Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel has been converted into a refuge for Moroccan earthquake victims. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country’s High Atlas area has left more than 2,122 people dead, 2,421 wounded, and a large number still missing. Ronaldo has shown his support by allowing anyone in need of refuge from the natural catastrophe to stay at the Pestana CR7 Marrakesh Hotel. Scroll down to read Ronaldo Makes His Hotel Shelter For Morocco People.
Ronaldo Makes His Hotel Shelter For Morocco People
The 174-room, four-star hotel is regarded as one of the most attractive locations in the city and typically costs roughly £130 per night. The earthquake in Marrakesh left the old town area severely damaged, with several buildings and walls collapsing. The neighborhood is known for its winding passageways, which the destruction has rendered impenetrable.
The town plaza has also been converted into an emergency shelter, along with Ronaldo’s hotel, which can offer whatever assistance it can.
The senior men’s squad from Morocco has also been contributing by giving blood to survivors. In a video message delivered by the squad, Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi was one of the donors. Check out the post below:
On Saturday, Morocco was scheduled to take on Liberia in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. However, the game was postponed because of the earthquake, which occurred 127 miles from Marrakesh.
Lionel Messi expressed his sympathies in a statement to those impacted by the catastrophe. In a story on Instagram, Messi said, “My sympathies to all the families of the victims of the earthquake in Morocco and all the strength for the injured and the people who were affected by the terrible catastrophe.”
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has proclaimed three days of national mourning and commanded everyone in his power to do all they can to assist the victims. The country had not seen an earthquake of that size since the up to 15,000 fatalities that occurred in 1960.
The quake’s epicenter was thought to be in the High Atlas Mountains, but it was also felt more than 200 miles away, including in Rabat, the country’s capital.
Here’s a quick roundup of the situation on the ground:
- Over 2,100 people have died and 2,400 more have been wounded as a result of the earthquake on Friday.
- While relief delivery is impeded by blocked highways, rescuers are attempting to save people in remote settlements in the High Atlas highlands.
- Many residents in damaged communities describe a shortage of essentials like food, water, and shelter.
- In some places, tents have been set up, and many people are responding to appeals for blood donations.
- However, help is beginning to reach certain areas as the Moroccan army opened a crucial route from Marrakesh to the highlands early on Sunday.
- The earthquake has also severely damaged the old city; according to some estimations, up to 300,000 people may have been impacted in the Marrakesh region.
