Thousands are already understood to have died following the 6.8 magnitude tremor, with many rural, mountainous areas of the country still inaccessible to rescue workers owing to the extent of the devastation.
The quake hit around 45 miles (70km) south of the popular tourist city of Marrakech, and was felt across much of the country in cities such as capital Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir and the coastal resort of Essaouira.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 300,000 people had been affected by the disaster, including many in villages in Al Haouz province. Morocco is home to around 37 million people.
