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The conventions, concluded between the Moroccan government and two important economic operators from UAE “Dubai Holding” and “EMAAR”, concern development project and assessment of residential and tourist potentials for a budget of USD 9 billion.

These agreements, which extend over 10 years, aim at encouraging investment in the four principal poles of economic development in the kingdom, including Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier.

The convention, related to the upgrading of the 330 ha Rabat beach, was signed by the Wali of the Rabat-Sale-Azemmour-Zaer region, Hassan Amrani, the president of EMAAR group, M'Hamed Al Abbar, the president of the council of Rabat urban commune, Omar Bahraoui and the General Director of the Agency for Housing and Military Equipment (ALEM).

The convention, related to 110 ha ‘Amwaj' project in Rabat as part of the valuation of Bouregreg valley, was signed by the president of “Dubai Holding” group, Hakim El Maghari Essakl.

As for the convention of Oukaimden tourist project, which will extend on 600 ha, it was signed by the Wali of the region of Marrakech-Tensift-Haouz Mounir Chraibi and the president of EMAAR group. The investment cost USD 1,4 billion.

The agreement of building a tourist and residential complex in Tangier was signed by the Wali of Tanger-Tetouan region Mohammed Hassad and the president of EMAAR group.

The conclusion of these agreements, fruit of a personal engagement of HM King Mohammed VI, reinforces the exceptional partnership existing between Morocco and the UAE.

The conventions stress the respect and confidence uniting the two countries.

They share the same vision of reinforcing the dynamism of their economic development.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister Driss Jettou, the Monarch's advisors, members of the government, the UAE ambassador in Rabat and several businessmen.

9 BILLION, thank jou u UAE

Hi Casa,

This is a great time for morocco, and all people that love and care for morocco.

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Moroccan Property is booming, I guess the prices of houses will double the next 5 years!

The project is colossal. And according to the persons in charge for the area, it will be the spearhead of the opening-up and the development of the area of Haouz. It’s an important investment. 1. 4 billion dollar will be invested in a gigantic place of interest in Oukaïmeden, the single ski resort of Africa, located within 70 kilometers of Marrakech in the mountains of Jbel Toubkal.

It’s a residential complex with 11 hotels and golf. The whole will occupy a surface of 600 hectares. The investors highlight that it will be the highest golf in the world, one 18 holes located at 3.000 meters height. But, before, it will be necessary to level the station to answer the international standards of the activities of winter sports.

The promoter is not other than EMAAR. Its project is part of the 8 conventions concluded between the Arab Emirates and the Moroccan government under the presidency from Its Majesty the King, Wednesday in Casablanca.

According to the technical studies, a coherent management of the tracks would allow a higher snowing. This will increase, in time and quality, the activity of the winter sports. The technical approach also considers artificial snowing, a solution adopted by several other international stations of ski. That requires alteration work through the creation of water reserves, but that can allow only 6 months of snowing.

Since 2004, the station knows favorable climatic conditions with falls of snows from the very start of the winter, (November in particular). Due to the nature of the activity, the station currently accommodates less than 5.000 visitors per weekend, whereas the period of snowing does not exceed three months. The period of snowing will be lengthened to 6 months and the site could be used during spring and even in summer thanks to its golf and its residences.

seems to be alot going on in Morocco lately

Doesn't Lesothu have skiing as well :dunno:

theres also ski in tanzania on the kilimanjaro and on the drakensberg mountains in south africa

THAT IS MARVELLOUS

i'm sure there are some other skiing in africa. in Morocco there is at least 4 others but this is the first in this size with many hotels and managed professionally

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good project...sounds like it will definately be the largest ski resort complex in africa.

But true, there are 3 ski resorts in south africa, all off the Drakensberg mountains, but not on the scale of this project

Thank you very much for that piece of information

My enghlish is not clear because i am french. Excuse me for after.


Two new projects Dubai Towers - Casablanca and Marina de Casablanca - were announced as part of the agreement.


Mohammed Al Gergawi said, "I had the honour of meeting His Majesty King Mohammed VI. He welcomed our planed investments in Morocco and assured us that Morocco will support Dubai Holding and UAE companies."


He added, "Apart from achieving high growth, the Moroccan Government's policies aimed at diversifying its economy and moving beyond the agriculture sector have met with great success. The Government has also worked hard to develop regulations that made the country more attractive for Arab and Gulf investors. We are very confident of the potential of Moroccan economy under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI."


Farhan Faraidooni, CEO of Dubai International Properties said, "Morocco has some of the most historically rich cities in the region. It has a favourable climate and a highly-developed tourism infrastructure which make them ideal business and tourism destinations. Over the last few years, the country has also worked to develop itself as an international economic hub."


The CEO of DIP said: "DIP's projects in Morocco will be spread across its biggest cities including Marrakesh, Casablanca and Al Rabat. The Dubai Towers - Casablanca', the newly announced project worth US$ 600 million, will cover an area of 240,000 sq. m and will include two buildings - a hotel and an office tower. A mall anchored by prestigious brand names will add to the attractiveness of the development. The whole complex will offer office space, residential apartments, and retail and entertainment facilities.


"Marina de Casablanca, the other new project worth US$ 500 million, will feature offices, retail and entertainment facilities, marina hotels, residential apartments, promenade and open landscape spaces, over a built-up area of 190,000 sq. m."


Amwaj, a massive US$ 2 billion community development project, already in progress in Al Rabat, also forms part of the investment.


Dubai Holding, the parent company of DIP has made significant investments in many sectors across Europe, US, Middle East and Asia through three of its subsidiaries, Dubai International Capital, Dubai International Properties and Dubai Investment Group. The last two years has seen a spate of big investments from Dubai Holding including the acquisition of US$ 1 billion shares in DaimlerChrysler, the acquisition of Charterhouse Capital Partners, which owns the Tussauds Group and many tourism and entertainment projects, in addition to investments in leading hotels and properties in big markets.

The dubai towers Casablanca are to estimate 600 million euros whereas those of dubai have couter that 350 million and those of Istanbul 500 million.

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Nice to see Casablanca get some nice towers!

from where did you get the pictures of dubai towers in casablanca, i searched so hard for them and i couldn't find them even in the press they did show them.
they are nice but they look like towaers of twin center , i would prefer something fancier , at the image of casablanca. the one in istanbul are really nice

I doubt dubai holding would publish these designs in the renders as their final design, i am pretty sure they will be re-designed. Actually, i don't even think these are official renders.

they are not the versions definitive of the dubai towers. One will be soon which is the true design.

there are some details that i couldn't understand, normally the dubai towers should be front of the marina and not the ocean as shown in the picture , also i couldn't understand why there is the ferrari logo on the buildings

Good for Casablanca

niiiiice

with this construction added to the skyline casablance has to be renamed into casaverde.

C'est le Dubai Towers Casablanca?
Je voudrais savoir d'où viennent les photos.
Merci.

D'ici- http://www.guessous-architecte.com

je pense la conception est très moyen...

ça sera pas ça sa sera autre chose.

as tu des details sur le projet, comme la hauteur le nombre detage?

on va parler francais ou quoi? :nuts:

ca change it's nice

Emaar Properties breaks ground at Rabat waterfront

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Dubai: Emaar Properties, the largest real estate developer in the world, broke ground yesterday at the Rabat waterfront, the site of its fourth luxury planned community in Morocco.

Situated on the Moroccan capital's western side, the 11-kilometre, Dh12.5 billion Saphira development will have high quality residential communities and a vast array of hotel and leisure facilities, in addition to the infrastructure needed to turn the area into a world-class tourism, retail and leisure hub.

The Governor of Rabat Province, Hassan Amrani, and Emaar Chairman Mohammad Ali Al Abbar led a delegation that met Rabat city government officials and Emaar's board of directors at the site for the ceremony.

"Rabat is one of the country's most famous historic and cultural centres and the plans for Saphira will bring something new and refreshing to it. The community will become an integral part of Rabat City," Amrani said.

Yesterday's ground-breaking follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the government of Morocco and Emaar at the end of March, which allows Emaar to begin work on three unique developments stretching from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast and includes world-class golf and ski communities, Riviera living and luxury spas and resorts.

Al Abbar said: "The Saphira development is a vital step in returning the capital to its historical stature as a city coveted by the world. Just as Morocco is a proving ground for Emaar's international expansion, we envision Saphira as the launch pad for the Rabat of the new millennium.

"What we are doing here today is giving Rabat a window on the ocean once more. Saphira is the first fruit of Emaar's special relationship with the Government of Morocco, a relationship that will position us both as pioneers of millennial living."

Saphira stretches along 11 km of picturesque Atlantic coastline. The community is situated on Rabat's Corniche and is made up of nine distinctive districts.

Residential areas will include the family neighbourhood of Grand Littoral, the beachfront community of Beaux Rivages, the apartment community of Nouvelle Vague set in park surrounding and the lakeside Trois Rives.

great news, have you got any renders?

Avez-vous des photos du projet Rabat Waterfront?
Merci.

pour le projet saphira tu peux les trouver sur le site web de emaar maroc
http://www.emaar.com/morocco/

Merci Casa c vraiment sympa.

WOW! Truly AMAZING project!

casa, j´ai cliqué sur le site mais on trouve pas de photos? où sont-t-elles? Tu peux les poster si tu les trouves ailleurs peut-être, ca serait très gentil!

Great development in Morocco. I consider that Soufian will be very delighted:D

Anyway, I hope they'll change the colours, it's too much the same right now, I'd like to see a bit more variation.

Quelqu'un a des nouvelles sur le projet Casa City Center du groupe Accor Hôtels?
Egalement sur l'avancé des travaux et des photos sur le projet et le chantier.
Merci.

Quelqu'un a des nouvelles du projet Casa City Center du groupe Accor Hôtels?
Egalement sur l'avancé des travaux et des photos du projet et du chantier.
Merci.

Bonjour Sofiane, tu es nouveau?
Tres tres bonne, le maroccaines en SkyScraperCity sont en plus et plus.

Bonjour Sofian, oui je suis nouveau.
Je suis de Strasbourg en France et de Casablanca au Maroc.

casa, j´ai cliqué sur le site mais on trouve pas de photos? où sont-t-elles? Tu peux les poster si tu les trouves ailleurs peut-être, ca serait très gentil!

desole i couldn't post the pictures because there are in flash slideshow
just go to this website http://www.emaar.com/morocco/
and then on the top click on projects and each project has its own slideshow

Quelqu'un a des nouvelles sur le projet Casa City Center du groupe Accor Hôtels?
Egalement sur l'avancé des travaux et des photos sur le projet et le chantier.
Merci.
l hotel ibis est presque finit , mais la grande tour que je crois va surclasser twin center elle sera prete jusqu en 2009
malheureusement ici au maroc la majorite des plans des projets ne sont pas communique comme le city center , le marhaba qui sera pret en fin 2006 et il sera le deuxieme plus haut building de casa en attendant les dubai towers que j espere seront les plus hautes tours en afrique

this is the towers they showed in the newspaper last month but this design also is ugly , i hope soon we can see the final render with a much better design

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Bonjour Sofiane, tu es nouveau?
Tres tres bonne, le maroccaines en SkyScraperCity sont en plus et plus.

it nice to have more and more forumers from morocco , we have to post more about morocco like this there will be more moroccans to come and why not one day we can have a moroccan section because there a lot of construction going on in morocco in many cities marrakech, casablanca, tangier, rabat, tetuan , saidia , bouznika and near future agadir ,essaouira and el jadida

la section de africa et middle east grandit très rapide parce que beaucoup des personnes découvrent ce forum. Je pense c'est un grande project. quelle année vous pensez qu'il sera fini?

La Coruña, 25 April 2006.- FADESA plans to build a luxury residential and tourist complex in one of Morocco’s most exclusive zones of residential tourism, overlooking a beautiful one-kilometre stretch of beach.

With an investment estimated at roughly 150 million euros, the project includes 2189 homes offering stunning views of the sea. There will be approximately 1656 residential flats, 354 tourist flats and 179 villas, all aimed primarily at the second home market.

Sprawling out over 55 hectares, the complex will be located on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast between Tetuán and Ceuta, at a distance of 4 kilometres from the latter city. This new development project undertaken by FADESA in Morocco will also include a hotel, to be located in an extensive space of over 33,000 m2 and a 55,000 m2 area dotted with restaurants and places of entertainment.

FADESA in Morocco
After breaking into the Moroccan market in 2000, FADESA has become the leading Spanish company to forge its way in the construction of developments in this country.

Their first venture, a promotional high-rise development consisting of 1500 homes in Rabat, has proven to be a commercial success, with practically all of the homes having been sold. This ground-breaking development led to the construction of another similar project in the popular tourist destination of Agadir, Tafouk Residential Complex, comprising 1100 collective homes, over 50% of which have already been sold.

In addition to the construction of housing estates, FADESA is also involved in developing the country’s patrimony. The first step taken in this direction was the purchase of land in the heart of the financial district of Casablanca for the construction of a hotel. This 4-star Premium establishment, boasting 85 rooms, opened its doors on March 17th of this year under the name of Barceló Casablanca.

In 2003, FADESA was awarded a tender by the Moroccan government for the development of Mediterrania Saïdia, a large-scale tourist and residential complex located in the northern part of the country opposite the coast of Almería. This resort will include 3000 homes and 16,000 hotel beds, a marina, three golf courses and a shopping and service area. Construction on the Mediterránea Saïdia project is currently underway and moving along at a good pace. The first homes are expected to be ready next year and the same date is set for the opening of the first hotel in the complex.

With a solid reputation as one of the most important Spanish companies investing in Morocco, FADESA has plans for another large-scale residential and hotel project on the shores of the Bay of Tangiers. In this sense, FADESA and Anjoca will build Tangiers City Center, a complex with an estimated investment of 90 million euros and a projected construction time of five years. With its ultra-modern design, Tangiers City Center will hold 850 homes, two 4 or 5 star hotels offering some 1000 beds, an immense 10,161 m2office building, a commercial and leisure centre expanding 32,000 m2 and a parking area occupying more than 56,000 m2.

Casa tu habite Casablanca?
Si oui tu pourrait pas prendre des photos des buildings qui existent et des buildings en constructions comme le Casa City Center et les mettrent sur ce site car la majorité des photos qu'on trouve sur internet ne sont pas recentes.
Merci.

Geez dude, a residential development (with no renditions) that warrants a heading in capital letters? Seriously, are developments in Morocco really that scarce and few??

^^
We got to fill the african forum with something;)

Nice plan, it's in my area:D

Geez dude, a residential development (with no renditions) that warrants a heading in capital letters? Seriously, are developments in Morocco really that scarce and few??

in countrary there are too much projects going on in morocco, 3 stadiums under construction, many new cities, many buildings for low income, and many touristic villages and hotels all around morocco, but unfortunately it is hard to get information about all theses, i posted what i could get i copied what was published in their web site, and the purpose of this forum is to share what is going on in each country, i m trying my best to report what is going on in morocco and thanks for other forumers who do the same

^^
Your damn right!

Thanks guys. More is always welcome. Construction is better than destruction, right? In Africa, it's fabulous to see growth!
Soufian, you sexy moroccan lad, we're missing you in the SA forum. Bring your fellow lads with (with pictures :))

Emaar boss highlights Moroccan economy benefits

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Rabat, May 5 - President of the Emirati group "Emaar" said there are a lot of benefits to be taken advantage of in Morocco thanks to an economy that has a flourishing future ahead.

Speaking to the French-language Moroccan weekly, Maroc Hebdo International, Mohamed Ali Albbar said "we believe in the future of Morocco's economy, and this is why we have directed the greatest part of our investment towards the Moroccan market, which is very promising."

Emaar is investing USD 5.2Bn in three projects in Morocco, which is the group's largest investment in an Arab country, said company's boss, hailing the north African kingdom for a "clear economic policy and an important growth potential."

Albbar voiced persuasion that Morocco will "facilitate the international expansion of Emaar."

The Emirati group's projects in Morocco include the development of Rabat’s seaside, and two tourist projects (skiing station, high-profile thermal stations…) in the northern and central towns of Tangier and Marrakech.

CASA, that is really stupendous! I am amazed

he casa, what about the tanger projects, i can't find any photos of them.

for the tangier city center which will be built by fadesa i didn't find any render, the same for the projects which will be done by groupe chaabi, for tanji the project of emaar, you can find the pictures at emaar morocco

Quelqu'un aurait-il des photos recentes du nouveau terminal passager de l'aéroport international Mohamed V et également de la ville de Casablanca (nouveau quartier d'affaire et chantier)?

Tanger is going to become to be the new casablanca.

The Casablanca Marina project will be developed over 242m square metres, of which around 25m square metres is part of the state-owned port area. Around one hectare will be gained taken the port basin and 2.2 hectares of port area will be reworked and integrated into the project.

The Casablanca Marina will be characterised by a "predominance of green" to complement the blue of the Atlantic. "The project starts at the Sqala gardens in front of the medina, which will open onto the marina, and then continues along a green stretch measuring 500 metres by 50 metres at the halfway point, and finishes at the gardens of the great Hassan II Mosque

The Casablanca Marina project will be developed over 242m square metres, of which around 25m square metres is part of the state-owned port area. Around one hectare will be gained taken the port basin and 2.2 hectares of port area will be reworked and integrated into the project.


242 square meters? I sure hope not! a even a medium-sized house is bigger than that:)

Jokes aside, I am pretty sure that the Dubai Towers will not be integrated into the Marina, since quote : Two new projects Dubai Towers – Casablanca and Marina de Casablanca – were announced as part of the agreement.

Source : http://www.strategiy.com/realestatenew.asp?id=20060330080552

Which means that Dubai Towers Casablanca is an independant project from the Marina. It is stated that DP's Investment into the Marina project would be 500 Million $, whereas the DP towers alone will cost 600 Million $.

I for one would like to know where they plan on building them.

TANGIER, Morocco Although only the narrow Straits of Gibraltar separate Morocco from Spain, the announcement last week of huge capital investment by the United Arab Emirates has brought the Gulf states economically closer to the North African country than their European neighbors.

During the annual tourism conference held in Tangier, the agenda was dominated by the news that two Dubai-based companies are to make an overall investment of $20 billion in Moroccan tourism and infrastructure.

Although the visitors who are likely enjoy the new tourist facilities will be largely drawn from Europe, the deal puts the UAE at the top of the investors list in Morocco.

The agreement was formalized at the royal palace in the presence of the Moroccan King Mohammed VI who has in recent years made steady progress in opening the economy to foreign trade and investment.

The North African country has also made financial reforms aimed at encouraging the continued growth of the Moroccan economy

Dubai International Properties, the overseas property development arm of Dubai Holding, and Emaar Properties together will fund projects worth $18.9 billion to begin within the next three years as part of the overall investment of $20 billion.

Size of investment causes surprise
While Africa has suffered from western companies growing reluctance to invest, Arab groups, looking for ventures to expand their area of operations, are opting for North Africa for cultural and linguistic reasons. This expansion has also been aided by liberalization of Middle Eastern economies.

The size of the investment caused surprise, and some analysts pointed to the irony of a Morocco about to celebrate 50 years of independence, being economically "colonized" by another power, but officials were keen to emphasize the positive.

"The UAE has become the single largest source of foreign investment in Morocco," said Salaheddine Mezouar, Morocco's Minister for Trade, Industry and Economy. " We anticipate more investment of this sort in the future."

The ventures include three developments stretching from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast including golf and ski communities, Riviera-style living and luxury spas and resorts.

Mohammad Ali Al Abbar, Chairman of Emaar, put the investment in perspective by explaining that his company's international operations will dominate future activities. "In two years, 80 percent of our projects will be located outside the UAE," Al Abbar said.

Inevitably the furore over Dubai Ports' acquisitions in the United States, will slow down the flow of Arab money into the the American economy.


Tangier's rather run-down tourism infrastructure will receive $650 million.It is said that Emaar's projects in Morocco will be owned by it, including the land on freehold. Emaar has also made inroads into Egypt, and it is negotiating for new projects in Tunisia.

In addition to development in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, $2 billion has been earmarked for tourism projects in the valley of Bouregreg, the river that separates Rabat from the city of Sale.

In the Marrakech area, millions of dollars have been allocated for projects in the upper Atlas mountains and areas surrounding the terracotta-colored city.

The delegates at the annual tourism conference were interested to learn that Tangier's rather run-down tourism infrastructure will receive $650 million for the construction of hotels and different businesses in a city that is only separated from Europe by the Straits of Gibraltar.

The Chairman of Emaar says that the projects will enhance Morocco's status as a tourist destination and residential investment location.

"Morocco is a natural fit with the types of world class communities we offer," explained Mohammad Ali Al Abbar.

"It has distinctive natural beauty, from rocky coast to snow-capped mountains, and a climate conducive to year round outdoor living and leisure. As a destination and a place to live it is increasingly sought after.

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MARRAKESH:
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TANGER:

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Cool!! I never knew that that stadium in Tanger would be built:D

some 6,300 low-cost houses in the new town of Tamesna close to Rabat, in an effort to reduce the proliferation of shanty towns around the capital.

The MAD 1.6Bn (USD 180Mn) project, won by the Valencia-based "Marina d'or" will also include stores, shops and other facilities and utilities.

