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Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages

The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

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High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?

Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality

The Guardian - UK

Racing cheeses, spicy birthdays and a fun celebrity gatecrash – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

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Lights … camera … attraction! The 32 most romantic moments in cinema

From thwarted love in Casablanca to awkward listening in Before Sunrise and bicycle jinks in Butch Cassidy, our writers pick their most passionate scenes for Valentine’s Day

The Guardian - UK

Tagine dreams: Casablanca’s take on Morocco’s most iconic dish – and how to make it

Amira Arasteh dives into the magic of tagine. In Casablanca, this culinary staple is reimagined with a cosmopolitan edge – think fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and a nod to the city’s coastal heritage – proving there’s always more to discover in this age-old favourite

The Independent UK

What is ‘skiplagging’ and how can it save me money? Flights ‘trick’ explained – and there’s a catch

The airlines don’t like passengers failing to complete their journeys, and claim users are breaching their contract for travel

The Independent UK

‘The atmosphere was electric’ – the fall and rise of Morocco’s cinemas

An important focus for socialising and learning until the 1980s, Morocco’s art-deco cinemas are undergoing a revival.

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Cockroaches on a plane: Luggage on insect-infested aircraft sent back from Manchester to Morocco

Exclusive: ‘Colleagues say I should burn my baggage rather than bringing it into my home’ says passenger

The Independent UK

Hounds review – grim and quirky Moroccan crime drama

An ex-con and his son spin around Casablanca trying to dispose of a huge corpse in Kamal Lazraq’s good-looking, if uneven, Cannes winner

The Guardian - UK

Hounds review – pitch-black comedy drama of hapless Moroccan dog-fighting hoodlums

When two low-status goons are dispatched by a Casablanca mobster to exact revenge for a lost fight, trouble is quickly off the leash

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen wins in Casablanca as new variant tests historic skills

The world No 1 identified most of the six positions from previous world championships and exploited Vishy Anand’s unfamiliarity with a classic from Havana 1889

The Guardian - UK

Casablanca Chess: Carlsen takes lead on opening day

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen leads Casablanca Chess tournament with two wins and a draw on opening day.

The Hindu

Anand, Carlsen to feature in Casablanca Chess Variant

Unique chess event in Casablanca with Anand and Carlsen playing variations of past games, aiming to engage wider audience.

The Hindu

The best movie love triangles that bring the romantic drama

From Passages to Past Lives, movie love triangles are back on the big screen. Here are 10 of the best of all time

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The Independent UK

11 of the best things to do in Morocco

From magnificent beaches to lively cities, here’s how to make the most of this North African marvel

Zenger

Moroccan Jewish Teens Make Historic Debut At JCC Maccabi Games In Israel

First-ever delegation from Morocco showcases unity and Jewish identity in international sports competition.

The Hindu

Hotel Taj Mahal Delhi’s Rick’s bar gets a makeover inspired by the iconic film, ‘Casablanca’

The newly relaunched Rick’s, at the iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi, draws its inspiration from the academy Academy Award-winning classic. Like in the film, where the protagonist Rick Blaine creates a sanctuary offering respite from the chaos of the Second World War, Rick’s aims to be a refuge for its…

The Guardian - UK

Bros to Casablanca: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Why not try a delicious and hilarious queer rom-com, or let Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman sweep you away in one of the greatest romances of all time

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Kahraba Stars as Ahly Eye African Title After Surviving Scare

Egyptian giants Al Ahly will hope for more goals from Mahmoud Kahraba as they chase a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title having survived a huge group-stage scare. Ahly host three-time title winners Raja Casablanca this weekend in the most attractive quarter-final pairing, with the return match in Morocco seven…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco’s King Inaugurates Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center in Casablanca

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI oversaw on Wednesday the inauguration of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center at Casablanca’s Ibn Rochd University Hospital. The project, carried out by Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, illustrates the special interest King Mohammed grants to the promotion of the health sector in Morocco. The King took the…

Daily Mirror

Missing Brit girl found on ship bound for Africa after disappearing for two weeks

Isobel Scott, 15, had lied to her her parents when she told them she was going to the cinema for the evening – but ended up on a ship bound for Casablanca in western Morocco

France 24

Morocco: Women's voices

Morocco is often hailed for its stability, its position as a regional leader in women's rights and for having a rich cultural history. But it's still a largely male-dominated society. So what does that mean for women in the arts? Eve Jackson meets three female creatives in and around Morocco's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco: 3 ISIS-affiliated Suspects Arrested in Murder of Policeman

Casablanca judicial police arrested Wednesday three extremists affiliated with ISIS for their alleged involvement in the murder of a policeman while on duty. The arrest was carried out in coordination between the national brigade of the judicial police and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). A statement from the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Commends Morocco’s Role in Stabilizing the Region

A delegation of US Senators has described Morocco as "a stabilizing force in a volatile region". "We express our deep appreciation to King Mohammed VI for his commitment to strengthening relations between the US and Morocco, and for his key role in advancing peace, prosperity, and security across and throughout…

The Guardian - AU

China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says

Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’

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