Maps: Where the Earthquake Struck Morocco

An earthquake, which had a magnitude of at least 6.8, struck Morocco on Friday, killing more than 1,000 people and devastating a region where many vulnerable buildings were unable to withstand the shaking. Sources: U.S. Geological Survey (earthquake intensity); WorldPop (population data) The epicenter was about 35 miles west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort …

At Least 24 Killed in Minibus Crash in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco — At least 24 people died Sunday in a bus crash in central Morocco, in one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country, which has a poor road safety record. The accident occurred in Azilal Province when a minibus overturned at a curve en route to the weekly market …