2023 in Morocco
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Events
June
- June 28 – Morocco recalls its ambassador to Sweden following the burning of a Quran at a demonstration in Stockholm. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible at a time when Muslims were celebrating one of the holiest days in the calendar.[1]
August
- August 6 – Demnate bus crash. A minibus carrying 24 passengers overturned on a bend and plunged off a ravine at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, killing everyone on board.[2]
September
- September 8 – 2023 Marrakesh–Safi earthquake: At least 2000 people are killed by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Morocco.[3]