our Emergency Response Appeal will be used to provide immediate and longer-term humanitarian assistance to communities affected disasters and emergencies around the world. 

As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Caritas Australia is committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Find out more about ACFID Code of Conduct for Emergency Appeals.