The new town with an estimated population of 250,000 people will be built in a four-year time, said a press release of the Moroccan Housing and Urbanism Ministry.

Other foreign real estate companies have already started building some 10,000 houses in Tamesna, including French and Malaysian groups, as well as Moroccan private companies.

In June 2005, the government earmarked a total of MAD 3.25Bn in an effort to eradicate shantytowns and improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable people in the Rabat area. The money was allocated under conventions on the urban development of the cities of Rabat and neighbouring Salé and Temara.

The conventions also provide for refurbishing roads, reinforcing public lighting system, restructuring green spaces and urban transport and creating social, cultural and sport infrastructures.


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not a big fan of the one below, but am amaze that it can hold 70,000K fans

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Cool!! I never knew that that stadium in Tanger would be built:D

they began last year with the construction and both stadiums are expected to be delivered end of this year.

The stadium in Agadir is also under construction and should be ready next year (2007). I couldn't find any construction pictures on the internet, so you'll just have to do it with these renders.

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and her is a video of the stadium:
http://www.morocco-2010.com/Video/Stadiums/Agadir.asf

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Le futur stade d’Agadir opérationnel en 2007

Même sans coupe du monde, la capitale du Souss aura son stade de football. Contrairement à ce qu’avancent nombre de Gadiris, les travaux n’ont pas été suspendus. Une visite du chantier organisée dernièrement par la Direction régionale de l’équipement du Souss-Massa-Drâa pour les représentants des médias a permis de constater de visu que le projet confié pour sa construction à l’entreprise Somagec est sur la bonne voie.
Selon les responsables, son taux de réalisation globale a atteint les 17%. Dans le détail, les travaux de fondation et ceux de génie civil sont respectivement à 80 et 35% réalisés. Au total, ce sont 600.000 journées de travail qui seront nécessaires pour aménager l’ouvrage dont le coût est estimé à plus de 817 millions de DH. Une opération qui aura un fort impact sur le secteur BTP de la région ainsi que ses filières dérivées.

Pour rappel, ce sont Saâd Benkirane et Vittorio Gregotti, lauréats du concours international en 1999 pour la réalisation de ce complexe, qui sont les architectes du projet. Pour concevoir les plans du stade d’Agadir, l’architecte marocain et son confrère italien disent avoir été fortement inspirés par les caractéristiques du site retenu. Un terrain à la topographie mouvementée situé au piémont de l’Atlas à l’extérieur de la ville sur la route nationale 8 menant vers Marrakech et l’aéroport. C’est ainsi que pour des considérations sismiques et topographiques, les architectes ont évité les structures portantes en console pour les gradins. Ceux-ci seront posés sur un talus ou une digue circulaire aménagée avec un matériau issu des déblais du site mélangé d’un faible dosage de ciment calcaire.

D’une capacité de 45.000 places dont 10.000 couvertes, la structure s’intègre dans son cadre environnemental. Elle est pensée comme un équipement structurant à l’échelle de la ville. A l’intérieur, les équipements prévus feront un clin d’œil aux couleurs nationales, notamment au niveau des sièges et de la toiture.

Outre le terrain de football, qui sera polyvalent et pourra ainsi être utilisé pour d’autres disciplines grâce à une piste d’athlétisme de huit couloirs, l’infrastructure comprendra de même un stade annexe avec une piste d’athlétisme dotée de six couloirs. De nombreux aménagements annexes sont aussi prévus. Il s’agit, entre autres, d’une loge royale, de bureaux administratifs, de centres médicaux sportifs et locaux pour la presse. Un ensemble qui répond, selon Saâd Benkirane, aux normes de la FIFA.

Une fois achevé, le stade permettra, dès 2007, à la ville d’abriter de grands matchs et manifestations sportives. Et peut-être un jour une Coupe du monde.

Source : L’Economiste


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Publié le : 4 janvier 2006

Les stades de Tanger et de Marrakech opérationnels fin 2006, Agadir en 2007
Le coût d’investissement est de 2,6 milliards de DH. Ils seront compatibles avec les normes nternationales en matière de football et d’athlétisme à la fois. La gestion déléguée est à l’étude.
Même si le Maroc n’a pas été retenu pour l’organisation de la Coupe du monde de football 2010, les travaux de construction des stades Tanger, Marrakech et Agadir se poursuivent « conformément au planning initialement prévu, aussi bien en infrastructure qu’en superstructure », annoncent les responsables de la direction des Equipements publics. Ainsi, les stades de Tanger et de Marrakech seront opérationnels dès décembre 2006. Celui d’Agadir, quant à lui, n’ouvrira ses portes qu’en juin 2007. Il ne manquera plus alors que des équipements complémentaires (panneaux d’affichage, salles de presse équipées...), afin d’arrimer ces stades aux normes techniques de la FIFA. Ces travaux seront bouclés en décembre 2009. Chaque stade aura une capacité d’accueil de 45 000 spectateurs.

Des opportunités pour les entreprises locales Le coût d’investissement pour ces trois stades est de 2,6 milliards de DH, dont 877,1 MDH pour Tanger, 891,8 MDH pour Marrakech, 817,7 MDH pour Agadir. Cet investissement a nécessité le concours du Budget général de l’Etat aussi bien - mais dans une moindre mesure - que la contribution des collectivités locales. Ces deux modes de financement ont transité par le FNDS (Fonds national du développement du sport). Selon la direction des Equipements publics, « la réalisation de ces stades est menée en parfaite conformité avec les normes de qualité et de sécurité les plus exigeantes aussi bien pour le football que pour l’athlétisme ». Il s’agit, entre autres, du système d’éclairage high-tech, des systèmes audiovisuels pour la diffusion du son et des annonces de sécurité, un pré-équipement de radio et de télévision et de communication et des écrans vidéo matriciels. Par ailleurs, la construction simultanée de ces trois stades a constitué une opportunité pour les entreprises de travaux publics, notamment marocaines, grâce au mode d’attribution des marchés. Celui-ci a été adapté à leur situation financière et à leurs références techniques. Ainsi, les marchés ont été exécutés en lots séparés et certains critères comme l’expérience ont été assouplis par rapport aux marchés classiques. L’impact, en termes d’emploi direct, est important. Les trois chantiers aboutiront, en fin de travaux, à la création de plus de deux millions de journées de travail. En fin de parcours, les trois chantiers auront englouti 230 000 m3 de béton armé et 20 000 tonnes d’acier ainsi que d’autres matériaux destinés à la réalisation de 33 000 m2 de couverture métallique, 100 000 m2 de revêtement, 76 000 m2 de menuiserie et 600 000 m2 de voiries et parking. Près de 38 marchés ne sont pas encore attribués. Il s’agit, entre autres, pour les trois stades, des courants faibles, des sols sportifs, de l’engazonnement, des équipements de cuisine, des mobiliers de gradins. Pour ce qui est du stade d’Agadir, plus particulièrement, les marchés de la climatisation, des courants forts, de la menuiserie aluminium, bois et métallique, des ascenseurs, de l’assainissement, de la peinture, revêtements et faux plafonds sont en cours d’affectation. A terme, il faudra résoudre le problème de l’exploitation. La réflexion est actuellement menée pour adopter la formule de la gestion autonome ou de la concession au secteur privé. L’objectif étant la rentabilisation des coûts futurs d’exploitation qui sont de plus en plus élevés eu égard aux exigences poussées en termes de conservation des performances des sols sportifs et du maintien du haut niveau de performances des équipements techniques.

Les trois chantiers engloutiront 230 000 m3 de béton armé et 20 000 tonnes d’acier, 33 000 m2 de couverture métallique, 100 000 m2 de revêtement, et 76 000 m2 de menuiserie.

Le stade de Marrakech aura des remparts et des tours caractéristiques de l’ancienne muraille de la ville rouge. Coût 892 MDH.

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Whoaw, that makes three impressive and inovative stadiums for Morocco!
Will the Mohammed V Stadium renovated too???

Interesting. It's good to hear that foreign companies not only invest in houses for the 'rich' but also for houses for the 'poor'.

Whoaw, that makes three impressive and inovative stadiums for Morocco!
Will the Mohammed V Stadium renovated too???
it was renovated as well as the one in rabat during the moroccan bid for world cup 2006

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Yeah I knew that but it still looks like rubish. They have to make it much nicer in my opinion.

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Yeah I knew that but it still looks like rubish. They have to make it much nicer in my opinion.
they are planing to built a new one bigger outside casablanca ,but in the long run when we will bid for the next world cup or when the life level will increase and people can pay more to maintain the stadium

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I really hope so...

what an invasion of the moroccans in the Africa section :eek2:

I think that "Marina d'or" isn't a good kind to any new city, that is a awful planning and it destroys the enviroments and natural landscapes, i would prefer one "haima" for sure

Dear casa, i sorry but this "ugly' design does not represent the futur "dubai towers casablanca", but the "Marina of casablanca". :)

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Are you moroccan too?

Hi All,

Petition for Moroccan forum
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=350743

Casablanca Gallery
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=312463

Morocco Projects
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showt...496#post8383496

Dear casa, i sorry but this "ugly' design does not represent the futur "dubai towers casablanca", but the "Marina of casablanca". :)
first welcome moachid to the forum
secondo the dubai towers are in the marina of casablanca and it is the highest structure of the marina , this picture was published in many newspapers , i'm sure that this ugly structure will not be the dubai towers , i don't know how they put structures like this in the pictures of marina casablanca. it lacks taste comme pas possible. if they want anew image of casa they have to forget these old architectes who always try to create new building in the basis of old architecture of county side in morocco like what they did with the twin towers they wanter to have the little square at the wall , like the holes in the kasbah in the south , new buildings means future and of course they can add few moroccan artcraft which is unique in the world in the interior decoration to give it the moroccan touch

I think that "Marina d'or" isn't a good kind to any new city, that is a awful planning and it destroys the enviroments and natural landscapes, i would prefer one "haima" for sure
what is haima , i didn't understand what you mean, btw the shanty towns destroy the environment more

US-Russian groups to build $160 Mn resort in Marrakech


Marrakech, Dec. 3 - Two American and Russian groups will co-fund the construction of a resort in Marrakech, dubbed "Club Tamesloht Resort", for a global cost of $160 million.

Russian "Metropol Invest" and American "Strategic Partners" will carry out in two phases the project that will extend on a 280ha area.

The first phase of the project, to be implemented on 36 months, will include a 200-suite palace, a four-star hotel, a conference center, two golf fields and other facilities.

The second phase, to be carried out on 24 months, will see the construction of a second hotel with a capacity of 350 rooms, and a residential complex.

Chief executive of "Metropol Invest," Gabriel Danon, told a press conference Friday in Marrakech, this is the first American-Russian project in Morocco and the first of the kind in the Arab world.

He said American and Russian tourists will be the major customers of the club that will allow Morocco attract new markets, noting that the latest statistics have shown that Russian tourists are the of top spenders in the field of tourism.

Russian ambassador to Morocco, Alexandre Tokovinine, said this project will help develop the tourism sector in Morocco in general and the region of Marrakech in particular.

Tokovinine recalled the current efforts to create a direct and regular
air link between Marrakech and Moscow, saying it would contribute to increasing the flow of Russian tourists to Marrakech.

CASABLANCA - Morocco aims to create up to 100,000 jobs over ten years by drawing new business from companies seeking to hive off labour-intensive service activities, the country’s industry and trade minister said.


The government is setting up a chain of specialised business zones across the North African kingdom to capture a slice of the global market for offshore services, expected to be worth 30 billion euros ($38.74 billion) over the next ten years.

The zones offer lower overheads such as telecommunication costs, simplified administration and employee training services to draw banks, insurers and IT companies.

With a plentiful supply of French and Spanish-speaking graduates, Morocco hopes to replicate the success of India, which has become an outsourcing hub for the English-speaking world.

“Over ten years we’re aiming for 90,000 to 100,000 jobs in offshoring,” Salaheddine Mezouar said on the sidelines of an economic conference in Casablanca late on Monday.

The government wants offshoring to contribute an additional $1.76 billion of gross domestic product by 2013 and help absorb a growing number of jobless graduates.

According to an official report early this year, the country needs to create 400,000 jobs per year over the next 10 years to prevent mass unemployment.

The official unemployment rate among university and high school graduates was at 18.6 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared to an overall jobless rate of 9.8 percent.

Morocco's Offshoring Advantage
Following up on my Euromed post on Afoe, I see McKinsey have a report of Morocco's potential as a services outsource base for the Spanish speaking and Francophone parts of the EU (registration required, but easy and worthwhile IMHO):

Morocco's appeal includes wages for white-collar workers that are half those in France, a relatively high proportion of university graduates, and many citizens who speak French, the second language in the central region of the country. Furthermore, the cost and quality of its already respectable telecommunications infrastructure are set to improve further with the expected entry of Spain's Telefónica as a second fixed-line operator. The country's nascent offshoring sector, with an estimated current turnover of €85 million, includes some 50 mostly small providers that will employ a total of about 10,000 people by the end of 2005. Still, Morocco has captured almost half of the fledgling market for call centers serving French-speaking companies. In addition, Telefónica has established a captive call center in northern Morocco, where Spanish is the second language

The Spanish FADESA group announced Thursday that it will invest Euros 300 million for the construction of a real estate and tourist complex of "high standing" in Marrakech.

In an official communiqué to MAP news agency, the Spanish group said that the new project envisages the construction of 2,685 residences, 3 hotels, a golf and a commercial center of 30,000 sq.

The project, which is located 4 km away from the center of Marrakech, will extend over a surface of 174 ha, added the same source.

With the new project, FADESA reinforces its presence in Morocco as one of the large tourism investor leaders. The Marrakech complex is part of a package of real estate and tourism projects carried out or under construction in various regions of the kingdom.

In April, FADESA had announced the launching of a tourism complex project dubbed "feet in water" in Kabila, near Tetouan.

The complex will cost nearly Euros 150 million. It includes 2,189 residences of various types, a hotel and a zone of trade and entertainment.

The ambitious real estate project of Tangier City Center (hotels, residences and office buildings) has also been attributed to a Spanish consortium made of Fadesa Maroc and Anjoka.

The total investment in this project is expected to top MAD 980 million (63 million euros) and will considerably help the northern city increase by 20% the city's tourism capacity to 8,400 hotel beds.

Fadesa Maroc is already in charge of various real estate projects in Morocco including the Mediterranean resort of Saidia, a major component of the Azur Plan.

Azur Plan to give a thrust to tourism

To cash in on the untapped potential of the country's 3,400 km of littoral on both the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the Ministry of Tourism devised the “Azur Plan” according to which six of the most scenic beaches were carefully singled out to host integrated tourism facilities.

Major international investors have been lining up for the tender offer and the Accor Group of France won the Mogador resort in Essaouira. The Mazagan resort, near El Jadida, has been granted to Kerzner International of South Africa and the Mediterranean resort of Saidia was delegated to Fadesa of Spain. The Lixus resort will be built by Thomas-Piron of Belgium while the two remaining projects are scheduled to be delegated before the end of 2006, according to Diouri.

The government's success in attracting renowned investors can be explained by the various fiscal incentives conceded. Help goes beyond taxes and some projects benefit from government subsidies in acquiring land plots and undertaking construction works.

Morocco managed to hit in 2005, for the first time ever, the five million mark of visitors. The figure, though, includes more than two million Moroccans living abroad who visited the country.

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The tallest towers of Morocco are the 380 metre tall guyed masts of the longwave transmitter "Medi 1" at Nador ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0016190 ).
However they are not the tallest structure in Africa. This is still the 417 metre tall radio mast of former OMEGA transmitter in Paynesville, Liberia, which is still standing, but nowadays unused ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Transmitter_Paynesville ).

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Masts of longwave transmitter of "Medi 1"

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One of the masts with feeder line in foreground

Further pictures on http://www.medi1.com/medi1/diffusion.php

Do you have further pictures of Nador transmitter or other transmitter sites in Morocco?

Ill make pics of them, im heading to Nador in 1 week;)

Cool! Please post them also to "Structurae" (entry there http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0016190 ) and to Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmitter_Nador )

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HM King Mohammed VI launched, on Tuesday, the construction of the second section of Tangier free zone, which will require an investment of MAD 105 million, MAP news agency reported.

On this occasion, the Sovereign was briefed on the project which extends over 60ha and will be able to accomodate 140 new units.

The project will allow the creation of 16,000 new jobs. The development of this section will also support the creation of poles and specialised industrial parks, particularly in high added value fields (new technologies, car industry, aeronautics and metallurgy).

Created in 1993, Tangier free zone, extending over 345 ha, currently includes 234 units, employing 27,049 people in such sectors as textiles and leather (22%), metallurgical, electric, electronic and mechanical industries (39%) as well as services (30%).

The amount of the investments in the free zone has increased during the current year, with more than Euro 3.2 billion against Euro 199 million in 1999.

The Tangier free zone also witnessed an intense concentration of large national and foreign enterprises from Japan (21%), Spain (18%), France (17%), Morocco (10%), in addition to American, Belgian, Portuguese, Italian and British enterprises.

On Monday, the King inaugurated, in the eastern city of Al Hoceima, the construction of the urban pole "Al Irfane", which will cost about USD 477 million, consisting of the building of 18,000 houses in favour of 90,000 people, and the rehabilitation and development of the Boukhalef region to profit 20,000 inhabitants.

The project covers 60ha, and will be completed by 2011. The groups "Kounzy" and "Addoha" will contribute to the project, each taking in charge the building of 9,000 houses, and the basic infrastructures.

The Monarch also chaired the signing ceremony of a convention relating to the creation of an applied sciences school (ENSA), in the rural commune of Sidi Bouafif (15 km from Al Hoceima). It will cost MAD 50 million (USD 5.67 million).

The institution, which will be operational in September 2008, is to be built on 5,690 m2 covered area. It includes 22 offices, a conference room, 28 study and research rooms, 10 faculty offices, a student lounge, and other facilities.

The funds for the construction of the school will be provided by the Ministry of Higher Education (MAD 30 million), the council of the region (MAD 16 million) and the Northern Provinces Development Agency.

ENSA is the first part of a project aiming to provide the north-eastern region with a university by 2012. It is also planned to train 10,000 engineers by 2010 against only 5,000 today.

(MENAFN) Kuwait and Bahrain signed with Morocco an accord to consider establishing real estate and tourism investments in Morocco, KUNA reported.

The accord was signed by the CEO of Kuwait's Commercial Real Estate Company expressed optimism towards the accord that would boost Kuwaiti-Bahraini-Moroccan investments ties.

On his part, one of the Moroccan directors said that this trilateral accord will layout plans for future residential and tourism investment projects in a number of Moroccan cities.

GFH signs $1.4b deals
29 July 2006


DUBAI — Gulf Finance House, a leading MENA region Islamic investment bank, yesterday signed two official agreements with Government of Morocco to develop ‘Gateway to Morocco’ project in the kingdom.


With a total project value estimated at $1.4 billion, the first phase of ‘Gateway to Morocco’ will comprise two distinctive but complementary elements — Marrakech Equestrian City in Marrakech, and Cap Malabata Resort in Tangiers.

King Mohammed VI was also present during the signing ceremony which marks the entry of Gulf Finance House (GFH) into the Kingdom of Morocco. Chief Executive Officer and board member of GFH Esam Janahi gave briefing to the Morocco King and explained various features of the project.

Marrakech Equestrian City will be a mixed-use sporting, leisure and residential complex. Spread over a total area of 380 hectares at Marrakech, it will boast of a world-class horse racing track that will be supported by state-of-the-art stabling, veterinary facilities, and grandstands. Villas and apartments will be provided amidst spectacular landscaping and superlative waterways in the form of rivers and lakes.

Designed as a one-of-a-kind mixed-use tourism, commercial and residential destination on the Mediterranean coast, the Cap Malabatta Resort, located at Tangiers, will cover a total area of 129 hectares. It will feature cafes, galleries, exclusive shopping areas, marina, beach house, golf course, equestrian club and convention centre, as well as a range of residential and commercial accommodation.

The resort will also provide the international business community with an exclusive destination for corporate meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

MZ & Partners from Qatar are the architecture consultants and master planners for the ‘Gateway to Morocco’ project.

The project supports the vision of King Mohammed VI to strengthen and diversify Morocco’s rapidly growing economy, and the government’s efforts to attract foreign investment into the kingdom. The project will also have a positive impact on the social and economic framework of Morocco.

The investment also highlights the strong partnership between the Government and Gulf Finance House who shares its vision, and has the investment and infrastructure development experience and expertise to make this project a success.

Morocco has made great headway in opening the economy to foreign investment and trade, as well as introducing economic reforms that will encourage the continued growth of the economy. A direct result of these reforms has been the free trade agreements signed by Morocco with the European Union and the US.

Elaborating on the potential of Morocco and the key reasons for GFH’s investments in the kingdom, Chief Executive Officer and board member Esam Janahi, said: “Morocco’s pro-business environment, trade agreements with the European Union and the US, and its closeness to Europe, were key factors in our decision to invest in the kingdom.”

“Gateway to Morocco not only marks the bank’s entry into Morocco but is our first stepping stone in partnering with the government and contributing to infrastructure development initiatives in the kingdom,” he added.

