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Mohammed Elhmatif and his sons, Rayan, right, and Ali, stand amidst the rubble of their home which was damaged by the earthquake, in Ijjoukak village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

A magnitude 3.9 aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors in ancient cities and towns

By Sam Metz and Mosa'ab Elshamy - Associated Press

People dig graves for people who died, during an earthquake, in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 1000 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. But the full toll was not known as rescuers struggled to get through boulder-strewn roads to the remote mountain villages hit hardest. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Live Updates: Morocco struggles after rare, powerful earthquake kills and injures scores of people

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

People take shelter and check for news on their mobile phones after an earthquake in Rabat, Morocco, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 800 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech

By Sam Metz and Mosa'ab Eishamy - Associated Press

A man drives past a damaged wall of the historic Medina of Marrakech, after after an earthquake in Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 600 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake

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People take shelter and check for news on their mobile phones after an earthquake in Rabat, Morocco, late Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing hundreds and damaging historic buildings

By Sam Metz - Associated Press

In this image released by Morocco's Foreign Ministry, Morocco Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, right, and Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Omar Hilale, left, welcome UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, as he visits the region, in Rabat, Morocco, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo via Morocco Foreign Ministry)

A UN envoy has made his first visit to Western Sahara. He pledged to advance the political process

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FILE - Moroccan and Israeli flags are displayed in the Moroccan Foreign Ministry in Rabat, Morocco, Aug. 11, 2021. Morocco’s senate president has postponed a historic visit to Israel due to health reasons. Israel officials announced the delay on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 a day before Enaam Mayara's scheduled visit to Israel’s Knesset, or parliament. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, file)

Moroccan senate president delays historic trip to Israel due to illness and says he will return

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People attend the funeral of Bilal Kissi, who was killed by Algerian forces, in the city of Saaidia, Morocco, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Two men were killed by Algerian forces after they strayed across Morocco’s maritime border with Algeria on water scooters, and a third was detained by Algerian authorities, according to Moroccan media reports.(AP Photo)

Moroccans protest after Algeria acknowledges deadly shooting at a group on water scooters

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France's Kenza Dali is congratulated by teammate Kadidiatou Diani, right, after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup

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France's head coach Herve Renard gestures during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between France and Panama at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

No split loyalties for France and Morocco coaches ahead of Women’s World Cup clash

By James Robson - Associated Press

Morocco's Nesryne El Chad celebrates with fans after the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between Morocco and Colombia in Perth, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Germany's Lena Oberdorf reacts following the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Germany in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Katie Tucker)

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever

By James Robson - Associated Press

Morocco's Salma Amani runs for the ball during the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between Morocco and Colombia in Perth, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

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Morocco players celebrate following the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women’s World Cup

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Morocco players celebrate following the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Atlas Lionesses become latest Morocco team to earn a World Cup upset

By Cassidy Hettescheimer - Associated Press

Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina, left, and Fatima Gharbi walk around the ground during a familiarization tour ahead of their Women's World Cup Group H match against Germany in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, July 23, 2023. When Benzina steps onto the pitch Monday evening, she will be first player to compete in a senior-level FIFA Women's World Cup wearing a hijab. (AP Photo/Victoria Adkins)

Morocco, Benzina set to make Women’s World Cup history in a game against Germany

By Cassidy Hettesheimer - Associated Press

Women referees pose for a portrait after officiating a match in the Morocco's professional women league, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls even if some in the Arab world ignore it

By Marian Fam - Associated Press

First lady Jill Biden waits with President Joe Biden to greet South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on the North Portico of the White House in Washington ahead of a State Dinner, April 26, 2023. Jill Biden will promote women and youth empowerment, and attend a Jordanian royal wedding, during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The first lady's office says she'll depart on a six-day trip that will take her to Jordan, Egypt, Morocco and Portugal. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

By Darlene Superville - Associated Press

France's Youssouf Fofana, center, vies for the ball with Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri and Achraf Hakimi, right, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Morocco threatens to skip African soccer tournament

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Moroccans gather to watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco played in Qatar, at a public viewing place in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Sonia Moussaid)

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

By Tarik El-Barakah - Associated Press