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9/8/23 Earthquake in Morocco
Re: Earthquake in Morocco 9/9/23
Unimaginable devastation for the people living in these cities.
Question: When will Tauck post information about upcoming November, 2023 “Magic of Morocco” trips?
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Re: Earthquake in Morocco 9/9/23
Unimaginable devastation for the people living in these cities.
Question: When will Tauck post information about upcoming November, 2023 “Magic of Morocco” trips?
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You are going ot have to call them, and they will likely say it is too early to make decisions.
I did call. Our trip leaves in a October. I was told today (Monday) that they have spoken with partners there and as of now trips are on. The woman who answered the call was definitely scripted. She said that most of the destruction was in the mountains. This doesn’t seem accurate based on media coverage. I just look again at the itinerary and they have us 4 nights in Marrakech (we added a night so that would be 5). I don’t see that happening. We are in a wait and see situation.
I have spoken to friends in Marrakech, the actual city center/Medina did not suffer any damage. , sadly it's mostly up the Atlas Mountains- so even the visit to the desert w/ camels and dinner should be okay.-
The Media coverage is not correct. they are calling all the area Marrakech- and it's actually up north from Marrakech.
Don't change your plans due to media info.- I would follow Tauck's advise.
mil - Thank you! We are going in November but still it is nice to know that you have actually spoken to friends that live there. We have to depend on the media for our information.
Noreen Hi.
Yes, the media doesn't realize the impact that giving wrong info. can have in many ways... and the one girl (tourist) that was giving a report did not mention at all where she was... and kept saying Marrakech...
I call my friends today again, to hear if there was anything new, they told me aid it's starting to increase. Spain, Israel, France are there at the affected area. World central Kitchen is also there with food, water, medical supplies and they have been rescuing people. the stores at the Medina are open during working hours, at night the medina has closed earlier due to lack of tourist and also less food stands.
They do need more medical supplies, expected.
This is all I know... as of today.
mil - We appreciate the information and thank you. We are so looking forward to this trip.
Yes, Mil thank you. We are also looking forward to this trip and now in many ways even more so to show our support.
Note conflicting reports re Marrakech and also Imlil near the epicenter; I've been following Imlil; I was there 6 years ago. I remember those who didn't want to climb rode donkeys up to our lodge. This video is from the Medina in Marrakech and shows I believe the Jewish Quarter, which was heavily damaged.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXIioBeCaa8
Here is the latest from the Washington post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/09/11/morocco-earthquake-flights-tours/
AlanS. I don’t have a subscription and can’t read the article. Can you provide a brief summary.
Try this. I did it as a share
https://wapo.st/3PiOm1O
Mfrancis—thank you!!
I’m typing this on my iPad (from my hospital bed 😲)
What???
Long story- trimming branches about 12’ up in a big river birch. Unintentionally took the fast way down without the ladder. Many fractures. Arms and legs OK, torso and spine not so much! 😫
Oh dear! Wishing you a speedy recovery and as little pain as possible. I hope your beautiful photos can distract you for a bit at least.
Oy—thankfully bones will mend! I’m confident that your compulsive nature will bode well for a speedy and complete recovery. Best Wishes!!
Thanks. I have my iPad with me with photos from every trip. One nurse is from Jerusalem and evidently travels (she just got back from Barcelona) so we had a good chat!
To a speedy recovery, Alan. Time to begin dictating your memoirs.
Alan, we all reach an age when there are things best left undone or for others to do. I certainly hope you recover soon.
Alan, sorry to hear about your accident. I enjoy all your contributions to the forum so hope you can get back to travel soon!
Alan, I just saw this. Oh my goodness. Feel better and get well. You must have a next trip already planned to look forward to. Sending positive thoughts your way.
AlanS- Wishing you a speedy recovery! I appreciate all your input!
Feel better Alan!
Alan...sending wishing to you for a speedy and comfortable recovery
These are the lovely inhabitants of a Berber settlement who welcomed us into their home for a tea ceremony during the Tauck Magic of Morocco tour in April of 2023. I reread my trip notes, but I have no idea what the name of the town was. In approximating the route we took through the desert on unpaved roads from the Four Seasons in Marrakesh , I believe the town is in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains ( the range of mountains which is southwest of the Middle Atlas Mountains). I can’t help but wonder about how these people are. There is great joy in sharing in other cultures and other peoples’ lives. There is also great pain in the face of a natural disaster such as this when you worry for the welfare of these beautiful people whose lives are so different from our own. Hopefully, people are sending more than “thoughts and prayers”.
Speedy recovery, Alan.
Alan - So sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you recover soon.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/252841601060804?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=roAVj8
For all the answers. This is at the Medina
https://fb.watch/naKKpmxadp/?mibextid=UVffzb