“Morocco offers GFH an ideal gateway into the North African market, a key component of our regional expansion strategy. By capitalising on the rapid economic development in Morocco, this project will provide our clients and strategic partners with new attractive investment opportunities,” Janahi said.

The first phase of ‘Gateway to Morocco’, estimated at $1.4 billion, adds to GFH’s existing investment and project portfolio in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Germany, Spain and France.

http://www.gatewaytomorocco.com/

Movie:

http://www.gatewaytomorocco.com/images/video/morocco-eng.wmv

The project design draws upon the rich culture and traditions of the Kingdom, thus magnificently creating an atmosphere that highlights the Kingdom's heritage. Furthermore, the project is designed to offer an exclusive and distinct quality lifestyle within each location, truly making it a "gateway" to varied experiential facilities.

The mix of components within each location will include international hotels and spas, retail and entertainment facilities, and golf courses, as well as residential villas, traditional Moroccan riyads and apartments.

Gateway to Morocco will comprise two distinctive but complementary elements - Marrakech Equestrian City in Marrakech and Cap Malabata Resort in Tangiers.

Marrakech Equestrian City

Planned to resonate the spirit of community without trespassing upon an individual's privacy, Marrakech Equestrian City will be a mixed-use sporting, leisure and residential complex.

Spread over a total area of 380 hectares at Marrakech and dedicated to the world of horses, it will boast a world-class horse racing track supported by state-of-the-art stabling, veterinary facilities, and climate-controlled grandstands. Villas and apartments will be provided amidst spectacular landscaping and superlative waterways in the form of rivers, lakes and waterfalls.

Marrakech Equestrian City will also have a great variety of open areas and walkways all within a preserved natural environment and first rate landscaping.

Events and competitions related to the equestrian world will be organised within the complex, for both professionals and amateurs.

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Open Grass Areas

An environment of natural and scenic beauty with well kept public spaces, various routes and foot trails, horseback driveways, bicycle and skating paths


The Village

The Village will reside at the heart of the development, with a greater residential density (apartments and condominiums), and with a variety of commercial and entertainment offerings. A cluster of winding streets will reveal the essence of the traditional and cultural Moroccan souk, where the finest samples of Moroccan tradition will merge with the latest in international styling and brands.

Residential Area

The atmosphere within the residential area will be peaceful and private with carefully maintained landscaping, controlled circulation of traffic, and a 24-hour security service. The high quality residential area will include:

* Estates / Mansions
* Ranches / Farms
* Golf Villas
* Luxury Apartments
* Condominiums

Golf Course

The 18-hole golf course will have views of the Atlas Mountains and will span the whole development. This golfing component will also include a golf club with meeting rooms, changing facilities, pro-shop, and facilities for hiring equipment.

Additionally, an elite golfing school with sport professionals providing exclusive, top-level training will be another key feature.

Spa Hammam

The Spa-Hammam will combine the finest Moroccan traditions with the latest innovations of the most exclusive spas in the world. It will be a unique centre dedicated to personal well-being and beauty care

International Hotel

The luxury hotel will be a well-known international brand and feature contemporary styling and architecture. It will also include first class serviced apartments and cutting-edge facilities for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) segment.

Elite Equestrian Club

The first of its kind in the Middle East, this elite and exclusive component will include:

* Club house (with meeting rooms, restaurant, specialised shops, auditorium and changing facilities)
* Equestrian school Race course
* Polo fields
* Riding arena
* Veterinary centre
* Breeding centre
* Training centre
* Equestrian kids club
* Children's theme park

Cap Malabata Resort

Designed as a one-of-a-kind mixed-use tourism, commercial and residential destination on the Mediterranean coast, Cap Malabata Resort at Tangiers will cover a total area of 129 hectares. It will feature cafés, galleries, exclusive shopping areas, marina, beach house, golf course, equestrian club and convention centre, as well as a range of residential and commercial accommodation. The Resort will also provide the international business community with an exclusive destination for corporate meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

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The Village

The Village will be the heart of the development, with a higher density of residences (apartments and town houses), and with a varied offering of commercial spaces and restaurants. This area will be bustling and active throughout the day, creating a space that is both attractive and dynamic. The village will be located at the lowest point of the Resort so as to be in direct contact with the sea, thus embracing a wide range of activities. An attractive seafront promenade beside the marina will offer a lively atmosphere.

Villas

For the elite few who value their privacy, the villas will be an ideal choice. Designed as large detached residences, they provide luxurious accommodation in quiet and peaceful areas, offering the best views. The villas have five or more bedrooms, in addition to guest and service areas, a porch, terrace, garden and garage, among other features.

French Villas

Comprising 4 or 5 bedrooms and complete with their own garden and garage, these villas fall midway between the large villas and the town houses. They offer luxury and privacy, with an intimate character. Situated away from the centres of activity, they are ideal for high-income families looking for luxury, privacy and functionality.

Town Houses

The town houses are two-storey, semi-detached homes with their own individual gardens and garages. A separate community feel will be generated by shared facilities such as town gardens and parks.

Apartments

Located mainly in the village area at the heart of the different neighborhoods with the condominiums and town houses, these apartments will consist of 2 and 3 bedrooms. High quality, spacious and outward facing, they will be supported by shared gardens and parks.

Maison d'Hôtes & Riyads

Aimed at preserving local traditions and ways of life, these special & Riyads houses & Riyads are inspired by traditional Moroccan Riyads and can be managed as Maison d'Hôtes, or rented entirely for private use.

They will be mainly located in the village area, forming part of the semi-urban landscape that will be created, although some may be found in more secluded, tranquil areas.

Hotel

Characterised by 65 luxury rooms and offering a unique image, experience, setting, service and hospitality, the hotel will be situated on a cliff top location. This will enable guests to enjoy a superb panoramic views and have private access to a small cove at the bottom of the cliff. The hotel will be equipped with all the necessary conveniences and amenities, including:

* Wi-fi internet access
* Multi-functional meeting rooms
* Technological and telecommunications infrastructure
* Convention Centre


The Marina

The world class Marina will be the Resort's gateway to the sea. With 172 moorings, it will be one of the most important private marinas in North Africa. The marina will serve different needs, with the most modern facilities and a full range of marine services. Around the marina, the seafront promenade and fishing pier will provide an area for enjoying diverse activities such as walking, cycling, fishing and a variety of water sports.

Spa Thaassotherapy

The Spa-Thalassotherapy Centre will combine the resort's marine environment with the latest innovations of the most exclusive spas in the world. With magnificent views of the sea, it will be a unique centre dedicated to personal well-being and beauty care in Tangiers.

Sports Club

The Sports Club will be a unique venue that combines fitness, sports, entertainment, and social activities, offering a choice of health, fitness and recreational programmes.


Golf Course

The Resort will include a first class golf course with panoramic views over the sea. There will be a club house with meeting rooms, changing facilities, pro-shop, and facilities for hiring equipment. In addition, there will be an elite golf school with professionals providing exclusive, best-of-class training.


Equestrian Club

A top quality sporting facility for the practice of multiple equestrian disciplines, including jumping, dressage, and polo, the Equestrian Club will provide members with a relaxed and restful atmosphere away from the hustle of the city, yet just a few kilometres from the city centre.

UAE sign agreements of USD 1.75 billion


Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Sunday two large-scale investment agreements of up to USD 1.75 billion in to be carried out in Rabat and Marrakech.

The signing ceremony, which took place in Casablanca, was co-presided by HM King Mohammed VI and visiting UAE president Cheikh Khalifa Ben Zayed Al Nahyane.

It was also attended by Prime Minister Driss Jettou and the Minister of Tourism, Handcraft and Social Economy, as well as a number of Emirati ministers.

The agreements were signed by the Moroccan state and two big Emirati groups, Reem Investments and Sorouh.

In partnership with the Bouregreg Valley Development Agency, Sorouh will participate in the development of a part of the Bouregreg valley (70 ha).

The project, worth USD 750 million, comprises mainly a Marina, hotels, houses and infrastructures of economic and commercial activities.

To be carried out by Reem Investments in Marrakech's Ourika, the second project includes a golf course, three hotels of 2,500 beds, houses and infrastructure for commercial and economic activities. This project, costing USD 1 billion, is expected to create about 6,500 direct jobs.

Earlier, Morocco signed investment agreements with two important economic operators from UAE, Dubai Holding and EMAAR, concerning the development of tourist projects, worth USD 9 billion.

These agreements, which extend over 10 years, aim at encouraging tourist investment in the four principal poles of economic development, including Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier.

“Morocco and the UAE are determined to reinforce their economic relations,” had stressed the Emirati Minister of Economy and Planning, Cheikha Loubna Bent Khalid Khassimi, last May in Rabat.

The King traveller: 72 000 km traversed in two years! Since September 2004, it furrowed all Morocco: 50 visited cities and localities, more than 500 launched or inaugurated projects.
How the projects are retained? Slides of the circuit.
Followed building sites, controls with the improvist, visits incognito, the persons in charge are on the alert.

We are in September 2005. Whereas Morocco still approaches the re-entry weighed down by the estival torpor, King Mohammed VI, traverses the country to him. Sometimes it is a new stopping to be inaugurated, sometimes a center of formation for prisoners, sometimes a signature of conventions to be sponsored. September 5 of this year, therefore, the Sovereign is in Marrakech. Two days later, it is in Fnideq, the other end of Morocco which it will be. The following day, it marks its presence with Mdiq the launching of several projects in the habitat, the infrastructures, or of an economic nature. After a passage by Tétouan, three days and 400 km further, it is in Casablanca that it takes its districts on September 13. In four days, it will launch or inauguera ten projects before going in Mohammédia, in the same objective.

September 19, it is in Meknès that it lands for a small week. There still these are the six projects which will profit from the royal attention. The 26, it is in Oujda, the 29, at the end of 1 300 km of tour, it makes its entry with Guelmim. Eleven projects relating as well to the social one, the habitat as education and the woman are with the menu. In one month, therefore, he will have visited nine cities, will have supervised forty projects and will have traversed the trifle of 3 600 km, that is to say more than the length of the Moroccan coasts.

And that lasts since its establishment. During these two last years, the rate/rhythm accelerated. Between the beginning of September 2004 and mid-July 2006, Mohammed VI will have furrowed all the country on several occasions. 72 000 km traversed and approximately 500 ceremonies between launched building sites, inaugurated achievements and signature of conventions. That without counting the visits returned to associations, prison co-operatives, establishments, hearths of girls...

One the third of the projects relates to the infrastructures
500 projects and signatures of convention in two years. Of which nature are they? The third comes under the field of the infrastructures. Normal, being given the broadth of the needs that knows the country. The other third milked with projects of social nature: socioeducational center for the blind men, hearths for girls, protection of the handicapped and poor children, given on level of hospital and centers of health... It should be said that with the launching of the INDH, the building sites open are numerous. Lastly, the last third is made up to a great extent of projects of social habitat, small economic units or of educational centers, the culture (libraries) or the inauguration of places of worship (mosques) occupying a relatively marginal place.

A reliftée tradition, ceremonies light
What animates the Sovereign? "Actually, in the history of Morocco, the kings always furrowed the country of the kind, underlines the historian Mohamed El Ayadi, who goes up further while affirming than in the beginning, i.e. before colonization, the sultans, at the following day of their access to the Throne, undertook, made military forwardings to subdue the rebellious tribes and to raise the taxes. With the establishment of the central State, inherited protectorate, the objective became different. It was primarily a question of maintaining or of reinforcing the bonds with the population ". While succeeding fire Mohammed V, Hassan II had renewed this tradition by transforming it into ceremonial of communion with the people. As it was also a question of symbolizing the advent of new Morocco, the King took care to mark his visits by inaugurations of great projects.

Mohammed VI maintained the ritual. With this difference close Hassan II "had gone until the identification, by adopting for each visit a costume, a way of being, a setting in particular scene", explains the political economist Mohamed Tozy. It is not the only difference. For an ex-adviser of Hassan II, this last "had as a practice to inaugurate only the great projects like the stoppings and ports. Moreover, these ceremonies were accompanied by a heavy protocol, generally requiring the presence of the whole of the members of the government and the notabilities of the area. With Mohammed VI, it is all the opposite. According to a wali, "the number of invited people is limited to those in direct relationship to the project, that is to say the ministers concerned, the local authorities, the actors of the city and some representatives of the civil company".

Large building sites and small co-operatives on an equal footing
Ceremony light? "Rather effectiveness, corrects the wali. Under Hassan II, it was not possible to inaugurate more than one project per day, whereas currently, it sometimes happens to the Sovereign to supervise in one day four or five projects ". Typical example, the visit of the Sovereign with Zagora, February 4, 2005. During the same day, it will have chaired the signature of 14 conventions on the socio-economic development of the area, launched several social projects, followed presentations concerning the creation of a hearth of girls and two female co-operatives, before inaugurating the new road station of the city. Another more recent example, last 12 July, with Al Hoceima, Mohammed VI is enquis programme of space handing-over on level of the province before distributing keys of apartments to disaster victims of the seism of February 2004. A little later in the course of the day, it made in the same way in Beni Bouayach. The day will be enclosed by the visit of a pilot village to the douar Aït Abdelaziz.

All things considered, the King does not hesitate, contrary to his father, as well to mark his presence the large projects like the motorway Marrakech- Agadir, the wearing of Tangier Med, that to visit a rural co-operative miniscule at the fine bottom of the Atlas. One thus includes/understands how, during two last years, the office plurality of the projects reached the number of 500.

But how all that organized is? Knowing that the King pushes simplicity until visiting the buildings of smallest associations, everyone would be tempted to ask for its share of royal presence.

The royal cabinet, passage obliged to include the visit in the diary of the Sovereign
The selection of the projects passes in fact by a well ground circuit. Sources: ministries and local authorities. In forecast of a royal visit each of the two actors submits the projects which it considers most interesting - inauguration, launching of building site... - either directly with the royal cabinet for the first, or at a commission concerned with the Interior for the seconds, the whole accompanied by a card by project. "Often, estimates Adil Douiri, Minister for Tourism, they are joint proposals between wilayas and ministries."

Not important, the charts of the projects must imperatively include/understand very precise information on the time of launching. "It happens that the royal cabinet asks for more details to us", pays Karim Ghellab, Minister for the Equipment. Precision brought by a wali: if the royal cabinet acts as filter, "it is indeed Its Majesty in person which chooses, in the final analysis, the projects, and which adds with the list some building sites to be visited". Of course, there is project which is impossible to circumvent, from their size, like Tangier-Med or the installation of banks of Bouregreg, but not only these. "the project is appreciated according to its size, its technical importance, technological, or its social impact. Sometimes, the set of themes of the visit weighs in the decision. Example, in these times of INDH, the projects with social vocation are likely more to profit from royal solicitude ", explains a wali.

A thing is sure: so that a project is adopted, it is necessary that it became ripe. Phase of realization, times, budget, financial arrangement, all must be controlled. "It is necessary to present reliable projects at 100%, that wants to say that the land one, the financing and the promoter of the project are known. It is only when one controls these three factors which one can present a file ".

But, even with such a Draconian selection, is one sure to see the project visited by the King? Not, still it is necessary that its starting coincide with the displacement of the Sovereign in a given place.

Quid then of the projects from which launching or the inauguration would come to be delayed while waiting for the royal visit? Questioned, of the ministers and walis advance that, contrary to a spread idea, one does not delay the projects for reason of royal calendar. Karim Ghellab brings a technical explanation: "the royal cabinet takes care that the process of exploitation is not blocked. But, being public working premises, for example, they should be known that between the moment when the order of service and the beginning of work are given, one four months period ago of preparation, which leaves margin. The Sovereign can thus come to launch the building site, knowing that the effective starting of work will only take place later. Conversely, it may be that work starts but that the Sovereign carries out launching only a posteriori. Essence is to be transparent on top. It is necessary that the Sovereign is informed ". According to a wali, launching can occur after the beginning of work.

It happens that launchings are done after the beginning of work
It arrives as sometimes as one puts the mouthfuls double by making coincide the inauguration of a project with the presence of the Sovereign. Example, one month before the last visit of the Sovereign in Casablanca, the authorities of the city requested the Habitat to put a real project on the list of the "inaugurables". The project, which was in two months of its completion, will have seen its work accelerated to be ready the D-day.
In short thus, to be able to claim with the sponsorship of the Sovereign, the project must justify of an unquestionable interest and to be ready to be launched or inaugurated because, walis and ministers all are formal on top, Mohammed VI badine not with the subject. Karim Ghellab tells: "When Its Majesty comes to inaugurate a project, it has already an idea on its broad outline. It raises technical questions systematically. In the case of a launching of building site, the presence of the Sovereign is far from being an act purely ceremonial, it acts of a true public meeting of technical work, where one must be ready to answer all the questions ". It is thus not astonishing that ministers and local authorities make the turn of the building sites the day before of the royal visit.
This kind of precaution is all the more important as the Sovereign is known to return to the places which it inaugurated before. Thus, at the time of its last visit with Al Hoceima, it made a point of traversing in the car the section of the Mediterranean by-pass ranging between this city and Nador, of which it had launched work in 2003, and gave its appreciation on work achieved to the persons in charge for the ministry concerned. Ahmed Taoufik Hejira, Minister for the Habitat, are particularly attentive as for the follow-up: "the Sovereign has a very good memory, it knows the name of the shantytowns by heart and, at the time of certain operations, it does not fail to recall that it already visited the building site".

Being given the dynamics of real promotion engaged by Morocco these last years, the number of projects relating to the habitat, inaugurated or launched by the Sovereign, is particularly high. Solution chosen by the department of supervision, the recourse to a engineering and design department deprived to supervise the times and the costs of realization of the projects launched since the beginning of the reign of the Sovereign.
Often also, the King, visits some in an area and without warning the persons in charge concerned for them, will enquérir visu of the state of progress of the work or preparations concerning a ceremony envisaged the following day. Thus it has supris, last 19 April, the organizers of the international Living room of the agriculture of Meknès by visiting the stands the day before of the official opening which it was to chair. Previously, underlines Hassan Aourid, wali area of Meknès, "it had benefitted from it to make, at the wheel of its car, the turn of some projects inaugurated within the framework of the INDH, in September 2005". Another wali abounds in this direction: "Sometimes, the Sovereign disappears during two or three hours without it being known where it goes. It is only thereafter that we are informed ".

These surprise visits, and overall the very important presence of the Sovereign on the ground, naturally generate an increased mobilization of the persons in charge for the projects concerned. It is thus understood that the weight of the royal, official visits or not, is certain. But, beyond the fact that ministers and walis must be able to ensure the realization of work, the impact of the rounds of the King on the ground is differently more important.
Initially, the persons in charge for a project must be able to bring an explanation constantly, which supposes a rigorous follow-up of their share. "a royal visit, it is like an examination, you have the date, and its cases should be been familiar with. It is necessary to prepare with all the possibilities. Its Majesty can call at any time ".

The royal visa helps to resolve the conflicts between administrations
Then, the fact that the King launches a project often resolves conflicts between administrations. "When the Head of the State is present, that allows you booster rocket of the projects which could have taken much more time", a wali is delighted. It is necessary to benefit from it to announce that, sometimes, it precisely presents projects difficult or blocked to be able to advance the things thanks to the royal support. It is clear that, between the position of Finances, the Fields when they are grounds, of the urban Agencies for the authorizations, the thousand and one difficulties which delay a project disappear from the point of view of a royal visit and in front of the obligation to agree quickly and to produce results. The most significant example is that of the airport of Anfa. It is Mohammed VI in person who made the decision, in July 2005, to close it and affect the 360 ha which it occupied with the urbanization. "Without that, the thing would have all bonnement be unthinkable, brings back an actor of the city. Think-therefore, the airport is used by the army and the latter would never have yielded on top, putting forward the sedentary considerations ".

Another impact and not of least, mediatization of the projects. Where the newspapers devote a paragraph, where televisions are satisfied with banal information, a project inaugurated by the King is the detailed explanation object, of a broader cover. "Two consequences with that, affirms Adil Douiri: on the one hand, such a gesture gives to the speakers of the private sector a vision long-term, a visibility, and translated a will to promote a given sector. For us, the public support of the Head of the State is an engine which brings the speakers deprived to work with the government. In addition, the other administrations, nonconcerned directly by the projects, are brought to collaborate when one makes them the request of it ".

In the final analysis, one could say that the overflowing activity of the Sovereign is a catalyst for the advance of the many building sites opened here and there in Morocco during last years. Some do not see however the thing of the same eye. It is the example of Mohamed Tozy, for which the royal visits is certainly accompanied by an important follow-up and brings much things, but "it also acts to see what that costs in terms of mobilization, and of immobilization. They also expose the "irresponsible" side or "not very responsible" for the administration, when one sees the eagerness with which communes, the communities start to do their work with the approach of the visit of the King ". Let us admit that this opposition to progress is real, that would like to say that, without royal visit, no project would be carried out in the long term neither as regards times, nor in term of cost, which is obviously not always the case. Mohamed Tozy puts the exceptional side also ahead such events. "That the King conceives its work thus is a thing, it is perhaps its way of controlling. It is true that that has a positive consequence, the things start to move, it is an obviousness, but, at the same time, it poses a problem of cost and a problem of mode of existence of the institutions which are some share decredibilized insofar as that gives the feeling that everyone works for the King ". One can share this point of view partly since the whole of the actors contacted by the Life éco stressed the fact that a royal visit pushes to make more efforts, which does not encourage a change of mentalities. But let us not forget that, for any project, a multitude of speakers is mobilized. It is enough whereas one of them slows down so that the machine stops. In this direction, and to keep the same image, the royal visits allow the wheels carosse to turn at the same speed.

