This is an entry from: Morocco earthquake live: Offers of aid flow in, but not without controversy
Morocco's king orders armed forces to help with rescue effort
9 September 2023 13:42 BST
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has ordered the armed forces to mobilise air, land, specialised search and rescue teams and a surgical field hospital to help with the rescue effort.
Despite offers of help, Rabat has yet to formally ask for international assistance, a step required before outside rescue crews can be deployed to the disaster area.