Nearly 3,000 people have died from the disaster, along with thousands more injured.
As of now, there have been nearly 3,000 people reported and thousands more are hurt.
“Our brothers and sisters back home are suffering as we speak,” Mustapha Bahij of Tampa said.
Bahij was born in Morocco but left in 1998. Tampa became his home a few years ago, but he still visits Morocco often.
He and his wife, a doctor, are raising money through GoFundMe to help victims and their families. Collected donations will help cover medical emergencies, supplies, medicine, food and temporary shelters through connections he has with medical staff in Marrakech.
Bahij said the communities in more difficult-to-reach areas affected are generous and warm. It’s part of their culture to support each other. He adds they may not have as much money to begin with, but are always willing to give anything they have to …