Morocco was struck by a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Friday night. The devastating earthquake occurred 75 kilometres from the city of Marrakech and the tragic event has resulted in thousands of people losing their lives while a huge number have been left wounded. Amid the chaos and tragedy, Cristiano Ronaldo's Hotel Pestana CR7 located in the outskirts of Marrakech, has offered shelter to the victims of the earthquake. It is known that the hotel has given up on its up-market qualities in a bid to provide assistance to the survivors of the seismic shock. Morocco vs Liberia AFCON 2023 Qualifier in Agadir Postponed Due to Earthquake

Ronaldo's hotel is graded as a four-star star and it has many facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant and terrace. The Al-Nassr captain possesses a chain of hotels spanning Europe and the Middle East.The compassionate gesture from the part of Portugal's football legend has been lauded by people all around the globe.

The earthquake has demolished a huge number of buildings and led to many casualties. Following the deadly incident, many survivors are in search of shelter and this is where Ronaldo's hotel has come to the rescue. ‘We Are Not Friends But We Respect Each Other’ Cristiano Ronaldo States That Rivalry With Lionel Messi is Over, Says ‘We Have Changed the History of Football’

Barring Ronaldo many renowned world leaders, and sports personalities have extended their support to the victims of the earthquake  Star Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, along with his compatriots, are donating blood to help the people in need following the natural disaster.

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