X-ray

The longest stays in the same city


The Sovereign seldom remains in a city more than three or four days. On the other hand, when its program includes visits in the area, therefore inevitably of the projects to launching or the achievements to be inaugurated, it lengthens its duration of stay. Example, the visit of Ouarzazate and its area (Zagora included/understood) in 2005, which was spread out of January 25 at February 6 included, is 12 days; that carried out in Tangier and its area in June of the same year, and which lasted 13 days, or that of Agadir and its area in May 2005, and which lasted 16 days. One year later, the Sovereign paid another visit in Agadir which lasted, it, 13 days. For these long visits, the diagram is always the same one. The King takes his districts in a great agglomeration and made return tickets in the course of the day to visit the surrounding localities. During two last years, estival stays put aside, the greatest number of successive days that Mohammed VI passed in a city is 20. It was between March 27 and April 17 in Casablanca. To finish, let us announce that Tangier had right to 13 days in June 2005, then 9 days in July 2005, and 9 other days in January 2006, whereas in Agadir, the Sovereign remained 16 days in March 2006 then 13 days in May of this year. Folds back had its batch of long stays with 16 days, also in May 2005.


Diplomacy

Voyages abroad: 23 countries visited in two years


In spite of a charged program, the Sovereign visited more than 20 countries from September 2004 with today. In the majority of the cases, it is within the framework of rounds or stopovers towards a destination. Thus, in November and December 2004, it carried out a tour in South America which carried out it of Mexico to the Dominican Republic, while passing by Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina. Between the end of February and mid-March 2005, turned African with visit in Gabon, Burkina Faso, Senegal and to Mauritania. March 11 of the same year, it attended in Spain the commemoration of the attacks of Madrid, then paid a visit flash in Paris before going the 21 of the same month to Algiers to take part in the 17th top of the Arab League. April 25, 2005, it goes to the Plain Arab Emirates before starting an official visit in Singapore. July 13, it pays a visit in Niger. November 24, 2005, it will pay a visit of friendship in Bahreïn before starting an official stay in Japan. With the return, it will make a hook by Saudi Arabia to attend work of the 3e extraordinary session of the OCI, then will go to France for a few days. In February 2006, new African tour, in particular in Gambia, Congo, Gabon and democratic République of Congo (DRC).


http://www.lavieeco.com/Politique/Le-Roi-voyageur-72-000-km

a nice looking restaurant in casablanca
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It's looks very nice, i guess it shiould be close to la fibule and cabestan
do you more details like what kind of restaurant who is the promoter the architect, when works will begin

it is too good

i very loved the movie

keep this good work

A de luxe hotel in Twin center:Twin Centre Palace
A luxury hotel will overhang soon the Zerktouni Boulevard in Casablanca. The alteration work of Twin Hôtel began this week.

It is a hotel of great luxury ever equalized in Morocco. It will represent the most refined hotel reference ", affirms a person in charge for the Moroccan branch of the Libyan group Lafico (Libyan Arab and Foreign Investment Company), concerning the de luxe hotel which will be arranged in the tower B of both prestigious Twin Center, in full shopping centre of Casablanca. This Libyan group, whose registered office is in Libya, prepared all the studies necessary for the installation of this hotel, which will cost the tidy sum of money from 550 to 600 million dirhams, including the cost of the building of the tower. The decoration of the hotel was entrusted to the American architect Di Leonardo, who constructed many large hotels in the world, in the United Arab Emirates. By entrusting the project to Di Leonardo, architect decorator universally recognized, the Libyan investors want to reproduce second Borj Al Arab in Casablanca, or at least a hotel which approaches its luxury. Composed of 257 rooms and continuations and extended on a surface built from 30.000 m2, the de luxe hotel will also shelter a panoramic restaurant, located on the 28th floor of the building, a spa of great luxury, centers of conferences and meetings, equipped with the most developed technologies.



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Salut Casa,

est ce que tu as plus d'infos sur letwin center palace pls?

un site par exemple?

not too much but this pictures i took them from the web site of the architect www.dileonardo.com, is the architect and designer of faisliya in saudia arabia and jumeira hotal and others in the gulf and usa
works had began already

Thank you Casa

You can alsosee the pictures that I've taken this evening on the Photos Forum;)

Hello, I mainly participate in the Qatar forums, here's an article that might interest you I hope.



Grow to brand Qatari Diar’s Moroccan project

Qatari Diar prepares to launch Tangier’s new exclusive address – Al Houara

DOHA, 13 August: Qatari Diar – a major global player in real estate investment – has appointed Doha-based communications agency Grow to deliver the branding and communication campaign for the company’s first regional development in Tangier, Morocco.

Al Houara is set to be Tangier’s new exclusive address and tourism hub with world-class facilities including a five-star hotel, coastal chalets, exhibition centre, golf club, restaurants and a kasbah – an ancient-style bazaar – offering traditional handicrafts.

Grow will be responsible for developing Al Houara’s brand strategy in the lead-up to the project’s sales office launch, which is scheduled to open in the coming months.

‘In all aspects of Qatari Diar’s developments we establish new global standards from master planning to marketing by selecting agencies and partners that are high-calibre specialists in their field,’ said Leanne Arnold, director of marketing, Qatari Diar.

‘Under the direction of Grow, Al Houara’s brand will build on the benchmarks set by Qatari Diar’s Lusail development, but will be unique in its own creativity and high-impact marketing,’ she said.

Thank you Massilia :)

Qatari businessmen should invest morein Morocco, it's still a "virgin land"

Property Borders a Moroccan run Property agency based in
London are proud to have been chosen to promote two luxuy resorts in Morocco, Port Lixus in Larache North Morocco & Mogador Essaouira in the South of Morocco. Both of these luxury developments will have golf courses.

In January 2001 the King of Morocco, his majesty King Mohammed VI announced his plans for Vision 2010 / Plan Azur.
The announced plans were to encourage 10 million visitors to Morocco by the year 2010. To accommodate these visitors new hotels/residences, improved infrastructure and increased flights into and out off Morocco are all being arranged.

6 main resorts are being built under Vision 2010/Plan Azur
Mediterranean Saidia – Saidia
Mogador – Essaouira
Port Lixus – Larache
Mazagan – El-Jadida
Plage Blanche
Taghazout

Any purchasers buying on or in the vicinity of these resorts can be assured of a great return on their money.

Just last month Ryanair, Europe’s leading low fares airline, announced the completion of a five year agreement with the Government of Morocco to develop low cost air access and tourism to the country from Ryanair’s bases throughout Europe. The agreement covers most of the regional airports in Morocco and involves the commitment by Ryanair to develop up to 20 routes delivering almost 1 million passengers per annum by the end of the five year period.

Mustapha Mezouri the director of Property Borders who himself is Moroccan said "this is exciting news for anyone investing or thinking of investing in Moroccan property and we are very proud to be part of it."

Middle Eastern countries are investing 19 billion dollars to improve the countries infrastructure.
With prices in Spain so high many buyers are turning to Morocco as an exciting alternative.

Property Borders have properties to suit most budgets including Plan Azur/Vision 2010 resorts.

To date our most popular resort is the Paradise Golf & Beach Resort.
This is a beachfront, golf development on the Atlantic coast with properties starting at approx £43,361.

Contact us today for full details of our properties.
Property Borders 0208 508 9905
www.propertyborders.com

I was looking at the website of Gateway to Morocco, and you can note that there is a minor but political matter on their website.

On the French version, both of the maps of Morocco are complete and show all of Morocco's territorial integrity. BUT

On the English version, only one map shows Morocco entirely. It fails to show that the Western Sahara is a Moroccan territory.
I always thought it was provocative, but then I realize that after a week or so they actually put the whole country's territory on the map, but then I guess they took it off again??!?!

pretty cool video

http://www.gatewaytomorocco.com/images/video/morocco-eng.wmv

Morocco Plans to Build the Arab World's First High Speed Train

Here is the link to the article(I couldnt post it all as it is copyright protected):
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-09-15-morocco-high-speed-train_x.htm

Les travaux de construction pour la mise en œuvre de la première phase du projet d’investissement « Gateway to Morocco », dont le montant total est estimé à environ 1,4 milliard de dollars US, constitué des "Royal Ranches Marrakech" (les ranches royaux de Marrakech) et du complexe touristique et hôtelier "Royal Resort Cap Malabata" (le resort royal de Cap Malabata) à Tanger commenceront avant la fin de cette année.

The Tangiers Gateway to Morocco project will start before the end of 2006. So within the next month.

Les sept projets qui vont transformer le Maroc


Initiés par les émiratis Emaar et Dubaï International properties, ils totaliseront 90 milliards de dollars d’investissement en 10 ans
Hôtels, golfs, marinas, centres de conférences... sont prévus.



Les groupes émiratis, Emaar et Dubai International Properties (DIP), ne perdent pas de temps. Signées seulement le 25 mars, les 8 conventions entre les deux groupes, le gouvernement marocain, d’une part, et la CDG, d’autre part, sont déjà en cours d’exécution. D’abord avec le lancement des travaux, il y a quelques jours, du projet Amwaj à Rabat par DIP et la CDG, puis de Saphira, toujours à Rabat, par Emaar...

Mais le plus important est que ces investissements qui concernent des projets immobiliers et touristiques haut de gamme seront réalisés dans plusieurs pôles économiques du pays. Rabat se taille la plus grosse part avec 5,1 milliards de dollars (46 milliards de DH). Ce montant est réparti entre l’aménagement de la corniche (projet Saphira) par Emaar pour 3,1 milliards de dollars (28 milliards de DH), et l’aménagement de la baie du Bouregreg par Dubai International Properties (Amwaj) pour 2 milliards de dollars (18 milliards de DH). Ce dernier projet, comme tous les projets de DIP, est réalisé en partenariat avec la CDG (Caisse de dépôt et de gestion).

22 milliards de DH seront investis à Marrakech et 9 milliards à Casa

Vient ensuite Marrakech avec un investissement de 2,4 milliards de dollars (21,6 milliards). Cette enveloppe est répartie entre le projet Chrifia (DIP) pour 1 milliard de dollars (9 milliards de DH) et Oukaimeden (Emaar) pour 1,4 milliard (12,6 milliards de DH).

Casablanca bénéficie d’un investissement d’un milliard de dollars (9 milliards de DH) couvrant la marina et le projet cap El Hank initiés par DIP et la CDG, alors qu’Emaar misera 650 millions de dollars (5,85 milliards de DH) à Tanger. Au total, ce sont près de 10 milliards de dollars (90 milliards de DH) qui seront investis en 10 ans par les deux groupes si l’on comptabilise d’autres projets non cités.

Ces projets, dont l’intérêt économique est indéniable, particulièrement en matière de création d’emplois, s’incrivent, et les responsables émiratis l’ont dit et répété, parfaitement dans la vision 2010 pour le tourisme. Et quand on sait comment Dubaï est devenue en quelques années une des destinations les plus visitées de la région, on ne peut que se réjouir que des investisseurs de cette dimension croient en la destination Maroc.



Rabat-Amwaj

- Dénomination : Amwaj
- Situation : Vallée du Bouregreg
- Superficie : 112 hectares
- Projet : Résidences, commerces, hôtels, loisirs, centre d’affaires
- Réalisation : 2 à 4 ans
- Investissement : entre 15 et 20 milliards DH dont 30% CDG, 50% DIP et 20% autres investisseurs.
Saphira-Rabat

Dénomination: Saphira
Situation : Rabat, corniche
Superficie : 330 hectares
Projet : Zones résidentielles , hôtels de luxe, lieux de loisirs, marina, salle de concert, clinique, commerces...
Réalisation : 10 ans
Investissement : 28 milliards DH dont 50% Emaar et 50% autres investisseurs

Tinja

Dénomination : Tinja
Situation : 30 km au sud de Tanger
Superficie : 51, 25 hectares
Projet : Appartements, villas jardins en bord de mer, marina, centre commercial , chalets, centre équestre, spa, clubhouse, etc.
Réalisation : 10 ans
Investissement : 5,8 milliards DH dont 50% Emaar et 50% autres investisseurs

Oukaimeden

Dénomination : Oukaimeden Atlas ski et golf
Situation : 70 km au sud-est de Marrakech
Superficie : 600 hectares
Projet : Complexe résidentiel, commerces , activités culturelles, station de ski, pistes de patinage et terrain de golf 18 trous
Réalisation : NC
Investissement : 12,6 milliards DH répartis entre Emaar et autres investisseurs

Marina de Casa

Dénomination : Marina de Casablanca
Situation : Entre l’actuel port et
la Mosquée Hassan II Superficie : 23 hectares
Projet : Hôtellerie, Palais des congrès, commerces, bureaux,
logements, loisirs et port de plaisance
Réalisation : Aménagement (2006-2007) Développement (2007-2012)
Investissement : 5 milliards DH dont 70% CDG et 30% Dubai International Properties (DIP)
Cap El Hank

Dénomination : Cap d’El Hank
Situation : Zone entourant le phare de Casablanca
Superficie : 25 hectares
Projet : Hôtellerie, commerces, bureaux, logements, lieux de loisirs, restauration, équipements culturels
Réalisation : 5 ans
Investissement : 4 milliards DH dont 70% DIP et 30% CDG

Marrakech-Chrifia

Dénomination : Chrifia
Situation : Marrakech, route de Tahannaout
Superficie : 128 hectares
Projet : Hôtellerie, résidences, commerces, animation, loisirs
Réalisation : 5 ans
Investissement : 9 milliards DH dont 70% CDG et 30% DIP

The last couple of years has seen an unprecedented interest of Gulf investors in Morocco. UAE has topped the list of foreign investors in the kingdom, marking a sudden shift from the traditional European origin of investment.
There are numerous reasons why Gulf investors are finally targetting Morocco for investment in tourism, real estate, and public transport. Be it the petroleum surplus from their fiscal years, amelioration of Moroccan investing environment, the liberalization of the political and economic fields, or the intensification of the King's economic diplomacy and marketing amongst many Gulf heads of state have all contributed to making the kingdom an attractive site today.

Please add all news and information regarding investments made in Morocco by Gulf companies.

The UAE's Al Qudra Holding Company and the Morocco-UAE Development Group (Somed) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint agricultural co-operation, according to Emirates new agency WAM. Under the MoU, the two companies will launch projects for farming olives on 5,000 hectares of land and extracting olive oil.

Al Qudra Holding Chairman Salah Salem Bin Omair Al Shamsi and Mohammed Darwish, Director of Investment, Somed, inked the agreement. With a capital of Dhs950 million, Somed is a joint holding company between Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Moroccan treasury and a group of Moroccan investors. It also acts as a communication channel between businessmen of UAE and Morocco.

The main topic of discussion was Al Qudra Holding's interest in investing in Rabat's public transport infrastructure that aims in developing the concept of an electrically driven tram-way in Rabat city. The President also welcomed Al Qudra Holding’s initiatives to develop water taxis and a water bus concept to ease traffic congestion. Heavy traffic is causing a problem in areas which are witnessing a number of important property development projects. Furthermore, Al Qudra Real Estate, a subsidiary of Al Qudra Holding, is also involved in real estate projects in Morocco.

Hadi Tahboub, General Manager Q-Link Transport, later held detailed discussions with the Public Transportation Department on laying the ground work for a new fleet of public buses, upgrading and developing current and new bus stations, as a plan to ensure current experienced Moroccan staff and employees of the Willaya's Public Bus Transport Department are an integral part of Rabat's future world class development process.

'Political stability, media openness' behind choosing Morocco, Al Jazeera

Rabat, Nov. 27 - Political stability and media openness prevailing in Morocco were behind the selection the North African kingdom capital, Rabat, to host the broadcasting of Maghreb news bulletin of the Qatari satellite channel, Al Jazeera.
Waddah Khanfar, Al Jazeera's General manager told Moroccan Arabic-speaking daily, Al Ahdath Al Maghribya on Sunday that since the beginning, Morocco was "the first choice" for launching Al Jazeera's new service. He explained this by Morocco's proximity to Europe a fact, he said, would "ease contact between the (channel's) correspondents and the Rabat office."
Waddah ensured that this regional news edition would be presented in accordance with Al Jazeera's motto "Opinion and Counter-Opinion."
The Maghreb news edition was launched in November 10 from Al Jazeera office in the Moroccan capital.

'Political stability, media openness' behind choosing Morocco, Al Jazeera

Rabat, Nov. 27 - Political stability and media openness prevailing in Morocco were behind the selection the North African kingdom capital, Rabat, to host the broadcasting of Maghreb news bulletin of the Qatari satellite channel, Al Jazeera.
Waddah Khanfar, Al Jazeera's General manager told Moroccan Arabic-speaking daily, Al Ahdath Al Maghribya on Sunday that since the beginning, Morocco was "the first choice" for launching Al Jazeera's new service. He explained this by Morocco's proximity to Europe a fact, he said, would "ease contact between the (channel's) correspondents and the Rabat office."
Waddah ensured that this regional news edition would be presented in accordance with Al Jazeera's motto "Opinion and Counter-Opinion."
The Maghreb news edition was launched in November 10 from Al Jazeera office in the Moroccan capital.






AL JAZEERA TOTAL POTENTIAL AUDIENCE
Country Total Population Arabs% Total Arabs(15y+) Penetration Potential
Algeria 32,818,500 99.0% 21,833,492 24.0% 5,240,038
Bahrain 667,238 73.0% 346,804 43.7% 151,553
Cyprus 771,657 3.2% 19,285 25.0% 4,821
Egypt 74,718,797 94.0% 46,425,777 10.0% 4,642,578
Iran 68,278,826 1.0% 482,731 60.0% 289,639
Iraq 24,683,313 75.0% 10,977,903 47.0% 5,159,615
Israel 6,116,533 19.9% 889,766 47.0% 418,190
Jordan 5,460,265 98.0% 3,430,029 52.0% 1,783,615
Kuwait 2,183,161 80.0% 1,259,247 69.17% 871,021
Lebanon 3,727,703 95.0% 2,581,621 59.3% 1,530,901
Libya 5,499,074 97.0% 3,493,837 55.0% 1,921,610
Morocco 31,689,265 99.1% 20,977,913 39.2% 8,223,342
Oman 2,807,125 75.0% 1,216,889 59.0% 717,964
Qatar 817,052 40.0% 246,096 69.12% 170,102
Saudia 24,293,844 90.0% 12,615,793 51.23% 6,463,071
Syria 17,585,540 90.3% 9,750,162 38.0% 3,705,062
Tunisia 9,924,742 98.0% 7,100,160 23.0% 1,633,037
Turkey 68,109,469 10.0% 4,958,369 10.0% 495,837
UAE 2,484,818 40.0% 728,549 52% 378,845
Palestine 3,512,062 88.6% 1,680,311 99.0% 1,663,508
Yemen 19,349,881 98.0% 10,088,254 27.0% 2,723,829

TOTAL 405,498,865 161,102,989 53,208,177

Sorry if its messy, but the fact is that Morocco has an Audience Potential of over 8million people. This exceeds any other state in the region or world in regards to audience figures. Consequently, my previous hesitance to accept the mainstream reasons presented for the establishment of an office in Morocco rather than Tunis, Algiers, Nouakchott, Tripoli is justified.

I think that it chose Morocco simply to not lose the market that has the greatest audience potential. Therefore while it is true that the system is more liberal and stable in Morocco than some neighbouring states, the purely commercial reasons should never be discarded and replaced by vague political rhetoric that the media likes to present.

Selon des sources bien informées, les Libyens ont exprimé clairement leur souhait de venir investir en masse au Maroc. Et pour cela, les Marocains devaient leur donner des idées de projets et leur proposer des opportunités d’investissement.

Entre autres idées, la possibilité d’associer les Libyens ?* des projets comme celui d’un terminal gazier ?* Jorf Lasfar ou celui de la deuxième raffinerie (au sujet de laquelle des discussions avaient été engagées avec l’espagnol Repsol).
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Libya is interested in investing massively in Morocco and is acking for ideas from its Moroccan counterparts. Moroccans suggested investment in the building of the country's second oil refinery with Repsol (Spain), as well as the possibility of investing in the creation of the Jorf Lasfar gaz terminal on the Atlantic. The latter is seen as a way to prepare for the domination of gaz in global energy needs and as a way to not rely solely on Algerian gaz that is delivered to Morocco through the Maghreb Europe Pipeline.

Looks great nice job

casablanca in 2020 will look like a very futuristic dowtown skyline, I will be 45 in 2020 , still young

Bahraini 'Real Capita' to build 22,000 housing units in Morocco


Manama- Bahraini group "Real Capita" intends to invest some USD 400Mn in Morocco to build 22,000 housing units for a cost of USD 400Mn.


Speaking at a press conference, "Real Capita" CEO said the program will be implemented through 8 phases of 18 months each, adding that the convention related to this program will be signed in mid-December in Casablanca.

