RIYADH: The Saudi Embassy in Morocco said that it is monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake that struck near Marrakech on Friday night, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The embassy confirmed Saudi citizens’ safety and urged them to follow the instructions of crisis management authorities. It added that it is coordinating with Moroccan authorities to evacuate citizens from affected areas.
The embassy also extended its condolences and sympathy to Morocco’s government and people.
The death toll from the 6.8-magnitude earthquake had risen to 1,037 by late Saturday, with more than 1,200 injured.
