A powerful earthquake with magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco late Friday, causing significant damage to buildings in Marrakesh, a city known for its rich collection of architectural heritage sites. Photo: Hamza Motaki/VCG

The earthquake’s epicenter was in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake destroyed a hotel in Moulay Brahim village, Al Haouz province, south of Marrakesh. Photo: Khaled Nasraoui/VCG

A child walks by damaged buildings in Moulay Brahim on Sunday. Photo: Khaled Nasraoui/VCG

Residents of Tafeghaghte, situated about 37 miles (59.5 kilometers) from Marrakesh, leave the earthquake-damaged area on Saturday. The tremor devastated the mountain village of Tafeghaghte, reducing buildings to rubble. Photo: Senna Fadel/VCG

Survivors rest in a square in Marrakesh. Photo: Senna Fadel/VCG

People pray for the bodies of victims in Moulay Brahim. The death toll from the earthquake was 2,122, with at least 2,421 reported injuries, the Moroccan Interior Ministry said on Sunday. Photo: Senna Fadel/VCG

Women and children shelter under a makeshift tent in Al Haouz province, on Sunday. Photo: Khaled Nasraoui/VCG

Survivors recover a washing machine from their destroyed home in the town of Amizmiz on Sunday. Photo: Mosa’ab Elshamy/VCG

Tents are set up for displaced victims in Amizmiz on Sunday. Photo: Mosa’ab Elshamy/VCG