Inaugurated in 1934, Casablanca’s Georges Orthlieb Pool was once the world’s largest swimming pool and a symbol of the city’s modernist and cosmopolitan ambitions. The pool, which fell into disrepair, was later replaced by the Hassan II Mosque in 1986, the city's most popular landmark.
In what has been described as an «arbitrary» move, public authorities began demolition operations on Monday morning targeting several buildings in the heart of Casablanca’s old city, including one belonging to the family of resistance fighter Haj Ali El Manouzi. The action has sparked anger and protest from family members.
Jazzablanca kicked off its 18th edition with a lively opening day on Thursday at Anfa Park, where music lovers soaked in the warm ambiance of food stalls, chill-out zones, and a vibrant creators’ market. The first night of the ten-day celebration wrapped up in spectacular fashion with British soul icon Seal headlining the main stage, following captivating performances by Hindi Zahra and Cuban jazz ensemble El Comité.
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