Moroccan state TV said that around 820 people were reported dead in the earthquake, according to information from the interior ministry.
In the past, Morocco experienced some really big earthquakes, including one that happened in 2004.
A strong earthquake happened in al-Hoceima in the north-east of Morocco and it caused the death of 628 people.
In 1960, a very strong earthquake happened in Agadir and it caused the death of 12,000 people.
That might show us how many people could get hurt or killed in this earthquake.
The centre of the earthquake last night was in the Atlas Mountains. There are many small villages that are far away and hard to get to. It might be a long time before we find out how bad this big disaster is.
The event has cause the British Airways to switch the airplane they use for the Marrakesh route. This change will be helpful in case UK tourists are stuck and need to comeback home quickly due to an emergency.
The airline has talked to all of its customers in Morocco to make sure they are okay.
“We are keeping a close eye on the situation and if customers have plans to travel to or from Marrakesh within the next two weeks, they can change their dates for free. “
The earthquake did not change BA’s regular flight schedule.
US President Joe Biden has shown his feelings of care and sorrow for the people affected by an earthquake. Heal so mentioned that the US is prepared to offer any help that might be needed.
He said he feels very sad about the earthquake in Morocco, which caused many people to die and a lot of destruction.
President Xi Jinping of China has sent a message of sympathy to Morocco, according to state media.