Morocco Earthquake: Over 1000 dead in earthquake, Moroccan royal guards deployed for rescue

At least 1000 people have been killed after a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit Morocco Friday night. The death toll is expected to rise significantly as we speak while the epicentre of the earthquake is recorded to be in the high mountains an area some 75 km away from Marakesh which is the fourth-largest city in the country.