Created in February 2006, Real Capita, is an alternatively new real estate investment firm based in Bahrain. The company is undergoing major projects such as Amwaj Gateway, affordable housing in Morocco (Real Maroc) and Residential Towers in Um Al-Hassam (Bahrain).

Some 7,000 apartments will be built in Casablanca, 6,000 in Tangier, 5,000 in Agadir (South) and 4,000 in Marrakech, he said.

International groups to launch offshoring and tourism projects in Morocco


Skhirat- Morocco signed, Thursday in Skhirat (25 south of Rabat), two investment agreements with two international groups in offshoring and tourism fields.
The first agreement, signed with the Indian group TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), provides for setting up a delivery center in Morocco for the French and Spanish-speaking European countries. This project will create 500 job opportunities.

The Indian group will contribute in an offshoring training program. set up by the Moroccan government, the program aims to train 25,000 people and 100 supervisors up to 2010.

The second agreement, signed with the Qatari "Diar For Real Estate Investment", is meant to achieve an USD335Mn tourism infrastructure integrated project in the northern city of Tangier.

This project, which will create 1,500 job opportunities, provides for building three hotels, a tourist residence, a golf fairway and a conferences center.

The Qatari group launched, in 2005, 18 investment projects in several countries, such as Egypt, Syria, Oman, Seychelles and Morocco.

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atlas lion do u have any extra information aout this project because i din't see any work at that area

Actualité : NATION

SPECIAL 2006
Les grands projets lancés par S.M. le Roi
Publié le : 01.01.2007 | 16h25


JANVIER

3 janvier
-S.M. le Roi procède au lancement des travaux de réalisation de l'autoroute Marrakech-Agadir d'une longueur de 233 km.
-S.M. le Roi préside, à Marrakech, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention relative au financement du projet de dédoublement et d'aménagement de la liaison routière entre la ville d'Essaouira et l'autoroute Marrakech-Agadir via Chichaoua, d'une longueur de 113 km.

7 janvier
-S.M. le Roi donne le coup d'envoi des travaux de réalisation du projet d'aménagement de la vallée de Bouregreg et préside la cérémonie de signature de cinq conventions de financement relatives à ce projet.

14 janvier
-S.M. le Roi préside, à Tanger, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention relative à la réalisation du programme de mise à niveau de la ville de Tanger. S.M. le Roi visite, à cette occasion, les chantiers d'aménagement de la place "9 Avril" et celle des "Nations" pour s'enquérir de l'état d'avancement des travaux.

17 janvier
-S.M. le Roi donne, à la commune de Taghmart, le coup d'envoi des travaux de construction du barrage Oued Rmel, situé à une dizaine de km du port Tanger-Méditerranée.

18 janvier
-S.M. le Roi annonce Sa décision de créer un prix baptisé de Son Auguste Nom, pour récompenser annuellement les meilleurs projets destinés à l'habitat social, dans un message adressé aux participants à la journée nationale de l'architecte.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à l'aéroport de Tanger, le coup d'envoi à un nouveau pôle urbain (Ibn Battouta), situé à 15 km du centre de Tanger.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Tanger, de l'état d'avancement des études de faisabilité relatives à la création de trois nouvelles villes.
-S.M. le Roi préside, à Tanger, la cérémonie de signature des conventions de rénovation urbaine de Tanger et de généralisation de l'approvisionnement en eau potable.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert également du nouveau programme d'intervention du ministère délégué chargé de l'Habitat et de l'urbanisme, dans la région Tanger-Tétouan.
Le Souverain s'enquiert des projets de mise à niveau urbaine concernant Tanger, Tétouan, M'diq, Fnideq, Larache, Ksar Lakbir et la préfecture El Fahs-Anjra.

23 janvier
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert du programme de qualification urbaine de la ville de Tétouan et donne le coup d'envoi du projet d'aménagement de la place Moulay Al Mehdi. Le Souverain s'enquiert également du nouveau programme de logement et d'urbanisation de la ville de Tétouan.

24 janvier
-S.M. le Roi Mohammed VI inaugure, dans la commune Khemis Anjra (préfecture Al-Fahs Anjra) un barrage que le Souverain baptise "Barrage Moulay Hassan Ben El Mehdi".

25 janvier
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à la municipalité de M'diq, du programme de développement global visant la qualification de la préfecture de M'diq-Fnideq durant la période 2006-2011. Le Souverain s'enquiert également du programme de qualification de la ville de M'diq pour 2006-2008.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, dans la municipalité de M'diq, du projet de création d'un institut spécialisé dans l'hôtellerie et le tourisme.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à la municipalité de M'diq, l'hôpital Mohammed VI des spécialités.

26 janvier
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Fnideq, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'une clinique publique dans la ville de Fnideq.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à la municipalité de Fnideq, du programme de qualification et de développement de la ville de Fnideq.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert également du programme de restructuration des quartiers sous-équipés dans les communes rurales de M'diq et Fnideq pour la période 2006-2009.
-S.M. le Roi préside la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat visant à restructurer les quartiers sous-équipés dans les communes urbaines de M'diq et Fnideq.

28 janvier
-S.M. le Roi Mohammed VI s'enquiert du programme de développement et de mise à niveau de la province de Chefchaouen.
Le Souverain s'enquiert, également, d'un projet alliant tourisme et artisanat et prévoyant la restructuration complète du complexe d'artisanat, avec construction d'une Maison d'accueil touristique.
-S.M. le Roi préside ensuite la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat pour le traitement des bâtisses menaçant ruine dans la Médina et la restructuration des quartiers sous-équipés.

30 janvier
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert de plusieurs projets de développement visant la promotion du monde rural dans la province de Chefchaouen et préside la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat sur le 2e programme national des routes rurales dans la province de Chefchaouen.


FEVRIER

1er février*
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Chefchaouen, le coup d'envoi des travaux de restauration de la Grande mosquée et de ses dépendances.
-S.M. le Roi procède à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'une salle de sports couverte dans la ville de Chefchaouen.

2 février
-S.M. le Roi procède, dans la commune rurale de Brikcha (environ 50 km de Chefchaouen), à l'inauguration d'un foyer de jeunes filles, réalisé en partenariat entre la Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité et la société "Amendis".
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Chefchaouen, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'un centre de formation professionnelle pour femmes en situation précaire.

4 février
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Tanger, à l'inauguration du boulevard Mohammed VI et de l'avenue Lalla Fatima Zohra Azizia qui constitue le prolongement du boulevard Mohammed VI.

6 février
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Larache, le coup d'envoi des travaux d'aménagement de la station touristique du port de Lixus.

11 février
-S.M. le Roi préside, au Palais Royal de Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention portant sur l'aménagement de la nouvelle ville Zenata, située dans la commune de Aïn Harrouda
qui relève de la préfecture
de Mohammedia (Wilaya de
la région du Grand Casablanca).

MARS

14 mars
-S.M. le Roi inaugure à Agadir un centre de sauvegarde de la jeune fille et préside la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat pour la gestion et l'administration de ce centre.

21 mars
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Laâyoune, le coup d'envoi de plusieurs projets de développement au profit des populations des provinces du Sud et préside la cérémonie de signature d'une convention relative au financement et à la réalisation d'un canal pour le transfert des eaux du barrage Sakia Al Hamra.

22 mars
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à la municipalité d'El Marsa, l'extension du port de la ville de Laâyoune.

23 mars
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert de plusieurs projets de développement dans la ville de Boujdour et inaugure le nouveau siège de la province.
-S.M. le Roi donne le coup d'envoi des travaux de construction du port de Boujdour.

27 mars
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Casablanca, le coup d'envoi des travaux de construction du port de plaisance Marina de Casablanca et préside la signature de trois conventions relatives au programme de développement régional touristique de la capitale économique.

28 mars
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le pavillon des brûlés et de chirurgie plastique réparatrice du CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le pôle des maladies cardiovasculaires relevant du CHU Ibn Rochd.

29 mars
-S.M. le Roi préside, au Palais Royal de Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature de huit conventions d'investissement portant sur la réalisation de projets d'aménagement et de valorisation touristique et résidentielle.

31 mars
-S.M. le Roi préside, à l'issue de la prière du vendredi à la Mosquée Hassan II à Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention relative à l'achèvement de construction et l'aménagement de la médiathèque et de l'Académie des arts traditionnels relevant du complexe cultuel et culturel de la Mosquée Hassan II.

AVRIL
3 avril
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à
Casablanca, la deuxième tranche du projet de relogement des ménages du bidonville de Ben M'Sick.

4 avril
-S.M. le Roi procède au lancement des travaux de la deuxième tranche du projet d'extension du pôle industriel aéronautique de l'aéroport international Mohammed V de Casablanca (aéropôle).
Le Souverain procède également à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction de l'unité industrielle "Creuzet aéronautique Maroc" spécialisée dans le développement des technologies aéronautiques.

5 avril
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Settat, du nouveau programme de l'habitat et de l'urbanisme dans les villes de Settat, Deroua et Sidi Rahal, qui bénéficie à 65 mille habitants.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Settat, à l'inauguration d'un centre de formation professionnelle mixte et préside la cérémonie de signature d'une convention-programme portant sur la réalisation de dix centres similaires à travers le Royaume, y compris celui de Settat. S.M. le Roi préside également la cérémonie de signature d'une convention-programme pour la réalisation de dix centres similaires dans les différentes régions du Royaume.

6 avril
-S.M. le Roi procède, dans la ville de Ben Ahmed (province de Settat), à l'inauguration de l'Institut spécialisé de technologie appliquée (ISTA).
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le barrage de "Tamesna" dans la région de Ben Ahmed (province de Settat), et s'enquiert du programme de création d'un complexe hydraulique de quatre barrages. Le Souverain procède également à l'inauguration d'un établissement de la formation professionnelle.

10 avril
-S.M. le Roi donne, à la gare de Laassilate à la commune de Lakhiayta (province de Settat), le coup d'envoi des travaux de doublement de la voie ferrée sur les lignes Nouaceur-Jorf Lasfar et Sidi El Aidi-Settat.

13 avril
-S.M. le Roi procède, au CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction du nouveau centre d'oncologie et préside la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions de coopération conclues dans ce domaine.

17 avril
-S.M. le Roi préside, à Meknès, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat pour l'amélioration du réseau routier de la Wilaya de la région de Meknès-Tafilalet.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Meknès, du nouveau programme de qualification urbaine de la ville. Le Souverain s'enquiert également, du programme de qualification de l'ancienne Médina de Meknès.

19 avril
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Meknès, à l'inauguration de l'hôpital Mohammed V, qui vient d'être rénové et réhabilité, et préside la signature d'un accord de partenariat pour la mise en place et la généralisation des services et prestations sanitaires dans la région.

MAI
17 mai
-S.M. le Roi préside, à Agadir, la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions pour la réalisation de projets structurants dans les domaines urbain et touristique. Ainsi, le Souverain pose la première pierre pour les travaux de la première tranche de la corniche.

24 mai
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, au Palais Royal d'Agadir, du programme 2006-2010 de lutte contre la précarité dans la région de Souss-Massa-Drâa.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Agadir, à l'inauguration d'un centre d'accueil de l'étudiante.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Agadir, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'un complexe d'accueil et d'insertion pour les personnes en situation précaire.

25 mai
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Agadir, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'une unité d'extraction de l'huile d'argane.

JUIN
7 juin
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, dans la commune d'Aïn Atiq (préfecture Skhirat-Temara), l'unité de production "Labinal Maroc", d'assemblage et de commercialisation d'ensembles et de sous-ensembles de câblages électriques destinés à l'industrie aéronautique relevant du groupe français "Safran". A cette occasion, le souverain décore M. Jean-Paul Bechat, PDG du groupe, du wissam alaouite de l'ordre de commandeur.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à Madinat Al Irfane à Rabat, un centre de conception de circuits intégrés du groupe ST Microelectronics, l'un des plus grands fabricants mondiaux de semi-conducteurs.

JUILLET
10 juillet
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Ajdir (province d'Al Hoceïma), du programme d'urgence de la ville d'Al Hoceïima. Le Souverain procède également à l'inauguration de la double voie Ajdir-Al Hoceïma (7 km) et s'enquiert de plusieurs projets de développement.

11 juillet
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Al Hoceïma, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'un Institut spécialisé en hôtellerie et en tourisme.
-S.M. le Roi procède à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction de la nouvelle gare maritime d'Al Hoceïma.

12 juillet
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Imzouren (province d'Al Hoceima), du programme 2004-2007 de mise à niveau spatiale d'Al Hoceïma qui se rapporte à l'urbanisme, à la mise à niveau urbaine, au relogement et à la prévention des catastrophes.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Imzouren, à la remise des clés de 214 appartements construits dans le cadre de l'opération de relogement des sinistrés du séisme ayant secoué la région en février 2004.
-S.M. le Roi visite un village pilote au douar Aït Abdelaziz, relevant de la commune rurale d'Aït Kamra (province d'Al Hoceïma).

13 juillet
-S.M. le Roi inaugure un foyer de jeunes filles et un complexe socioculturel et sportif dans la commune d'Imzouren, ainsi qu'un foyer de jeunes filles dans la commune de Béni Bouayach et s'enquiert d'autres projets au profit des femmes, des jeunes et des jeunes filles de la région.

14 juillet
-S.M. le Roi, Amir Al Mouminine, inaugure, dans la commune rurale Beni Abdellah (province d'Al Hoceïma), une mosquée construite par des fonds propres à S.A.R. le Prince Moulay Rachid et que le Souverain a bien voulu baptiser du nom de Son Altesse Royale.
-S.M. le Roi, Amir Al Mouminine, procède, à Al Hoceïma, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction de la mosquée Mohammed VI.
-S.M. le Roi, Amir Al Mouminine, accomplit la prière du vendredi à la mosquée S.A.R. le Prince Moulay Rachid à Béni Abdallah (province d'Al-Hoceïma).

-S.M. le Roi procède dans la commune rurale de Bni Abdallah (35 km à l'ouest d'Al Hoceïma), à l'inauguration d'un centre de santé avec une maternité.
-S.M. le Roi préside, dans la commune rurale de Sidi Abdellah (Al Hoceïma), la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions de partenariat relatives au deuxième programme national de routes rurales (PNRR II) dans la région Taza-Al Hoceïma-Taounate.
-S.M. le Roi procède au lancement des travaux de construction de la route reliant Bni Abdellah à Tamasint (9 km).

-S.M. le Roi procède, dans la commune d'Imzouren, à l'inauguration du collège Mohammed VI, reconstruit grâce à un don royal d'un montant de 20 millions de dirhams après sa destruction suite au séisme.

15 juillet
-S.M. le Roi visite dans la commune rurale de Bni Boufrah (environ 50 km à l'ouest d'Al Hoceïma), le chantier de construction du tronçon Ajdir-Jebha, de la rocade méditerranéenne.

16 juillet
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à Al Hoceïma, un centre pour sourds-muets, un complexe socioculturel et sportif pour jeunes, un centre social féminin et d'écoute et un foyer de jeunes filles.

17 juillet
-S.M. le Roi préside, dans la commune rurale de Sidi Bouafif (15 km d'Al Hoceïma), la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat relative à la construction et l'équipement de l'Ecole nationale supérieur des sciences appliquées (ENSA) d'Al Hoceïma.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Tanger, le coup d'envoi aux travaux du projet du pôle urbain "Al Irfane" qui prévoit la construction de 18.000 logements au profit de 90.000 personnes, et de réhabilitation et d'aménagement de la région Boukhalef au profit de 20.000 habitants.

18 juillet
-S.M. le Roi lance à Tanger les travaux du projet d'aménagement de la 2-ème tranche de la zone franche d'exportation de Tanger.

19 juillet
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, dans la zone de Ghandouri à Tanger, de plusieurs projets touristiques en cours de réalisation.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, au quartier Ben Dibane à Tanger (cercle Beni Makada), "la Polyclinique Mohammed VI de santé publique".

21 juillet
-S.M. le Roi reçoit, au Palais Royal de Casablanca, M. Rachid Belmokhtar, que le Souverain nomme président de l'Observatoire de l'Initiative nationale pour le développement humain (INDH).
-S.M. le Roi préside, au Palais Royal à Casablanca, la cérémonie de présentation du programme 2006-2010 de l'INDH et la synthèse des réalisations du programme prioritaire pour 2005.
Le Souverain préside également la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions relatives à l'INDH au niveau de la région du Grand Casablanca.

26 juillet
-S.M. le Roi procède, à l'aéroport de Benslimane, à la pose de la première pierre des installations civiles et militaires dudit aéroport et à l'inauguration de la piste d'envol de l'aéroport.
-S.M. le Roi préside également la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions de partenariat relatives à la réalisation de l'aérodrome de Benslimane.

27 juillet
-S.M. le Roi préside, au Palais Royal de Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature de trois conventions relatives à de nouveaux projets touristiques qui portent sur l'aménagement de la station balnéaire de Taghazout à Agadir et la réalisation de deux projets d'investissement touristiques intégrés à Marrakech et Tanger.

AOUT

28 août
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, dans la municipalité de M'Diq, de plusieurs projets intéressant l'aménagement touristique, économique et social des espaces territorial et côtier de M'Diq et Fnideq.

29 août
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à la municipalité de Fnideq, de plusieurs projets relatifs à la mise à niveau urbaine et touristique de la ville.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à la municipalité de M'Diq, le coup d'envoi aux travaux d'extension de l'hôpital multidisciplinaire Mohammed VI, que le Souverain avait inauguré en janvier 2006.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à la municipalité de M'Diq, le coup d'envoi de plusieurs projets s'inscrivant dans le cadre du programme de mise à niveau urbaine de la ville et du programme de réhabilitation des quartiers sous-équipés.

-S.M. le Roi préside, à Tétouan, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat pour la réalisation des travaux de dédoublement de la route nationale reliant Tanger à Tétouan et s'enquiert de plusieurs projets concernant les secteurs de l'habitat et de l'eau potable dans la ville.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à Tétouan, le coup d'envoi de plusieurs programmes s'inscrivant dans le cadre de la mise à niveau urbaine de la ville et s'enquiert de l'état d'avancement du programme de dépollution de la ville de Tétouan, de la zone côtière de Oued Martil et de M'Diq.

SEPTEMBRE
5 septembre
-S.M. le Roi préside, à la commune rurale Dar Bouaazza (Province de Nouaceur), la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat pour la réalisation de l'opération d'habitat "Madinat Arrahma" et donne le coup d'envoi des travaux de ce projet.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le Samusocial de Casablanca et remet au centre deux unités médicales mobiles.

6 septembre
-S.M. le Roi préside, à la commune rurale Ouled Saleh (province de Nouaceur), la cérémonie de signature de quatre conventions de partenariat dans la région du Grand Casablanca et s'enquiert de l'état d'avancement du programme de l'INDH dans la région.
-S.M. le Roi donne, à la commune rurale Ouled Saleh (province de Nouaceur), le coup d'envoi de plusieurs projets de développement s'inscrivant dans le cadre de l'INDH.

11 septembre
-S.M. le Roi préside, au siège de la Wilaya du Grand Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature d'une convention de partenariat relative au programme de développement urbain de la capitale économique pour la période 2007-2010.

-S.M. le Roi procède, à Casablanca, à la pose de la première pierre du centre de recherches, d'études et d'ingénierie aéronautiques. Ce centre sera géré par la société française "Teuchos Maroc", relevant du groupe "Safran", pionnier au niveau mondial en aéronautique.
Par la même occasion, S.M. le Roi donne le coup d'envoi des travaux de parachèvement de l'Avenue Al Qods, qui constitue un prolongement de la ceinture sud de la ville.

12 septembre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à Casablanca, "Le Théâtre Mohammed VI" relevant du complexe culturel Roches noires, et s'enquiert du programme de la mise à niveau des infrastructures culturelles de Casablanca.
-S.M. le Roi visite le parc " ISESCO" (ex-Mardoukh) après son réaménagement, et s'enquiert du programme de préservation et de restructuration des espaces verts de la ville.

27 septembre
-S.M. le Roi visite, à Chefchaouen, le chantier de réaménagement du terrain municipal de la ville et procède à la distribution d'articles et équipements sportifs au profit de 633 bénéficiaires.

28 septembre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure et lance, à Chefchaoun, plusieurs projets sociaux au profit des jeunes et des femmes dans cette ville.
-S.M. le Roi, Amir Al Mouminine, inaugure la "Mosquée Mohammed VI" dans la ville de Chefchaouen.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le Centre de formation de l'établissement pénitentiaire d'Ouezzane.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure et lance, à Ouezzane, des projets de développement.

30 septembre
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Douar Grankha relevant de la commune de Dardara (Chefchaouen), au lancement de l'opération de distribution de denrées alimentaires, à l'occasion du mois sacré du Ramadan.
-S.M. le Roi procède, dans la commune rurale de Laghdir (Chefchaouen), au lancement de projets de développement portant sur le tourisme rural et la valorisation des produits du terroir et le renforcement des capacités de production d'huile d'olive.

OCTOBRE
4 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le Centre de formation Omnisports au Parc Lalla Aicha à Oujda.

