The crash, which took place 10km northeast of Guelmim, was caused by bad weather, the statement said.

The aircraft was carrying 9 crew members, 60 soldiers and 12 civilians, the same source added.

The three injured and the found bodies were taken to a military hospital in Guelmim, while search for the rest of the victims is underway.

The aircraft was servicing the Agadir-Laayoune-Dakhla air link.

Morocco honors military plane crash victims with death prayer on Friday

Rabat - On high instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, a funeral "prayer for the absent" will be held Friday across Morocco's mosques in memory of the victims of the military aircraft crash which occurred Tuesday near Guelmim (Morocco's south).
A statement of the Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ministry said that Imams and preachers are asked to accomplish the “prayer for the absent,” which is performed for people whose bodies are not present at the mosque, following the midday Friday prayer on July 29.

The C-130 aircraft of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) crashed into a mountain due to bad weather, leaving 78 dead and three seriously injured, according to the Royal Armed Forces.

Euro Parliament voices condolences over Moroccan military plane crash

Brussels - President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek extended on Tuesday condolences to the families of the victims of the C-130 military aircraft crash in southern Morocco.
    “On behalf of the European Parliament, I express my deep condolences to the Moroccan people and to the families of the victims of the crash of a military plane in the South of Morocco,” said Buzek in a statement  

    Our thoughts are with those lost their dear ones. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” added the European official.  

    The C-130 aircraft of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) crashed into a mountain due to bad weather, leaving 78 dead and three seriously injured, according to the Royal Armed Forces.

London expresses sympathy for Morocco on military plane crash

London - The British government has offered condolences to Morocco on the military aircraft crash on Tuesday near the southern city of Guelmim, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
    "I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives in this incident," British Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, said.

    He extended heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives of the victims, and to the Moroccan people.

    According to the Royal Armed Forces, the crash left 78 dead and three seriously wounded.