A Brisbane man is among hundreds of people trying to escape one of Morocco’s busiest airports after the country began closing its borders to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Key points:
- Mr Gharakhanian arrived in Morroco for a short trip from London
- His scheduled flight was cancelled and he can’t get another one
- He says the Australian Embassy turned him away with little help
Matt Gharakhanian made moves to leave Morocco shortly after landing in the country on the weekend, as news broke it would soon be closing inbound and outbound travel to dozens of countries.
The 33-year-old from Brisbane has been waiting in the Marrakech Menara Airport trying to secure a flight out, amid growing unrest.
“I don’t feel safe being here and I have no option but to stay,” he said.
“I have limited funds and currently no way out.
“It’s utter chaos.”
Mr Gharakhanian said he and several other Australians have been waiting at the airport but found themselves surrounded by protests in the terminal that broke out late on Monday.
Dozens of travellers began chanting noisily and dancing, demanding action from authorities.