5 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à Oujda, le Centre régional d'Oncologie Hassan II et le Complexe Achifaa.

6 octobre
-S.M. le Roi lance, à Oujda, les travaux de construction d'un Centre de Formation et d'Insertion des jeunes handicapés.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Oujda, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction du Complexe Social Hay Annajd et accomplit la prière du vendredi à la mosquée Omar Ibn Abdelaziz.

10 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure, à Casablanca, deux centres socioculturels réalisés par la Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité.

13 octobre
-S.M. le Roi préside l'ouverture de la première session de la cinquième année législative. A cette occasion, S.M. le Roi prononce un important discours et reçoit le ministre chargé des relations avec le Parlement, M. Saâd Alami, qui présente au Souverain un exemplaire d'un ouvrage sur le bilan de l'action du gouvernement au Parlement au cours de l'année législative 2005-2006.

16 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure un foyer pour jeunes filles à Ouarzazate, réalisé par la Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité.

17 octobre
-S.M. le Roi procède à l'inauguration d'un centre socioculturel pour jeunes à Skoura (province de Ouarzazate).
-S.M. le Roi donne, depuis la Commune rurale de Skoura (Province d'Ouarzazate), le coup d'envoi de l'opération "Sanabil", lancée par la Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité.

18 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure le Centre social pour sourds-muets à Ouarzazate, réalisé par la Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité.
-S.M. le Roi inaugure l'Institut spécialisé dans les métiers du cinéma à Ouarzazate, le premier du genre au Maroc et en Afrique.

20 octobre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure un Centre social féminin à Tarmight (province d'Ouarzazate).
-S.M. le Roi inaugure un Centre de commercialisation des produits des coopératives féminines à Ouarzazate.

NOVEMBRE
7 novembre
-S.M. le Roi inaugure un foyer de jeunes filles à Biougra dans la Province de Chtouka Aït Baha, ainsi qu'un autre foyer de jeunes filles et un centre socio-éducatif à Taroudant.

10 novembre
-S.M. le Roi Mohammed VI inaugure, à Salé, le Centre National Mohammed VI des Handicapés et préside la cérémonie de signature de plusieurs conventions de partenariat. Par la suite, S.M. le Roi procède à la remise des trophées de la solidarité à plusieurs personnalités qui se sont distinguées dans le cadre de l'action sociale.

11 novembre
-S.M. le Roi préside, au Palais Royal de Casablanca, la cérémonie de signature de deux mémorandums d'entente portant sur la réalisation d'importants investissements touristico-immobiliers et de loisirs dans la région de Rabat.

15 novembre
-S.M. le Roi et le Président sénégalais, Me Abdoulaye Wade, s'entretiennent en tête-à-tête, au Palais présidentiel de Dakar. Les deux chefs d'Etat inaugurent à Dakar le Laboratoire de contrôle alimentaire, restauré et aménagé grâce à un don marocain de 8,8 millions dh.
-S.M. le Roi et le Président Wade président, au Palais présidentiel à Dakar, la cérémonie de signature de plusieurs accords de coopération. Les deux dirigeants inaugurent l'Avenue Hassan II à Dakar, ex-Avenue Albert Sarraut.

16 novembre
-S.M. le Roi et le Président sénégalais lancent, à Pout (60 km de Dakar), les travaux d'aménagement d'un projet agricole pilote financé par le Maroc et qui s'inscrit dans le cadre du Plan Retour Vers l'Agriculture (REVA), lancé en août 2006 par le Sénégal.

17 novembre
-S.M. le Roi, accompagné du Président sénégalais, visite l'hôpital d'enfants de Fann à Dakar où le Souverain procède à la remise d'un important lot de médicaments et d'équipements.

27 novembre
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Berkane, au lancement de plusieurs projets destinés à l'amélioration des conditions d'habitat et d'urbanisme de la ville.
-S.M. le Roi procède, à Saidia, au lancement de plusieurs projets de mise à niveau urbaine et touristique de la ville. Le Souverain préside également la cérémonie de signature d'une convention portant sur le projet d'assainissement du centre-ville de Saidia et du complexe touristique et le projet d'aménagement des entrées de la ville.

28 novembre
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Ouezzane, de plusieurs projets de développement concernant la mise à niveau de la ville, l'eau potable et le sport. Le Souverain préside, à cette occasion, la cérémonie de signature des conventions de mise à niveau et de réhabilitation de la ville de Ouezzane.
-S.M. le Roi procède, au quartier Laâdir à Ouezzane, à la pose de la première pierre pour la construction d'un complexe social multifonctions et s'enquiert de deux projets socio-éducatifs qui seront réalisés dans le cadre de l'INDH.

30 novembre
-S.M. le Roi appelle, dans un message au premier sommet Afrique-Amérique du sud, à Abuja (Nigeria), les pays d'Afrique et d'Amérique du Sud à "Développer davantage une coopération productive et mutuellement bénéfique aux deux ensembles", fondée notamment sur les "Alliances économiques stratégiques".

-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert et donne, à Chefchaouen, le coup d'envoi de plusieurs projets de développement de la ville dans les domaines du développement urbain, de l'eau potable et de l'assainissement liquide.
Le Souverain préside également la cérémonie de signature de deux conventions relatives à la mise à niveau de la ville de Chefchaouen et la gestion déléguée de l'assainissement liquide de la ville.
-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert, à Chefchaouen, de l'état d'avancement du programme général d'alimentation en eau potable de la population rurale de cette province.

-S.M. le Roi s'enquiert et donne le coup d'envoi de plusieurs projets au niveau de la province de Chefchaouen, programmés dans le cadre de l'INDH.

DECEMBRE

12 décembre
-S.M. le Roi préside à Agadir la séance d'ouverture de la Rencontre Nationale des collectivités locales au cours de laquelle le Souverain prononce un important discours.


| LE MATIN

Hi everybody :) , I know that Emaar have different project in Morocco but it's very difficult to find informations, can you help me and say me for these projects:

Amelkis II
Amelkis III
Bahia Bay
Tinja projects
Saphira
Oukaimeden

You can answer me in french or in in englsih,
thk you Silvain

just as information
algeria has ski resort the name is tikjda mont chrea
wilaya blida 50 km form algiers city
was close in 90 becuase security problem
it s open now
amicaly :) :)

just as information
algeria has ski resort the name is tikjda mont chrea
wilaya blida 50 km form algiers city
was close in 90 becuase security problem
it s open now
amicaly :) :)

there are more than one ski resort in Morocco , I can name at least two : Mishleffen in the middle Atlas and Oukaimeden in the High Atlas close to Marakesh , I think an emerati company is building a huge resort in the latest ....

Hi Silvinho,

You're right it's not easy to find information about the projects of EEMAR in Morocco. The projects you speak about are still in study shift...

I copy the description of these projects from the eemar website: http://www.emaar.com/International/morocco/Index.asp

or the EERMAR's website for Morocco: http://www.emaar.com/morocco/

Emaar Properties and ONA Group, the leading Moroccan industrial and financial group, unveiled details of a joint venture to create large scale residential and golfing development projects throughout Morocco. The joint venture projects are expected to take place over a period of five years.


Bahia Bay:

With a total investment of AED4.5 billion, Bahia Bay a 531 hectare development, located midway between Casablanca and Rabat and in close proximity to Bouznika Bay, will combine all the benefits of an Emaar golfing community along with the advantages of a coastal location.
Residential units will range from luxury villas and spacious semi-detached houses to townhouses and apartments with views overlooking the golf course and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The development will also feature a beach hotel, golf hotel, beach clubs, equestrian facilities, retail and entertainment and a community and recreation centre making Bahia Bay an ideal location for residents and visitors alike. With construction starting in the first quarter of 2006, the development is expected to be completed in five years.

Amelkis II

With a total investment of AED1.2 billion (US$327 million), Amelkis II is a luxury residential golfing complex in Marrakech which will allow individual buyers to purchase plots of land and design and build their ideal home.
Amelkis II is being developed by Emaar and Onapar, part of the ONA Group and follows the highly successful Amelkis I project by Onapar. Work on the 1.25 million sq mtrs site started earlier this month and sales open for the project in Marrakech this week.

Oukaimeden

Oukaimeden is set to become the ultimate four season mountain destination for recreation, entertainment, relaxation and residence. It is a plan that will retain, respect and enhance the sacred tradition of the people and the land, marrying the values of the old with the new. It will be a model of sustainability, enhancing the economic, social and natural assets on a year long basis as Oukaimeden takes its steps toward the future.

Oukaimeden is situated at a scenic 50 minute drive from the city of Marrakech. It derives enormous benefit from its vicinity to the main city, attracting a variety of tourists, from those on a visit to Northern Africa and Southern Europe to those within Morocco looking for enjoyable day trips at a mountain resort.

To be developed as a destination choice for all seasons, it offers a wide variety of activity options catering to different areas, from science and archaeology to adventure sports and simple relaxation.

Saphira

Saphira with its bustling marina and beachfront development will successfully reopen Rabat not only to the sea but also to the world.

Eleven kilometres alongside the Atlantic coast is the piece of land specified for the project of renovation, and highlighting of the natural beauty of Rabat and its rich heritage. The Saphira project – Jewel of the Atlantic, will give birth to 9 districts that will evoke the past of Morocco and the beauty of its shore.

The nine districts of Saphira combined will create for Rabat a vibrant beachfront, tourist, residential, business and leisure community that will revive and rejuvenate Morocco’s pride – Rabat.

Tinja

Nestled between seafront and natural indigenous forest, Tinja is a haven of peace and tranquility just 20 minutes from Tangiers. Offering a mix of high quality residential and commercial zones arranged around a vibrant marina, Tinja is a world class development at the very heart of Morocco.

With more than 670 residential units and over 600 hotel rooms as well as leisure clubs and facilities, Tinja offers Riviera living at its best - eye catching coastal views combined with world class facilities. Located close to the main coastal route and the Ibn Battuta airport, Tinja provides the perfect gateway from which to explore Tangiers and Morocco as a whole.

Thank you very much Venid1, but I have already find these informations
If everyone has more informations (plan, start, finish, architects, developper, construtor company...) I am very interested !
Silvain

i just gave information because i read the moroco was the only one
and i think in other africa country
algeria may have other ski resort
i gave the name of one that i know for sure :) :)
there are more than one ski resort in
Morocco , I can name at least two : Mishleffen in the middle Atlas and Oukaimeden in the High Atlas close to Marakesh , I think an emerati company is building a huge resort in the latest ....

Tourisme: Où en est le Plan Azur

http://www.leconomiste.com/article.html?a=76262

· Premières livraisons dès 2008

· 6.000 lits livrés en gestion hôtelière dès 2008

· Les villas «explosent» à Saïdia

Les cinq aménageurs-développeurs des stations balnéaires concédées du Plan Azur se sont donné rendez-vous mercredi 14 février à Casablanca pour exposer l’état d’avancement de leurs projets (www.leconomiste.com). A l’initiative du ministère du Tourisme et à quelques semaines des Assises internationales du tourisme, où il sera essentiellement question de «business», les représentants des sociétés d’aménagement se livrent à un face-à-face avec la presse. D’emblée, Adil Douiri exprime son souhait de «voir les aménageurs travailler plus vite». Cela ne signifie pas pour autant que l’état d’avancement soit jugé lent ou non conforme aux objectifs initiaux. Amyn Alami, président de la société d’aménagement de Mogador, abonde dans le même sens, en apportant une nuance qu’il qualifie de taille. «L’aménagement des stations du Plan Azur consiste en la conception de nouvelles villes». En clair, si «certaines lenteurs» ont pû être constatées, elles n’influent en rien ni sur la réalisation de la Vision 2010, du moins son volet hôtelier, ni sur les objectifs à cette échéance.
En tout état de cause, les aménageurs se disent «satisfaits» aussi bien de l’état d’avancement des projets que de leurs relations avec l’Administration marocaine.
La station de Saïdia sera la première à livrer ses unités hôtelières. Dès le printemps 2008, un hôtel 5 étoiles géré par la chaîne Barcelo ouvrira ses portes ainsi qu’un second, de la même catégorie, géré par Iberostar. La capacité globale est de 1.200 lits pour la première unité et de 1000 pour la seconde. Mais ce sont surtout les projets de villas qui «explosent». «Tout a été vendu et aucune autre parcelle n’est disponible», déclare le directeur de la station, Juan Cano. Younès Iraki, responsable de la société d’aménagement de Mazagan, se dit lui aussi satisfait. Les adjudicataires des appels d’offres pour la construction d’hôtels et d’un golf de 18 trous au sein de la station devraient être connus dans les prochaines semaines. Les travaux devraient pour leur part débuter dès 2008. Christian Vande Craen, directeur de Salixus, société d’aménagement de Lixus à Larache, affirme avoir pris «un peu de retard dans la livraison». La première capacité hôtelière, prévue fin 2008, ne sera livrée qu’à l’été 2009. L’ouverture de la station Mogador devrait intervenir dans les délais, c’est-à-dire d’ici l’été 2008. Au total, il s’agira de 10.600 lits, dont 6.800 hôteliers et 3.800 résidentiels. Enfin, Taghazout, dernière station à avoir été concédée, vient d’entamer les travaux en janvier.
Seule Plage-Blanche n’a pas trouvé d’acquéreur. Les deux autres «ministations», Tamuda Bay et Oued Chbika, à 55 km de Tan Tan, complèteront l’offre. En 2008, le nombre de lits hôteliers s’élèvera à 6.000 et sera porté à 8.000 dès l’année suivante.

Ils ont dit...


- Des fonds d’investissement marocains seront présentés fin mars à Fès lors des Assises internationales du tourisme. Leur objectif principal consiste en l’acquisition de terrains en vue de la construction d’hôtels.
- La loi sur l’immobilier locatif permet de faire passer dans le giron de l’hôtellerie toute villa et tout appartement. La gestion confiée à une société spécialisée doit préalablement faire l’objet d’une autorisation délivrée par le ministère du Tourisme.
- Une étude sur l’adéquation formation/emploi dans le tourisme est en cours de finalisation. Les résultas seront incessamment dévoilés.
- Colony Capital gèrera deux unités hôtelières à Taghazout. Le canarian, Lopesan un hôtel. La station comprendra 8 hôtels et 13 résidences touristiques.
- Les sept unités hôtelières programmées à Lixus ont toutes trouvé acquéreur. Trois d’entre elles (Le Point de Vue, Punta Negra et Hôtel de la Plage) ont été acquises par le même groupe espagnol, dont le nom n’est pas encore divulgué.

Les cinq stations en chiffres


Taghazout
- Aménageur: Taghazout Resort
- Investisseurs actionnaires: Colony Capital/Satocan/Lopesan
- Superficie: 620 ha
- Capacité hôtelière: 18 000 lits
- Investissement: 20 milliards DH
- Démarrage travaux: Janvier 2007
- Ouverture 1re unité hôtelière: Juillet 2009
- Achèvement des travaux: Fin 2016

Mazagan
- Aménageur: Kerzner
- Superficie: 504 ha
- Capacité hôtelière: 3700 lits
- Inverstissement: 6,3 milliards DH
- Démarrage travaux: 2007
- Ouverture 1re unité hôtelière: 2009
- Achèvement des travaux: 2018

Mogador
- Aménageur: Saemog
- Superficie: 580 ha
- Capacité hôtelière: 10 600 lits
- Touristiques: 6 800
- Résidentiels: 3 800
- Investissement: 6,8 milliards DH
- Ouverture station: Eté 2008

Lixus
- Aménageur: Thomas & Piron/L’Atelier/Orco
- Superficie: 461 ha
- Capacité hôtelière: 7000 lits
- Investissement global: 6 milliards DH
- Démarrage travaux: Février 2006
- Ouverture 1re unité hôtelière: Début 2009
- Achèvement des travaux: Fin 2015

Saïdia
- Aménageur: Fadesa
- Superficie: 713 ha
- Capacité hôtelière: 17 000 lits
- Investissement: 12 milliards DH
- Démarrage travaux: Avril 2004
- Ouverture1re unité hôtelière: Août 2007
- Achèvement travaux: 2009

Source: Ministère du Tourisme

Amale DAOUD

Brand New 5* Aparthotel in Saidia Launched 27th February 2007 Sahara Beach & Spa Resort is a stunning new resort development which will feature 204 spacious sea-view apartments and suites offering unparalleled levels of luxury.
The Sahara Beach & Spa Resort is one of the premier developments in Mediterrania Saïdia. Situated along the golden sands of the stunning Mediterranean beach, this Five Star Apart-Hotel & Spa will provide an exotic holiday paradise set among lush green parkland.

The exquisitely furnished, fully equipped apartments and suites surround three large lagoon-style swimming pools set amidst tropical gardens. Here you can be as active as you want to be, spending your days on the immaculate beaches, perfecting your golf swing, indulging in some water sports, or lazing by the pool and simply relaxing in this wonderful resort.
Hotel Facilities

• 3 heated Swimming Pools
• Children’s Pool
• Tropical & Moorish Gardens
• Moroccan-themed Spa & Thalassotherapy centre on two floors
• State-of-the-art Gymnasium & Fitness centre
• 3 themed Restaurants offering a la carte and buffet-style international cuisine
• 3 Bars (2 roof-top bars with stunning pool and sea views & 1 pool bar)
• Conference & Banqueting centre
• Souvenir Shop
• Entertainment & Kids Club
• Easy access to Diving, Surfing, Boating, Golf & Horse-Riding activities
• 24-hour Reception with car rental, excursions and restaurant booking service
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Morocco signs $2.3bn deals
Wednesday 21 March 2007


RABAT: Morocco's government ratified private sector deals worth 19.38 billion dirhams ($2.3bn) yesterday, evidence that a boom in foreign direct investment is continuing, official news agency MAP said.

Seven investment conventions covering property, tourism, steel manufacturing and business service outsourcing were signed by government and industry officials in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Driss Jettou, MAP said.

Iberostar Hotels and Resorts will build a 3,000-bed tourism and residential complex in the southern city of Marrakesh and Dubai-based Emaar Properties will develop another in the north with 1,200 beds, along with a retail zone and business centre.

Maghreb Steel will build a plant on Morocco's coast near the economic capital Casablanca and Logica-CMG plans to build an IT development, maintenance and software support centre, MAP said.

It was unclear whether some of the projects, already approved by Morocco's Investment Commission, were part of deals already announced.

Meanwhile, Morocco's central bank unveiled a set of Sharia-compliant banking products yesterday, venturing for the first time into Islamic finance with the aim of bringing banking services to more of the kingdom's population.

Moroccan lenders will be allowed to offer leasing (Ijara) products whereby they rent an asset to a customer who may later be able to buy it at a fixed date.

Moucharaka products will involve lenders taking shares as partners in a company's equity while Mourabaha will allow a lender to buy an asset and re-sell it to a client in instalments at a margin decided in advance.

"The introduction of the Ijara, Moucharaka and Mourabaha products should allow a widening of banking services and contribute to a higher rate of banking in the economy," Bank Al Maghrib said in a statement.


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Usually when you talk about towers we referred to building with great height but here you rendered for masts.What about the twin towers in Casablanca?

twin towers are I think 120 meters I am not sure but by 2015
there will be at least 5 skyscrapers over 100 meters dubai towers I think over 400 meters ( 100 floors )
let see and wait

A lot of people find the Twin Towers in Casa agly...

I find them agly too. They are not in harmony with the other buildings.

Ill make pics of them, im heading to Nador in 1 week;)


Soufian can you make some pictures of the city of Nador and of the new city Nador Jadida...

Dubai’s Amlak considers expansion into Morocco
(Reuters)

22 May 2007



DUBAI - Amlak Finance, the largest UAE mortgage lender by market value, said on Tuesday it was considering expansion into Morocco, where UAE developers are building projects worth $30 billion in the next five years.


Amlak, which opened a home loan subsidiary in Egypt this year, said in a statement it had held meetings with Morocco’s central bank and finance ministry about setting up in the North African country. It did not give further details.

The Islamic mortgage lender, in which Emaar Properties EMAR.DU has a 40 percent stake, is expanding beyond the UAE as competition in providing retail mortgages intensifies.

Its Egyptian unit will begin selling mortgages in June, and Amlak will open in Saudi Arabia by the end of the year, Amlak Chairman Nasser al-Shaikh told Reuters this month.

The company was also eyeing Syria, Pakistan and Turkey, he added.


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Published: 24/05/2007 12:00 AM (UAE)

UAE firms expect to build $4b export refinery in Morocco

Reuters


Mohammedia: Morocco may host a $3 billion to $4 billion plant to refine and export crude oil, developed by companies from the UAE, the head of Moroccan refining firm Samir said on Tuesday.

"There is a talk ... about some Emirati companies studying the option of having an export refinery at (Moroccan Atlantic port) Jorf Lasfar," Samir General Manager Jamal Ba Amer said at a presentation at the company's headquarters.

"It is at an early study stage... It would take a massive investment to make a new grass-roots refinery nowadays - we're talking about $3 billion to $4 billion."

He did not name the firms that might be involved or say whether Samir, Morocco's sole refiner, might take part in such a project.

Ba Amer played down the prospect of Samir building a new refinery itself, pointing out that Morocco's domestic fuel market is still relatively small at 8 million tonnes, compared to 50 million for France.

