Spain’s King Felipe VI extended his sympathies to King Mohammed VI of Morocco after a powerful earthquake struck the Maghreb region, expressing a heartfelt sense of sorrow for the lives lost and the suffering caused. The message conveyed a deep concern for those affected and a wish for rapid help to reach the hardest hit areas.
A public exchange accompanied the formal message between the Spanish and Moroccan crowns, highlighting a shared commitment to supporting those impacted during this difficult time. Reactions from Madrid stressed both solidarity with the Moroccan people and readiness to assist in relief efforts, underscoring a longstanding Franco-Moroccan relationship built on mutual respect and cooperation.
In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered solidarity and support to the Moroccan people as news of the disaster spread, while fellow Spanish leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo also voiced support through social channels.
Condolence message from Biden
President Joe Biden conveyed profound sadness over the catastrophe and announced that the administration was coordinating with authorities to provide all necessary assistance to Morocco. The aim was to ensure the safety of American citizens and to support the Moroccan government in the wake of the quake. The White House reiterated that the United States stands with King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people during these testing times.
In parallel, France signaled its willingness to contribute to relief efforts, with President Emmanuel Macron affirming support for urgent aid. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also voiced readiness to supply resources to aid Moroccan brothers and sisters facing the disaster, emphasizing a shared sense of urgency in the region.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz joined the chorus of sympathy, calling the event devastating and extending thoughts to the victims and all those affected by the natural disaster.
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to the Moroccan leadership, acknowledging the tragedy and wishing a swift recovery for those injured. He noted Russia’s sympathy for the Moroccan people and affirmed readiness to provide further assistance as needed, according to official Kremlin communications.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed sincere condolences to the Moroccan monarch and to all Moroccans who lost their lives, while wishing a rapid return to health for the injured and reaffirming Ukraine’s solidarity at this time of loss.
Turkish leadership also joined the international expressions of support, with Ankara affirming its commitment to supply the necessary resources to assist Moroccan citizens in need, reflecting a regional pledge to stand with Morocco during the emergency response phase.
EU offers help
European leaders underscored their support for Morocco in facing the devastating earthquake. The European Union reiterated its solidarity with the Moroccan people and acknowledged the pain suffered by families of the victims and the injured, while wishing the fastest possible recovery for those affected. The EU highlighted the essential work of emergency services and first responders, acknowledging their critical role in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell expressed deep condolences to the Moroccan people and to all who lost loved ones, reinforcing a commitment to coordinated international relief efforts. EU institutions emphasized a united and practical approach to assisting Morocco as it navigates the aftermath of the quake, including medical aid, shelter, and humanitarian support. The collective response from European partners reflects a long-standing emphasis on humanitarian relief and regional stability in North Africa and the broader Mediterranean basin. (Source: official statements from the involved institutions and national governments in the days following the earthquake.)