60 years of earthquake

February 29, 1960 at 11:40 p.m.

On February 29, 1960 at 11:40 p.m., a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Agadir... 
This terrible disaster killed more than 15,000 people and injured more than 25,000. On the mountain overlooking the bay, the districts of Agadir Oufella and Founty were completely destroyed. The country woke in mourning... In the aftermath of the disaster, Sovereign Mohammed v addressed his people in a historic speech.

On February 29, 1960, the fortress was over 90% destroyed by a devastating earthquake. Ruined buildings were razed. Only the southern wail has resisted and witnessed to past grandeur.