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Morocco and Libya Global Coordination Call, 14 September 2023

Attachments

1. Morocco Earthquake

Situation Updates

  • The overall number of people affected remains at 381,000, and deaths reached over 2,800 (Moroccan Ministry of Interior, 12 September 2023). Most of the casualties occurred in Al Haouz (the epicentre), and Taroudant provinces.

  • Current needs include WASH, shelter, health, and food assistance in addition to rescue and rubble removal equipment’s, medical kits, and kitchen sets.

  • The Government of Morocco has not yet issued request for international assistance (other than accepting bilateral assistance from specific Governments). Local NGOs and civil society solidarity movements are the main partners.

Logistics Updates

  • Restricted access to earthquake affected areas. Partners have reported that the access to mountains access is difficult. The Government is leading ongoing efforts for road clearance and locations which were initially not accessible by car/trucks before the earthquake are the ones remaining difficult to access. Alternative solutions, including the use of mules, quad bikes and light all-terrain vehicles are used by local NGOs. Partners are encouraged to share access constraints updates with the Global Logistics Cluster Support Team that will be reflected in the LogIE interactive map for Morocco.

  • Mohamed V Foundation, a national Moroccan association recognised as a public organisation, has set up a system for collecting aid for victims by establishing three warehouses in Marrakech and Taroudant.

  • All international airports and ports are functional and in operation. A Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) has been published on the Logistics Cluster website.

  • A first update from the IMPACCT Working Group on “Importation and Customs” is available on the Logistics Cluster website: Importation and Customs Processes, IMPACCT WG, bulletin 1, 13 September 2023

  • For more updates, alerts and logistics related information, partners can visit the dedicated Morocco Logistics Cluster Webpage.