Morocco earthquake: ‘We need help from whomever will give it’

The earthquake in Morocco has left many villages devastated, and the rescue efforts are struggling due to the remote and rugged terrain. Spanish firefighters have been among the first professional teams to reach some of the affected communities. However, the challenges are immense, and time is running out for potential survivors trapped under the rubble.

In the village of Algou, located high in the Atlas Mountains, the screams of those trapped initially filled the air. Still, as hours turned into days, hope dwindled, and the Spanish firefighters, who arrived to assist, feared the worst. The earthquake’s impact on villages like Algou has been particularly severe because the houses are often constructed from rocks, making them more vulnerable to collapse.

The Spanish firefighters’ experience in earthquake response, including their work in Turkey following a devastating earthquake, has highlighted the differences in construction materials and techniques between regions. In Turkey, steel-framed buildings were more resilient, allowing for rescues even days after the quake. In Morocco, where houses are built with rocks, the situation is far more challenging.

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The devastation has been heart-wrenching for families like Omar Ait Mahdi’s, who lost his two daughters and his home. The remote location of these villages makes rescue and relief efforts difficult, and calls for international assistance have been mounting.

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Moroccan authorities are facing increasing pressure to accept help from more countries, as the scale of the disaster becomes more apparent. So far, assistance from only a few nations has been accepted, while others, including France and Germany, have offered but have not yet been granted permission to aid in the relief efforts.

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