Casablanca

Kathy Kriger sitting at a bar next to a glass of wine

Kathy Kriger transformed an old, Moroccan ‘riad’ into a destination

Kathy Kriger was a commercial attaché for the American Embassy in Casablanca, Morocco. She was also a passionate entrepreneur who managed to create one of the most successful tourist attractions in Casablanca — Rick’s Café, an upscale restaurant and jazz club inspired by the famous nightclub in the 1942 classic “Casablanca.”

We’ll Always Have Casablanca

Arts, Culture & Media

Moroccan Film Examines the Roots of Terrorism

Conflict & Justice

The Legacy and Lasting Influence of ‘Casablanca,’ 70 Years Later

Joseph Braude on his new book ‘The Honored Dead’

Conflict & Justice
The World

Child maids in Morocco

Conflict & Justice

In Morocco human rights groups are pointing out the use � and abuse � of children as house maids. They say each year thousands of girls from poor families are sent to work among the wealthy. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Casablanca.

The World

The World – Episode 20071120 – Casablanca re-make in India

David Kohn reports on a re-make of the classic movie “Casablanca” that is being produced in India. In this version, the familiar plot unfolds against a backdrop that resembles the ethnic conflict that has fueled years of civil war in Sri Lanka.