More than 2,100 people are confirmed dead from Friday's powerful earthquake in Morocco, and authorities warn the toll is still expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. Follow here for live updates.
From CNN's Ivana Kottasová in Marrakechin the city’s historical quarter was a treasured place of prayer for the hundreds of traders working at the busy market outside.The mosque, located in the corner of the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, had a beautiful tower which — once adorned with white triangle decoration — has almost entirely collapsed in theThe beautiful building is barely recognizable now.
The medina district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Once defending the city from danger, large parts of these walls have been damaged in the quake. Long sections are showing deep cracks and parts have crumbled. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged and some have collapsed entirely. On Sunday morning, large piles of rubble were dotted around the area, with stray cats scouring them for food. Some sections of the city were cordoned off with fencing, as the old building could be at risk of collapse.
Away from the historical medina, in many of the modern parts of Marrakech, the impact was barely noticeable. Cafes and restaurants reopened Sunday morning, catering to tourists who decided to stay.
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