An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale hit the central region of Morocco on Friday night, causing casualties and significant damage. The National Institute of Geophysics reported that aftershocks may continue for several days or weeks following the earthquake. As of Sunday, the death toll from the earthquake had risen to 632 people. Many of the fatalities were located in remote mountain areas that were difficult to reach. The tremors were felt in the provinces and administrative areas of El-Houz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant. Celebrities from across the Arab world reacted to the disaster on social media, sending messages of condolences and prayers to the affected population.