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On Friday, October 7, 2023, Moroccan authorities said that they had begun providing money to those whose homes were destroyed during the earthquake. The government stated that initial monthly payments of $242 would be disbursed starting on October 6. These payments a one of the several forms of relief that Morocco plans to provide. The government plans to provide temporary rehousing assistance and up to $13,600 to rebuild destroyed homes. Additionally, there are plans to rebuild about 1,000 schools and 42 health centers.
The Royal Cabinet said that payments would go to 50,000 households in the affected region. Morocco has also pledged to upgrade and widen roads and offer additional assistance to farmers and herders.