Moroccans living in the village of Moulay Brahim are mourning neighbors who perished after a 6.8 earthquake destroyed buildings and lives. The village surrounded by stunning vistas attracting tourists and outdoor enthusiasts was full of small hotels and cafes overlooking gorges and green valleys. It is now a scene of devastation. People in the poor, mountain community about 45 kilometers northeast of the quake epicenter live in homes made of clay brick and cinder block, many of which are no longer safe to inhabit. Possibly dozens of villagers are dead and scores of homes crumpled. Crews continue listening for desperate sounds of life within the ruins.

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