Sandstorm turns sky over Marrakesh blood red (VIDEOS)

The storm caused significant damage and left one person dead

A sandstorm swept through the Morocco on Thursday, bringing businesses to a standstill and killing a young man, local media reported. 

Apocalyptic videos posted online show the sky obscured by a crimson haze and streets bathed in an orange glow.

The General Directorate of Meteorology stated that powerful winds that tore through the city reached speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, toppling trees.

Wowww!! Yesterday in #Marrakech, #Morocco a huge #sandstorm turned the sky red… pic.twitter.com/CFtxeMZeTD

— Volcaholic