A 3.9 magnitude aftershock hits Morocco as rescuers search for survivors

More than two thousand people have already been confirmed dead

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Morocco has been hit by another aftershock, following the powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday night.

Today's tremor measured 3.9, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake hit on Friday night and more than two thousand people have already been confirmed dead - and it's unclear if this aftershock has led to further damage or casualties.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a high degree of caution 'advisory' to holiday makers intent on travelling to Morocco despite Friday's quake.

The local airport remains open and flights continue to operate in Agadir.

Irish tour operators on the ground in Marrakesh are reporting that holiday makers in the area are safe.

CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association Clare Dunne says the majority of Irish travellers are in an area around 250 kilometres away from the epicentre of the quake:

"We've been in touch with the major tour operators who operate to Morocco and they have advised that all of their clients are safe and well. Everybody who was due to arrive on Friday did so and they've been looked after."

She continued, "Some of the accommodation that they were due to go to wasn't habitable so they were moved and they're all fine."