In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week
Thousands of people have died in Morocco after a strong earthquake struck near Marrakesh late on Friday night.
The death toll continues to climb as search-and-rescue teams comb through the rubble looking for survivors.
The disaster damaged entire towns as well as parts of the walls that surround Marrakesh’s old city, a Unesco World Heritage site built in the 12th century.
Host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's assistant foreign editor Hadya Al Alawi to find out more on the developing story.
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Updated: March 06, 2024, 7:54 AM
