NPR correspondent Brian Mann dreamed for nearly 40 years of climbing in North Africa's highest mountains. This winter, he finally got the chance.

The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 23:11 local time on Friday, was in the High Atlas Mountains, 44 miles (71km) south-west of Marrakesh, at a depth of 11.5 miles (18.5km).

NPR correspondent Brian Mann dreamed for nearly 40 years of climbing in North Africa's highest mountains. This winter, he finally got the chance.

The village is located high in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, and its scenery, the fresh air, the friendly people drew his parents there nearly every summer. CNN values your feedback 1.

Remote villages in the Atlas Mountains are among the hardest hit by Friday's earthquake that killed more than 2,100. Crews are struggling to reach communities amid aftershocks and damaged roads.

Moulay Brahim was once a happy place for Sami Sensis. The village is located high in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, and its scenery, the fresh air, the friendly people drew his parents there nearly ...