Morocco rebuilds homes after 2023 quake, some survivors still in tents

Morocco has rebuilt thousands of homes in the region devastated by the magnitude‑6.8 earthquake that struck on September 8, 2023, according to the Ministry of Housing, which reports that more than 3,500 dwellings have been reconstructed through a combination of state funding and international aid. The reconstruction program, overseen by the National Office of Housing, has focused on seismic‑resistant designs and has prioritized families whose structures were completely destroyed, with the goal of restoring normalcy before the end of 2025.

Despite the progress, a number of survivors remain in temporary shelters, living in tents set up in makeshift camps near the epicenter. Representatives of these residents say they have not received any direct assistance from the government and continue to face shortages of water, electricity and basic services. Humanitarian groups operating in the area have called for a reassessment of aid distribution to ensure that all affected households receive the support promised in the post‑disaster response plan. The ongoing disparity highlights the challenges of fully addressing the needs of the earthquake‑impacted population even as reconstruction advances.