"You can consider seriously building a new one when Morocco is consuming 15 million tonnes," he said.

To meet growing domestic demand, it plans to expand capacity at its existing Mohammedia plant on the Atlantic coast southwest of the capital Rabat.

Boosting capacity

Samir officials said they expected contracts to be signed in coming months to increase capacity to just over 9 million tonnes per year from 6.25 million tonnes now, a project that would cost under $45 million and would take 24 months to complete.

The plan comes in addition to a sweeping, $850 million modernisation of the Mohammedia plant already under way to add hydrocracking technology and the latest refining processes to improve the quality of its products.

That overhaul was 49 percent complete by the end of April and fully on track, said Ba Amer, an impressive feat given that high oil prices have boosted construction activity worldwide and placed a strain on available equipment and services.

"If we had started six or seven months later, we would have had big delays," said Ba Amer.

Samir says the plant improvements were financed with Moroccan bank loans and bonds. The new refining units are due to come fully online by the end of 2008.

Company officials expect the upgrade to double refining margins from $3-4 per barrel, reducing the risk of a sudden slide in profits when crude prices rise and making Samir more able to fend of competition from imports.


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Property Borders News Article

Qatari Diar, a regional leader in sustainable real estate development announced today the launch of Al Houara Resort, the luxury resort project to be developed in Tangier, Morocco.

A $600 million luxury tourist resort, spanning 230 hectares of coastal land, Al Houara Resort will be a top tourist resort destination drawing visitors from Europe, The Middle East and North Africa. The development comprises two main components: a Tourist Combination including two 5-star hotels (620 beds), a 4-star hotel (888 beds) along side 1278 beds in residences related to Hotel/Tourism (Golf, Forest, Kasbah, Beach Apartments and Golf, Forest Villas), all of it with all the supporting facilities: an International Exhibitions/Convention Center, an 18 holes world-class signature golf club surrounded by state-of-the-art sports-and-recreation clubs, restaurants and cafes, in addition to a 'Kasbah' filled with traditional handicrafts and the typical Moroccan cultural feeling. The other component of this project is the Real Estate Combination: with 199 villas (Golf, Forest and Beach Villas) and 415 apartments (Golf, Forest, Beach and Kasbah Apartments).

With Al Houara Resort, Qatari Diar again committed itself to developing a healthy, sustainable community that puts the experience of its potential residents and visitors at the forefront of the planning process. By combining key elements of traditional Moroccan villages with state-of-the-art facilities and entertainment options, Qatari Diar will build a community that caters to the desires of the most demanding international clientele.

In addition to its focus on potential new residents and visitors, Qatari Diar's long-term investment approach has placed a unique emphasis on the well-being of Tangier's existing communities as well. 'We did not come to Morocco just to build world-class hotels and facilities. We have come as representatives of Qatar, and hope that our development will show the people of Morocco that they have a true friend in our country,' said Qatari Diar's CEO Nasser Al Ansari. He continued,


'By taking a long-term approach to this development, Qatari Diar will help drive job creation in the region and will help reinvigorate the tourism industry that has been a staple of the Moroccan economy for decades. Qatari Diar hopes that our focus on enhancing the economic viability of the Al Houara region will have a positive enduring impact on the Moroccan people and on relations between Qatar and Morocco.'



The construction process is expected to take approximately 24 months, with a targeted completion date of June 2009. Sales will be handled by Sotheby's International, with agents available in Casablanca, Morocco and Doha, Qatar. Additionally, interested parties can contact Qatari Diar or visit www.alhouararesort.com

'Qatari Diar is proud to bring our first major international development to Tangier, Morocco,' said John Ward, the Chief Operating Officer for Qatari Diar. 'We are dedicated to building a community that reflects the history and culture that has been synonymous with the great city of Tangier. Working with the people of Morocco, Al Houara will restore the glamour of old Tangier for future generations of residents and visitors.'

Farid Ben Driss, Chief Development Officer of Qatari Diar added that 'Al Houara will be more than simply the finest, most luxurious coastal resort in Morocco. It is designed to be lived in, experimented with and above all, enjoyed. It will be a place in which all aspects of the landscape are sympathetic to each other and the environment; where family, friends and visitors from around the world can share its natural haven, comfort, and splendour. Al Houara's fantastic location in Tangier opens up a world of opportunity to explore the beauty and magic of real Morocco.' Farid Ben Driss concluded by saying that 'Al Houara is the perfect combination of Qatari Diar's vision for the future and determination to create a world-class Atlantic coastal resort that blends the traditional beauty of Moroccan heritage and culture with the modernity of 21st century living. The result? Al Houara is a welcoming community that offers handcrafted luxury and unrivalled investment opportunity.'

Morocco railways eye change
AFP Published:Jun 13, 2007


RABAT - Morocco’s national rail service, ONCF, plans to become a limited company from January in order to ease financing for extending its network, its chief said in an interview.

The vast majority of Morocco’s 1,907 kilometres of rail lines are single track, built for the most part before the kingdom gained independence in 1956.

In January 2008, the ONCF will change its status to that of “limited company which permits other arrangements in order to finance and develop the rail network,” Rabie Khlie told the Liberation newspaper.

Currently a public company, ONCF transported 23.6 million passengers in 2006 compared to 13 million just four years earlier, and the number is expected to jump to 30 million by 2010, he said.

Most of a 1.56 billion-euro investment programme for 2005-2009 has already been undertaken, he added.

Improvements underway include double tracking, refurbishing 40 stations and extending the network, including a 117-kilometre stretch between Taourirt and Nador in the north-east, Khlie said.

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Sunset Beach Resort Casablanca

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I read that there is a new project to be constructed in Asilah. I believe this suggests that the previous Plan Azur project of Asilah will no longer go through. Since I believe that Asilah had a project for it along with Saidia, Taghazout, Plange Blanche, Lixus.

Anybody know why? It just suggests that the whole Plan Azur might take a bit longer to take place, although there are many new coastal stations that were added after the Plan Azur. (Tan Tan, Many on the Mediterranean...)

this project is that in the suburbs of casablanca towards the south west ?
near dar bouazza sidi rahal tamaris ??
let me know
thanks

this project is that in the suburbs of casablanca towards the south west ?
near dar bouazza sidi rahal tamaris ??
let me know
thanks


It is located between the city of Casablanca and town of El Jadida.


To the South West of Casablanca the Moroccan Government have allocated a 12 Km stretch of virgin beach front land for the development of high quality tourist resorts. The first of these is Sunset Beach Club, an exclusive development of apartments only 30 minutes from Casablanca Airport and city centre. All apartments will come fully furnished, with Air Conditioning, and will benefit from lift access.

As well as access to a beautiful expanse of beach, which literally goes on for miles, residents of Sunset Beach Club will have access to a beach club and bars, 10 communal swimming pools, chiringuito beach and private beach.

Morocco earmarks USD 626Mn to build thermal-solar station east

Madrid, June 20 - Spanish ABENGOA signed a USD 626Mn agreement with the Moroccan Electricity Utility (ONE) to build a thermal-solar station in Aïn Béni Mathar south to the eastern city of Oujda.


The agreement provides for building a 472MW electricity power station that combines natural gas and solar energy in electricity production. An estimated 20% of the electrical power will be supplied by a USD 43Mn field of solar panels spanning over 183,000 sq meters.

The Global Environment Fund (GEF) and the African Bank for Development have also chipped in this station, due to enter into service in the first quarter of 2009.

The Spanish multinational said the agreement also provides for maintenance works during the first five years of management.

Abengoa is one of Spain's largest applied engineering and process management companies. It manages projects for the energy, telecommunications, transport, water, and environmental industries.


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Rocco Forte Hotels plans 2009 opening for five-star golf and spa resort in Marrakech, Morocco

(LONDON – May 30, 2007) Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce the signing of a new property in Marrakesh, Morocco. Due to open in December 2009, the Moroccan resort is set in a 556 acres estate of olive groves and undulating countryside traversed by ancient waterways, all set against a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. The estate is only minutes from the old city of Marrakech and the international airport.

The new property will have 90 rooms and, like other hotels in the Rocco Forte brand, will have a contemporary design that reflects the environment and architecture of its locality. The resort will include a spa, an 18-hole golf course and a golf academy. There will also be 80 luxury villas, which are available for purchase and to which Rocco Forte Hotels will provide full service, including rentals.

Announcing the new property, Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman and Chief Executive, said:

“We have spent our first ten years building a collection of luxury hotels in key European cities. The opening of Le Richemond in Geneva and The Charles Hotel in Munich this autumn will confirm the company’s status as the leading luxury hotel operator in Europe. We therefore feel the time is right to extend our brand into luxury resorts and the signing of this contract, together with our own golf resort under construction in Southern Sicily, mark our first steps into that market. We have built a strong brand with a good sales, marketing and reservations infrastructure, and believe we are in a good position to win more management contracts both in city centres and resorts.”

James Buchanan, one of the European investors of Assoufid Hotel S.A., added:

“We are delighted to have teamed up with Rocco Forte Hotels, who share the key philosophies of Assoufid: space, service and excellence”.


NOTES FOR EDITORS

Rocco Forte Hotels was established in 1996 to create a collection of luxury hotels in Europe. The hotels have individual styles, with each hotel reflecting its nationality and location. The collection is linked together under the Rocco Forte Hotels brand, which guarantees attention to detail, quality and service delivery.

The Rocco Forte Hotels collection includes:

- Hotel de Russie, Rome

- Hotel Savoy, Florence

- The Balmoral, Edinburgh

- The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

- Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg

- Hotel Amigo, Brussels

- Brown’s Hotel, London

- Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt

- Hotel de Rome, Berlin

- Le Richemond, Geneva (closed for refurbishment, will open autumn 2007)

- The Charles Hotel, Munich (will open autumn 2007)

Future openings:

Prague - 2008

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily – 2008

Marrakech - 2009
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Due to open in December 2009, the Moroccan resort is set in a 225 hectare estate of olive groves and undulating countryside traversed by ancient waterways. To the south are panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains, while farms, fields and oases dot the surrounding landscape of colour. The estate is only minutes from the old city of Marrakech and the international airport.

Rooms

The new property will have 90 bedrooms and, like other hotels in the Rocco Forte collection, will have a contemporary design that reflects the environment and architecture of its locality. The hotel consists of three separate “palazzos” of only 30 rooms each, almost all being suites. Each palazzo is independent, with its own restaurant, bar, study, library, billiard room, and swimming pool, with 24 hour individual personal service. The particularly large rooms benefit from luxury bathrooms, equipped with Jacuzzi, steam bath and health room, which will allow guests to have in room spa treatments. The suites also possess their own hammam (Turkish bath) and the penthouses have their own private lift, hammam, terrace, and infinity swimming pool, looking directly towards the Atlas Mountains. There will also be 80 luxury villas, which are available for purchase and to which Rocco Forte Hotels will provide a full service, including rentals.

Dining

Guests can enjoy the delicious and varied Moroccan cuisine or have dishes of their choice prepared to order. The chefs will even show the guests how to cook Moroccan style should they so wish.

Health and Fitness

At the heart of the resort there is a discreet world class 18-hole golf course, designed by former European tour player turned course designer Niall Cameron. With only 30 of its 72 hectares under irrigation, the course integrates seamlessly into the natural landscape. Every hole benefits from spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains and the surrounding countryside. The adjoining state of the art golf academy has its own dedicated practice areas and driving range with shaded tees. The latest video and computer technology can analyse all aspects of your game. All levels of teaching are available including full time courses for individual players, International Amateur Teams and PGA tour players. The adjacent spa allows the guests to experience a wider selection of beauty and health treatments.

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Morocco’s television channel, 2M, will broadcast its famous show "Studio2M" on Saturday (June 23rd) from the largest studio in Africa. The channel, in which the state holds a 70% share, inaugurated the new Casablanca studio on Wednesday, l’Economiste reported. Construction on the 1,200 square metre, 500-seat studio began in December 2006, and cost 7m euros, said the channel's director-general, Mustapha Ben Ali. The new studio is equipped with anti-resonance devices, a digital director's room, 12 manual cameras and two remote-controlled cameras.

:banana: :banana:

good news and congratulation for 2M
thank you redalinho:cheers:

Istithmar starts work on Morocco resort
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter
Published: June 25, 2007, 23:30


Dubai: Dubai World investment firm Istithmar said yesterday it has started work on its $350 million (Dh1.28 billion) resort development in Morocco as the company hunts for assets in key tourist destinations.

Istithmar and luxury resort operator Kerzner International have 50 per cent stake in the venture with the rest being held by Moroccan companies.

The Mazagan Resort, to be managed by Kerzner, will include a 500-room five-star hotel, a golf club and 150 private residential villas.

The resort is expected to be ready in the fourth quarter of 2009, Istithmar said in a statement.


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Damac plans further expansion with $1bn project at Saudi

Damac Properties plans to invest Dh.3.67billion ($1 billion) in the booming real estate market of Saudi Arabia by the end of this year.

The Chairman of Damac, Hussain Sajwani mentioned that Damac will be launching villas and residential apartments worth one billion dollars at Jeddah and Riyadh. He added that such a decision was arrived at, based on the demand for residential projects at Saudi Arabia.

Sajwani also mentioned their intention to invest a billion dollars at Morocco for building a mega tourism project in one of its coastal cities. He added that they also plan to enter the sub-continent, and are already in the process of planning a project at Hyderabad. Projects are being planned at Pakistan too.

Damac’s most recent announcement was the launch of Gamsha Bay in Egypt, a tourism and residential project, worth Dh.60billion with luxury hotels, 18 hole golf course, and marina, all spread in 3000 hectares of land.

Damac CEO, Peter Riddoch, expects total investment in the project to touch $16billion in a span of ten years.

Dubai World starts $350m Morocco project

by Safura Rahimi on Tuesday, 26 June 2007

Work began on Monday in Morocco on the first phase of Dubai World's $350 million resort project that is set to bolster the country's tourism industry.

The Mazagan Resort is a joint venture project involving Istithmar - Dubai World's wholly owned investment firm - and Kerzner International Holdings who are set to develop and manage the luxury resort.

"The Mazagan Resort demonstrates Dubai World's deep commitment to invest in developmental projects in the Arab world," said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai World.

I wish that they are not gonna built that in Morocco? it seems so impersonal

EDEN ISLANDS


Between Casablanca and Rabat, in the region of Bouznika, by the Atlantic Ocean, there\'s Eden Island, a unique residential zone/domain in Morocco.
All along its shores there are small residences composed of luxurious apartments.

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Casablanca Marina

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Project Oued Fez

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Project tourism Mansour Lake City

Ouarzazate

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Un Resort de 3500 lits hôteliers
6 hôtels (5* luxe, 5* et 4*)
Un golf de 18 trous

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La zone franche de Tanger "Tanger free zone" a renforcé sa position de leader dans le domaine aéronautique par la signature de deux conventions d'investissement avec deux groupes français, d'une enveloppe budgétaire globale de 70 million de dirhams.
Ces deux conventions viennent couronner la deuxième participation consécutive de "Tanger free zone" au Salon Internationale de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace, le Bourget en France, clôturé dimanche.
En vertu du premier contrat signé la semaine dernière entre le groupe "Dion aéronautique" et "Tanger free zone", Dion s'engage à investir 30 millions dhs pour construire une unité de production dans la zone franche, pré. précise mardi un communiqué de la Zone Franche de Tanger.
S'étendant sur une superficie de 2.000 m , cette unité permettra la création de 50 emplois directs.
Après le succès de son projet à la zone franche, le groupe français "Souriau" s'est engagé, à travers la 2è convention à investir 40 millions dhs pour élargir son unité de production spécialisé dans le montage et la fabrication des câbles pour les avions civils et militaires dans la Zone.
La même source a précisé que la zone franche s'engage à effectuer les travaux d'élargissement et de construction de nouveaux bâtiments couverts sur une superficie de 7.000m , pour augmenter la capacité de l'unité dans les deux années à venir.
Ce projet permettra de créer 500 emplois stables.
En vertu de cette convention, qui va entrer dans les nouvelles formes de financement octroyées aux investisseurs, la Zone Franche de Tanger louera les nouveaux bâtiments pour un contrat de longue durée ( 15 ans) à la compagnie française, sous-traitant principal d'AIRBUS et de Boeing.
La Zone Franche de Tanger est un leader dans l'aéronautique, elle accueil une unité de production spécialisée employant 1500 personnes et a réalisé des rendements importants lors des 15 dernières années.

Mohammedia

Residences Al MOUAHIDINE
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General plan of the resort :
1 - entrance and car park
2 - Aquaparc and opening
3 - Villas zone
4 - shopping-centre
5 - sports area (swimming-pools, sports grounds etc ...)
6 - bowling alleys
7 - playgrounds

Marrakech

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Mediterranea Saidia (http://www.dailymotion.com/cafard_07/video/x23ltv_maroc-station-balneaire-de-saidia)

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Is that project really for Casablanca?

Check this.

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/Tanger+immobilier/video/xt9zq_archgues-wwwarchguescom_business

mr 79 from what I hear, a good friend of mine told me that this model that U have is not part of the project
I was told that the dubai towers may not be part of this at all which is sad but who knows something else might come up

mr 79 from what I hear, a good friend of mine told me that this model that U have is not part of the project
I was told that the dubai towers may not be part of this at all which is sad but who knows something else might come up

But this project without the Dubai Towers is it going to be build in Casa?

Maybe I am very wrong but it looks of this project is for Oran (Algeria).

???????

what I know so far
in casablanca they are doing casa city center casablanca marina the el hank area and la corniche extension
other projects I do not know but I will keep U updated if I hear anything

Launch of USD-54.7Mn project to build new terminal in Oujda airport
Oujda, east,

July 9 - The foundation stone was laid Monday to construct a new air terminal at the Oujda-Angad airport of the eastern city of Oujda due to be operational in 30 months for a global budget of MAD 450Mn (about USD 54.7Mn).

The terminal, whose construction works were kicked off by king Mohammed VI, will be built on an 18,000-sqm area, and is meant mainly to provide an additional capacity of 2 million passengers. It also includes the expansion of the plane parking to receive 15 airliners, the construction of a second runway, a control tower ...

The project is part of a USD-79.1Mn expansion program of the entire airport. The terminal project eyes anticipating the development perspectives of tourism and accompanying the economic and tourist projects of the eastern region, especially the seaside resort of Saidia, at a few kilometres from the airport.

According to figures release by the National Airport Authority (ONDA), the passengers transiting from the Oujda airport up to June 25 stood at 110,220, that is a 22.3% increase, compared to the same period of last year. ONDA also forecast another 20% progress during the summer.
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USD 3 billion refinery proposed to be built in Morocco

Date - Jul 13, 2007 13:10
While in conversation with an industry source based in Africa, a polymerupdate team member was today informed that a second oil refinery is being proposed to be constructed in Morocco which will have a production capacity of 10 million tonnes.

Explaining the investment plans and other details of the refinery, the source said, “ pegged at an investment of USD 3 billion, the refinery is planned to commence production in the 2015-2016 period....

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USD 3 billion refinery proposed to be built in Morocco

Date - Jul 13, 2007 13:10
While in conversation with an industry source based in Africa, a polymerupdate team member was today informed that a second oil refinery is being proposed to be constructed in Morocco which will have a production capacity of 10 million tonnes.

Explaining the investment plans and other details of the refinery, the source said, “ pegged at an investment of USD 3 billion, the refinery is planned to commence production in the 2015-2016 period....

http://www.polymerupdate.com/polymer-petrochemical-news/checkbreak.asp?id=46833&types=brk

Im not sure whether this refinery would materialize. Its been a long time since the government announced Repsol's intention to build a refinery in Jorf Lasfar but it did not occur.
Similarly, I read recently that a Bahreini group will be investing in anoil refinery in Laayoune and that the government gave them 300+hectares for free in order to go on with the project.
What is certain is that La Samir's modernization allows it to atisfy 90+% of the forecasted local consumption. If a new refinery were to enter the market, then it would be based on an export orientation.

Morocco to build over 15,000 km of rural roads by 2015, Minister

Rabat, July 19 - Morocco has devised a second national program to build 15,560 km of rural roads over the period 2005-2015, that is an average of 1,500 km every year, revealed, here Wednesday, Moroccan Transport minister, Karim Ghellab.

Speaking at the House of Representatives' (lower house) question time, the minister said a national fund was set up to provide the required financial resources, estimated at some USD 1.3Bn.

Mr. Ghellab went on to say that the first stage of this program includes building 7,732 km of roads over the period between 2005 and 2010, at a global cost of about USD 700,738, noting that a total of 1,700 km was programmed for 2007.

With the aim of opening up the rural areas, the minister pointed out, 7,316 km of rural roads are to be built over the period October 2002-September 2007, i.e. an average of 1,625 km a year.

He recalled that 10,600 km were built up to late 2005, as part of the first national program, with an average of 1,000 km per year.

The minister had recently said that Morocco had earmarked about USD 3.7Bn to overhaul the capacity of and surface roads across the country, and that maintenance operations are carried out at a yearly basis to reinforce and surface a total of 1,200 km. The official had also said that 304 kilometers of motorway were built since 2002, while another 635 km are under construction.

