Quick Scoop

Marrakech has been in the news for a few different reasons, but the biggest widely reported event was the 2023 Morocco earthquake , which damaged historic parts of Marrakech and caused major casualties across the country.

What people may mean

  • Earthquake damage: Reports described damage to Marrakech landmarks, including parts of the old city and the Koutoubia Mosque area.
  • Security and city updates: More recent coverage mentions Marrakech reinforcing security in Jamaa el-Fna with a smart control room.
  • General trend/news context: Marrakech also keeps showing up in travel and culture coverage as a lively, high-profile destination.

If you meant a specific incident

If you’re asking about a particular event in Marrakech —like a quake, protest, crime story, celebrity sighting, or travel update—send me a little more detail and I’ll narrow it down.

Bottom line

The most notable major event associated with Marrakech in recent coverage is the September 2023 earthquake , but there are also newer local updates about tourism and security.