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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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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

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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

WhatToWatch

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

The Independent UK

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.

Zenger

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 Hindu

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

The Guardian - UK

Wydad claw back twice to reach CAF Champions League final

Johannesburg (AFP) - Holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco equalised twice to draw 2-2 with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Saturday, and book a second straight CAF Champions League final against Al Ahly of Egypt.

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AFP

Nine-man Mamelodi Sundowns force draw at African champions Wydad

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa forced a 0-0 CAF Champions League semi-final draw at title-holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Saturday despite ending the first leg with nine men.

AFP

CAF Champions League semi-finals: Stars to watch

Johannesburg (AFP) - An all-star CAF Champions League semi-finals cast pits Esperance of Tunisia against Al Ahly of Egypt and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa.

AFP

Calls for probe after Moroccan football fan dies

Casablanca (Morocco) (AFP) - Morocco should investigate alleged failures that led to a football fan's death when a massive crowd filled a Casablanca stadium beyond capacity, a local official told AFP on Sunday.

AFP

Stand-in goalkeeper stars as Wydad squeeze into semis

Johannesburg (AFP) - Stand-in Wydad Casablanca goalkeeper Youssef el Motie starred as the CAF Champions League title-holders scraped into the semi-finals with a 4-3 victory on penalties over Simba of Tanzania.

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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…

AFP

Lawyer urges change in Morocco laws after child rape case

Casablanca (Morocco) (AFP) - The lawyer for an 11-year-old Moroccan girl, whose rapists received light sentences that outraged the country, on Wednesday urged authorities to review laws protecting minors.

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…

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