Response to the Morocco Earthquake

More than 2,800 people died after a strong earthquake hit central Morocco on 9/8/23. The earthquake occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time, at a relatively shallow depth, 71 km southwest of Marrakesh, in the High Atlas mountains, 71 km southwest of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5 km. The earthquake – of magnitude 6.8 – sent people rushing into the streets of Marrakesh and other cities, and many of the deaths are said to have occurred in hard-to-reach mountain areas. It is currently estimated that 300,000 people have been affected by the earthquake.

AMURT has a team in Marrakesh offering Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and the distribution of non-food items. The team is working in partnership with the local association JOOD and the Mohammed VI hospital in Marrakesh.

How can I help:

• By making a cash donation

How to donate:

Make your donation online here

MBway – 920 540 669 – Morocco – If it is not possible to identify the donation as Morocco, send an email to geral@amurt.pt detailing the donation.

NIB: 0035 2168 00020657930 96

IBAN: PT50 0035 2168 00020657930 96

BIC: SWIFT CGDIPTPL

AMURT trains doctors and nurses in emergency psychology in Marrakesh.

After the training, the participants asked for more training in self-care with art therapy and caregiver resilience.

AMURT purchases tents from local manufacturers in Marrakesh and, after coordination with the army and local leaders, they are distributed to those most in need.