Inaayah Makda, a 7-year-old from Blackburn, went missing after a wave swept her and her parents off rocks near Casablanca during a family holiday. Her parents were rescued but Inaayah has not been found. Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain and the U.K. Foreign Office are coordinating support, while Moroccan Civil Protection leads the search, which has been hindered by stormy weather. A GoFundMe to fund private search efforts was paused due to permission and weather complications.
7-Year-Old Inaayah Missing After Wave Sweeps Family Off Rocks in Morocco; Storm Hinders Search
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A seven-year-old girl from Blackburn, Lancashire, is missing after a wave swept her and her parents off rocks near the Casablanca coast during a family holiday. The child, identified as Inaayah Makda, vanished after the incident on Jan. 29 while her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were rescued and treated for shock.
Search Efforts and Official Response
Local Moroccan rescue teams, including the Moroccan Civil Protection, have been conducting search and rescue operations at the scene. Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain said he has been in direct contact with Inaayah's family and is coordinating with the U.K. Foreign Office to ensure every possible step is taken to assist the search.
Hussain has publicly expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of urgency and responsiveness from the Moroccan Embassy, saying repeated emails and calls went unanswered and that he was unable to reach embassy officials in person despite visiting the office.
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Family Statements and Challenges
Inaayah's father described the moment the family was swept off the rocks, saying the tide rose suddenly and carried them into the water. He said he prays his daughter is safe and hopes she is waiting to be rescued.
The family and their supporters initially set up a GoFundMe to cover private search resources such as boat hire and aerial support, plus essential family needs. Organisers later paused donations, citing the complex requirements for permissions, coordination with authorities, and worsening weather conditions that have affected search operations.
Current Status
Searches have been periodically disrupted by stormy seas and poor weather, limiting aerial and sea-based efforts. Moroccan authorities remain involved and have promised ongoing updates as conditions allow. The family continues to await news while receiving support from their local MP and the U.K. Foreign Office.
Note: This is an ongoing situation; official updates from Moroccan rescue services and U.K. authorities should be monitored for the latest information.
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