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    Africa - Europe tunnel

    Tootsie, the Spanish and Moroccan governments have been holding negotiations to build this tunnel for over 20 years. According to the national press, it finally got approval in Jan 2004 and both countries signed an agreement to build the 39 km (24 miles) rail tunnel under the strait of...
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    Al Houara Resort

    Development is currently being marketed by Sotheby’s International, who I believe are the master agents. It looks like one of the best developments in Morocco at the moment. I belive its nestled somewhere between the Tanjah, Tinja and the Paradise Resort projects, but am not too sure. When I...
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    Latest News on Morocco....

    Reem to develop a 200 hectare project in Marrakech Abu Dhabi-based Reem Investments has inked an agreement with the government of Morocco to develop an $803.7m project in Marrakech, reported WAM. The 200-hectare project, named Atlas Garden, will consist of three hotels, a fitness club, golf...
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    New projects in Asilah

    I've just come across a new development called Sunset Resort. This development of two bedroom apartments and is situated in Asilah and features direct access to the wide sandy unspoilt beach and features ample areas of parkland and green space. The 400 apartments and penthouses were released for...
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    Tinja villas/townhouses

    No didn't manage to get any, but my sources tell me the villas were going for silly numbers around 450,000 Euros, but the townhouse were a little more appealing at 350,000 Euros. Looks like Morocco prices are on the up!
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    Whats mogador!?

    It's the name of the development, which is part of the Azur plan!!!!
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    Exact Location of Mogador

    Been trying to find out about this project but as its early days, there is very little info around. I know the development is in and around Essaouira and that when the French protectorate was established in 1912, the Essaouira town was renamed Mogador. With independence, in 1956, the name was...
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    Construction started on Mazagan

    Tootsie, I couldn’t get the link to work, but I did come across this which put into perspective what’s going on in Mazagan..... On June 25th 07, Mr Driss JETTOU, the Prime Minister, undertook to launch the construction work of "Mazagan" tourist station in Al Haouzia (El Jadida...
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    Le Laurier Rose Residence Phase 1

    I have received details this morning from Profile Africa who are marketing a number of apartments on a new development in Port Lixus called, Le Laurier Rose Residence. Having looked at the launch prices, I found them to be tad expensive!! All apartments (not too sure if they are two or three...
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    Port Lixus Condo Hotel

    Been looking at this Plan Azur project for a while, but it has taken some time to really get off the ground. The first official launch (Mar 07) was phase 1 of apartments within a Condominium hotel. Here, investors have the opportunity to own the individual hotel units which offer a share of the...
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    Watch out for Tangiers

    :D Anybody looking at Morocco property should really watch out for Tangier, as this looks very much like the next emerging hotspot in the country. Flying times to Tangier are just two and a half hours from the UK, it is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in 2008 a new tunnel will be built to...
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    10 Reasons why Morocco!

    1) Year round sunshine - Hot summers, mild winters, an ideal winter sun destination 2) Climate and sea conditions are perfect for all types of water sports 3) Unique culture and history, close to Europe yet the gateway to Africa - an entirely different culture and landscape 4) French...
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    Fadesa to create Medina d'Artisanat

    Medina d'Artisanat will be built within the tourist areas of Saïdia, under the terms of an agreement between the ministry for Tourism, the Craft industry and the social Economy and the Fadesa-Morocco Group. The seaside resort will include a space for marketing products dedicated to the...
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    Fadesa to Develop at Plage Blance

    The Fadesa Group which currently has a strong footage in Morocco recently announced that they will build more than 5,000 tourist residences in the last part of the Plan of Azur located in the province of Guelmim, also known as the “White Beachâ€. Having gained the development rights to...
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    One of the most Challenging 2 Build

    As each resort within the Azur plan will be offering a slightly different product to appeal to different markets and encourage repeat visitation, Plage Blanche, the southernmost resort, will be positioned as ‘an oasis by the sea’, with rare birds, fossils and archaeological sites to appeal...
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    Morocco property market - good time?

    The construction in Morocco has started and is currently being compared to that of Spain 15 years ago. I think we can safely call it a ‘boom market’ thanks to the government’s initiatives, as resorts have fast started to spring up along the country’s coastline - Many of these...
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    Home Owner Visas

    Kelly, Just to confirm, European nationals are free to enter Morocco without restrictions for up to three months on any one visit. For longer stays, property owners may apply for a permanent visa. With the government looking to encourage foreign ownership, long term visas for property owners...
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    New projects in Asilah

    At the moment there are 3 larges scale projects within the Asilah area. These projects are already listed on this forum under the Tangiers section and are: Tinja (Emaar),Paradise Beach & Golf (Atlantic Beach Resort SARL) and Tanjah (Dreamworld). All 3 projects are next to each other and around...
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    Samanah resales

    Samanah Country Club is probably one of the most prestigious developments in the Marrakech area at this present time. That’s mainly due to the location (close links to airport) and the vast area this development is being built over (approx 285 hectares). There’s going to be around 560...
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    New or Old?

    Hello everyone, I’m new to this forum but not new to Morocco, especially property - I have been buying and selling there for a few years. One question I keep getting asked by a lot of UK buyers is whether they should opt for a riad in the Medina which needs a complete facelift or something...
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