Morocco unveils its energy strategy for 2007-2012

20/07/2007

Morocco has announced an aggressive programme to reform its energy sector, committing $7.7 billion through 2012 to diversify its energy sources and enhance competition in domestic and regional markets.

By Sarah Touahri for Magharebia in Rabat – 20/07/2007

[Sarah Touahri] Energy Minister Mohamed Moutaleb

Morocco plans to invest $7.7 billion in the energy sector over the next five years, Energy Minister Mohamed Moutaleb announced in a press statement July 12th. Moutaleb explained that projects both underway and planned for the future will satisfy the country's energy needs and support its socioeconomic development.

Morocco added natural gas to its national energy supply system in February 2005, as part of a bid to diversify its energy sources. This fuel currently accounts for 13% of the country's generated electricity. The government has decided to continue these efforts to develop the use of natural gas in light of the fact that industrial operators' requirements for natural gas are expected to reach 10 billion cubic metres by 2020.

The energy ministry carried out a technical and economic study to determine the optimal infrastructure for the development of natural gas use in Morocco, and decided that a new gas terminal with an initial annual capacity of 5 billion cubic metres will be required by 2013, doubling to 10 billion by 2020.

With regard to refining, negotiations are underway with a number of oil companies from countries including Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait to build a second refinery in Morocco. The aim is to safeguard the ongoing supply of petroleum products in the country by making available a new domestic supply source and also exporting products to countries with insufficient refining capacity.

Officials at the Ministry for Energy say hydrocarbon prospecting and exploration have been boosted in recent years by a number of reforms, particularly the adoption of a new Hydrocarbons Code and the establishment of a National Hydrocarbons and Mines Office which will oversee prospecting and exploration. At present the majority of promising sites are the subject of reconnaissance or prospecting permits held by a total of 23 major international oil companies.

The National Hydrocarbons Office is expected to spend $163 million on exploration during the 2007-2011 period.

In the area of electricity, nearly $6 billion will be invested in generation resources through 2012 as part of a power supply project. The Energy Minister said the rural electrification programme raised the rural electrification rate from 18% in 1995 to its current level of 98%. One current area of activity is a bill in the legislature to modernise the power sector. It will open the sector up to competition, change the way in which it is organised and create a free market alongside the existing one. The job of regulating the industry will be the task of a national power regulation agency.

Morocco is the world's leading exporter of phosphates and their derivatives and the energy minister said the National Phosphates Office will adopt a financially viable development strategy by developing partnerships with operators both in Morocco and abroad to strengthen the country's position in the international market. The ministry projects major investment during the 2008-2011 period in exploitation ($220 million) and efficiency ($195 million) projects.

Bahia de Tanger, the tallest building in Tanger





Grupo Inmobiliario Espmar is proud to announce their latest project in Morocco. A luxury apartment building of twenty five stories in the heart of Tanger.

Bahia de Tanger will be the tallest and most emblematic building to date on the sea front of Tanger. The building is situated on the Avenida de Mohamed VI, the main promenade that overlooks the beach and the Bay of Tanger with views across the straights of Gibraltar to Spain. Located just 5 minutes from the port, close to the new railway station, the new City Centre, shops, restaurants and night clubs, Bahia de Tanger is situated in an unbeatable location for all amenities in this cosmopolitan town of Tanger.

Bahia de Tanger, with its twenty five storeys, will provide large commercial space at street level, 2 storeys of executive office suites whilst the remainder of the building will comprise luxury two and three bedroom apartments all with sea and beach views. There will also be underground private parking.

www.espmar.com

Project in Tanger



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La source ou le site de ce projet à Tanger stp Mister79.

La source ou le site de ce projet à Tanger stp Mister79.

http://www.darrweb.com/annonce/terrain-a-vendre-a-tanger-annonce-darrweb-1960.html

New projects for Alhoceima for more then 1 billion dollar


King dedicates several development projects north

Al-Hoceima, July 23 - King Mohammed VI dedicated, on Monday, several development projects in the northern city of Al-Hoceima touching mainly on maritime transit and social housing.

The first project is a USD 2.4Mn maritime station, spanning over 1,500sqm. It will ease the transit of coastal fishing products as well as passengers.

The sovereign also enquired about a 1370sqm project to build a center for the Fishermen Association of Al-Hoceima with a cost of USD 369Mn.

The monarch inaugurated a USD 4.3Mn tourism and hotel business school. Covering an area of 4,300sqm, this institution is due to host up to 600 interns and provide nine different courses of study, part of a tourism professional training development strategy carried out under the Vision 2010 plan, aiming at attracting 10Mn tourists to Morocco.

Detailed explanations were provided to the king concerning development projects of the “Souani” tourist zone and on those related to the global tourism development project in Al- Hoceima, worth USD 492Mn.

The king also launched the construction works of the city of “Badis”, over an area of 49 ha and for which some USD 258Mn were earmarked. This new urban zone includes around 4,000 housing units, along with social, economic and sport facilities. It is to host up to 20,000 people, i.e 36% of Al- Hoceima population.

He also followed explanations on the housing project “Abdelkrim Al Khattabi” (USD 21.5Mn) and the rehabilitation project to revamp Al hoceima (USD 21Mn), which aims to improve life condition for the local population.


http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box1/king_dedicates_sever/view

Casablanca

Le Jardins de le Ocean:

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Tanger

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Vision will be the first development of its kind in Tangier and will cater for the rapidly growing business community in this vibrant city.

Located in the heart of the new proposed 'City Centre' district and only a short distance from the central train station it will offer 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments designed to a high contemporary specification.

http://www.citylifemorocco.com/vision_overview.asp#

Project Lotinord Tanger

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US Delphi Group to build auto component plant in Morocco


Published: 06 August 2007


MOROCCO. Moroccan and American car manufacturer Delphi Group signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to set up a US$36 million plant for car components production in the Tangier Free Zone, MAP reported.

The new unit, which is expected to create 2,500 to 3,000 jobs over the next three years, will produce electrical and electronic systems for the auto industry. The Delphi Group has been present in Morocco since 1999 and employs some 4,500 employees in the country. The firm said it chose Morocco because of its proximity to the EU market and the low cost of labour.

http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?id=12180&t=1&c=33&cg=4

debut des travaux de construction du nouveau siège social de Maroc Telecom, a hay riad, au total 20 etages + 3 ss , ce building sera ainsi le plus haut de rabat, les photos pour demain inchallah.

debut des travaux de construction du nouveau siège social de Maroc Telecom, a hay riad, au total 20 etages + 3 ss , ce building sera ainsi le plus haut de rabat, les photos pour demain inchallah.
merci bcp pour l'information aymour

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Wow very nice building!

yes it's modern building

Hi im a new investor and i recently recieved a email from Property Borders with information about this new resort. I was just wondering if any one else was thinking about investing here, your opinions would be appreciated.

is hay riad far from downtown rabat ? I heard it is a suburb close to temra city ?

Six towers project






Tanger (Tangier) Towers

This tower project consists of six towers to a height of 77.50m, featuring a mix of residential, retail and offices and is located on a 25,736 m2 area directly on the main beach road and promenade in central Tangiers (Tanger). With designs by one of Morocco’s top architects the towers will form a landmark that is modern in its perception but respectful of the heritage and culture of Morocco.

The 24 above ground stories (with two below ground) will house the retail and office space on the first three floors. Retail facilities will include a fast food area, coffee shops and supermarket, whilst there will also be a large Health Spa, a bowling alley, a video games salon and an indoor swimming pool.

The Business Centre will look to provide facilities for all the new enterprises starting in Tangier (Tanger). It will provide a Convention Centre, Meeting Rooms, a coffee shop and restaurant as well as serviced offices available by the hour.

There will be 891 residential apartments, of one, two and three bedrooms, some of which will be spectacular penthouses with unobstructed views across the Bay of Tangiers (Tangers).

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Sama Dubai to unveil $3bn Amwaj - Morocco and $1.7bn Salam - Yiti Oman at Cityscape Dubai 2007

Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, will unveil the $3bn Amwaj project in Morocco and the $1.7bn Salam - Yiti development in Oman, for the first time in Dubai, at Cityscape Dubai 2007.




The leading international developer will also showcase its other landmark projects at the largest business-to-business real estate investment and development event in the world that will be held from 16-18 October, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

Set in the coastal and mountainous region of Oman, Salam - Yiti is a meticulously designed mountain and beachfront property, spread over an outstanding natural beauty of 4.19 square kilometers. It aims to attract international and regional tourists as well as second-home owners seeking a retreat. The first phase of the development is scheduled for completion in mid 2010.

The 121-hectare Amwaj, to be implemented within the Bouregreg Valley Development in Rabat, Morocco, is located on the banks of the Bouregreg River. The project will provide a modern lifestyle in an authentic North African environment.

Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman of Sama Dubai, said: 'We take great pride in unveiling these landmark projects in Dubai for the first time. Businesses, investors and the public can now see the scale of our investment in these premium destinations, offering idyllic living and working environments.

'All the three conferences at Cityscape Dubai will address issues of sustainability and environmental impact. Sama Dubai's eco friendly projects will complement this overarching theme.'

Other ground breaking projects - including the $17.7bn 'The Lagoons' and the $550m Dubai Towers - Doha, will also be featured on the Sama Dubai stand 3H20 in Hall 3, at the DICEC.

Located near the heart of Dubai, 'The Lagoons' will offer a unique environmental living experience created by a series of enhanced waterways and seven interconnected islands next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

'Dubai Towers - Doha' is poised to be a distinctive development within the booming Doha property sector. The 84 plus multi-storey tower will catalyze the city's emerging status as a key centre for business and commerce.

Cityscape Dubai 2007 has grown by 27% to include floor space of over 70,000 sq m. It is set to welcome more than 45,000 regional and international investors, property developers, governmental and development authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and senior professionals from more than 120 countries.



http://www.ameinfo.com/134739.html

Hi All.

New to this forum. I am thinking of investing in a 2 bed apartment in the above project. I am in the process of researching the development company but have found very little info available on them. They are apparently an Italian based company called ITALI DIFICATIONE. Has anyone on these boards heard of this company????

They have also stated that when placing the 40% deposit they will only show 30% on their books IE they will only issue a receipt for 30%. The reason behind this (according to the agent) is for tax purposes and is a common practice among constructors in this region. Is anyone aware of this practice and is it as common as the agent says????

A few of my associates have already invested in this project and I have been told that many of the blocks are close to completion. The block I am contemplating investing in is due for completion in the final quarter of 2008.

I am travelling soon to view the site and show homes and speak face-to-face with the company (if possible).

Any info anyone has on this project or developer would be much appreciated.

Thanks

So I presume that know one has any information on the project or developer???

Haven't heard of this project, im sorry.

Morocco to build coastal motorway south

Safi (west), Oct. 26 - Morocco is planning to launch the construction works of a coastal motorway linking El-Jadida (190km south of Rabat) to Essaouira (440km south of Rabat) in early 2008, an official announced on Friday.

The new project is part of the second structural plan of motorways aimed at building 280 km of new motorways.

Over the past decades, Morocco has accelerated the construction pace of motorways fourfold, from 40km a year in the late 80s to 160km a year now.

The North African country aims to reach a total of 1,500 km by 2010 (around half of which are already operational), for an overall cost of over USD 4.3Bn, 80% of which is lent by international funds.

http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/economy/morocco_to_build_coa/view

Morocco to build coastal motorway south

Safi (west), Oct. 26 - Morocco is planning to launch the construction works of a coastal motorway linking El-Jadida (190km south of Rabat) to Essaouira (440km south of Rabat) in early 2008, an official announced on Friday.

The new project is part of the second structural plan of motorways aimed at building 280 km of new motorways.

Over the past decades, Morocco has accelerated the construction pace of motorways fourfold, from 40km a year in the late 80s to 160km a year now.

The North African country aims to reach a total of 1,500 km by 2010 (around half of which are already operational), for an overall cost of over USD 4.3Bn, 80% of which is lent by international funds.

http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/economy/morocco_to_build_coa/view

That's interesting, I havent heard of them building a new motorway from El jadida to Essaouira. Is it going to be an "Autoroute" or "Voie Express"? Nevertheless, I think it makes perfect sense!

Hi All.

New to this forum. I am thinking of investing in a 2 bed apartment in the above project. I am in the process of researching the development company but have found very little info available on them. They are apparently an Italian based company called ITALI DIFICATIONE. Has anyone on these boards heard of this company????

They have also stated that when placing the 40% deposit they will only show 30% on their books IE they will only issue a receipt for 30%. The reason behind this (according to the agent) is for tax purposes and is a common practice among constructors in this region. Is anyone aware of this practice and is it as common as the agent says????

A few of my associates have already invested in this project and I have been told that many of the blocks are close to completion. The block I am contemplating investing in is due for completion in the final quarter of 2008.

I am travelling soon to view the site and show homes and speak face-to-face with the company (if possible).

Any info anyone has on this project or developer would be much appreciated.

Thanks
PLS MAIL ME ON BUSINESSNEWS10@HOTMAIL.COM.

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we lost as always

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l’élargissement de l’autoroute démarre en avril 2008

Il était prévu que les travaux démarrent en 2007 pour prendre fin 18 mois plus tard. Finalement, c’est au cours du deuxième trimestre 2008 que commencera l’élargissement du tronçon autoroutier Casa-Rabat. Sur une longeur de 60 km donc (l’autoroute est délimitée dans sa partie sud par l’échangeur de Aïn Harrouda), les travaux consisteront en l’ajout d’une troisième voie, dans les deux sens, en grignotant notamment un espace de 3,50 mètres (par voie) sur le terre-plein central. Initialement prévu pour coûter 600 MDH, le chantier nécessitera, selon les dernières prévisions, 200 MDH supplémentaires, que devrait accorder, sous forme de prêt, la Japan Bank of international cooperation (JBIC). Cette dernière, rappelons-le, avait diligenté, à fin septembre dernier, une mission portant sur l’étude de faisabilité qui s’était avérée concluante. Aujourd’hui, l’étude de définition est achevée et l’étude d’avant-projet devrait être bouclée dans quelques semaines.
Il faut dire qu’il était temps. Le tronçon autoroutier Casa-Rabat est celui qui a la plus forte densité de trafic. Le seuil de 28 000 véhicules par jour, au-delà duquel on peut considérer que l’autoroute est en situation de saturation, est pratiquement atteint, et parfois largement dépassé. En week-ends, périodes de vacances, fêtes et en été, des pics de 35 000 véhicules sont observés. Déjà en 2004, on en était à une moyenne de 23 000 et les études prévisionnelles font état d’un trafic de 37 000 véhicules à l’horizon 2010.
Reste la question de certains franchissements d’oued, quelques ouvrages d’art pour lesquels le gain sur le terre-plein intérieur ne pourra se faire. Entre dédoubler un pont ou carrément le détruire pour en construire un autre plus large, les arbitrages devraient être connus d’ici le début des travaux.

Finished last summer.

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Après Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger et Fès, Agadir prépare son «Technopole».
La bagatelle de 100 millions de DH sera investie dans les deux ans à venir pour construire à Agadir le plus grand Technopole d’Afrique. Ce complexe universitaire et parc technologique privé, le premier du genre au Maroc, couvrira une superficie de 6 hectares et mettra en place quatre pôles principaux :
Un Technopark :


Le site accueillera quelques 30 start-ups, un espace offshoring de 200 postes de travail, un espace industriel (capacité de 3 mini-unités industrielles), un incubateur d’une capacité de 10 projets et un hôtel d’entreprise. Le Techno Parc sera spécialisé dans les secteurs de l’aéronautique, des composants électroniques, des téléservices ainsi que de l’agroalimentaire et autres domaines connexes. Il aura pour mission de favoriser le développement économique de la région de Souss Massa Drâa.
Un Palais des Congrès :


Seront inclues trois salles de conférence d’une capacité d’accueil de 350 personnes chacune et trois salles de commission de 60 personnes. A distance de marche du palais des congrès sera situé un hôtel de 30 chambres.
Un Campus d’Enseignement :


L’ISIAM (Institut Supérieur d’Informatique Appliquée et de Management) assurera des formations en management, ingénierie, tourisme et en génie agroalimentaire et permettra d’accueillir 2500 étudiants. Les secteurs à forte composante technologique seront précisément ciblés. Des secteurs qui constitueront les opportunités futures pour d’éventuels investisseurs dans la région.
Une Cité Universitaire :

Une maison d’étudiant sera édifiée et accueillera quelques 1000 résidents. Elle sera entourée d’un restaurant, d’une bibliothèque, d’une piscine et bien d’autres lieux d’activités pour les étudiants.
Une stratégie et un investissement important pour doter la région d’Agadir d’une industrie moderne et compétitive. À terme, ce projet s’alignera au Programme Emergence, lancé par le gouvernement marocain, qui prévoit de porter le chiffre des jeunes diplômés à 10 000 à l’horizon 2012 et permettra de participer à la dynamique du développement économique du royaume.
Le Technopole d’Agadir sera situé à proximité de l’aéroport Al Massira, du centre-ville et de l’autoroute qui reliera prochainement Agadir à Marrakech.

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Rabat_M6_lover
1-The title should be changed to the biggest technopole
2-The biggest one is actually under construction it s located in Rabat-sale,it covers 300 hectares .

3 milliards de DH pour le Technopolis de Rabat

Le chantier de Technopolis Rabat semble bien avancé aussi bien en termes de travaux qu’au niveau du montage financier de l’opération. CDG développement, filiale de la CDG et maître d’ouvrage de ce projet, est en contacts avancés avec des partenaires potentiels, dont le holding koweitien Al Qudra, pour la structuration du tour de table d’un fonds doté de trois milliards de DH.Ce dernier financera l’aménagement et la construction de cette cité qui s’étendra sur 300 ha et permettra la création de 12 000 emplois à l’horizon 2016. Les travaux consisteront à ériger des universités, des filières d’excellence, des centres de recherche, des incubateurs d’entreprises, un Soft Center (centre de développement de logiciels et centre de design), une zone d’offshoring dédiée aux activités administratives et informatiques et, enfin, un media park qui s’occupera des métiers cinématographiques et de l’audiovisuel. Quant à la gestion et à l’exploitation de ce site, qui se veut une vitrine de la recherche et développement du Royaume, elle sera confiée à Med-Z (ex-Maroc Hôtels et Villages), filiale de CDG Développement. Outre Al Qudra, d’autres institutionnels, notamment des banques marocaines, seront invités à faire partie de l’actionnariat du fonds d’investissement. Et en attendant l’arrivée de ces actionnaires, le nouveau patron de la société gestionnaire, lui, est déjà en place. Il s’agit de Abderrafie Hanouf, actuel directeur général de Morocco Information Techno Parc, la société qui exploite le technopark de Casablanca


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sorry interpol ahahahahah

do you know more informations about the rabat's one ?
plz post it

where in rabat is it ?

where in rabat is it ?

i'm waiting for this answer
but i'm sure it will be in swissi
+ are you from rabat ?

i'm waiting for this answer
but i'm sure it will be in swissi
+ are you from rabat ?

yeah I m from Rabat.

Technopolis fera de Rabat une plateforme des métiers à haute valeur ajoutée

SM le Roi Mohammed VI a procédé, ce samedi, à Sala Al Jadida, au lancement des travaux de réalisation du projet Technopolis, dédié aux nouvelles technologies. Cette cité de la technologie sera construite sur une superficie globale de 300 ha et permettra la création de 12.000 emplois à l'horizon 2016. Technopolis s'appuie sur quatre concepts distincts qui permettront d'offrir des développements modulaires aux nouveaux métiers liés aux nouvelles technologies.

Il s'agit de Recherche et Développement, dont les principales activités consistent en la construction d'universités et la mise en place de filières d'excellence, des centres de recherche et des incubateurs d'entreprises. Le projet prévoit également la création d'un Soft Center (centre de développement de logiciels et centre de design) et le développement d'une zone d'offshoring, qui s'intéresse aux activités administratives (office bancaire et assurance, comptabilité et finances) et celles informatiques (gestion de parc informatique, développement et maintenance). Le Technopolis prévoit aussi la création d'un Media Park qui s'occupe des métiers cinématographiques et de l'audiovisuel.

Dans ce cadre, et en exclusivité pour www.rabatinfo .ma, M. Hassan Amrani, wali de la région de Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer, situe le projet en ces termes : «Le choix de Rabat s'impose de plus en plus pour le développement des services en raison de la modernité affichée par la ville et de son ouverture sur l'international. L'ambition de Rabat et de se hisser au rang des capitales internationales qui plutôt que de développer leurs capacités industrielles deviennent des pôles de services (tourisme, centre financier, congrès, culture, etc), en recherchant les métiers à haute valeur ajoutée. Cette vision trouve sa force dans le fait que Rabat concentre 85 % des universités du Royaume, Ecoles d'Ingénieurs et Instituts de Recherche. Les responsables ont compris que la prospérité peut provenir du développement des activités qui font appel à la matière grise. D'où la nécessité de créer une ville offrant un cadre de vie agréable et une qualité de vie qui renforce son attractivité».

Précisant sa pensée, M. Hassan Amrani, ajoute que «la création d'une technopole répond à ce souci» ajoutant que «de plus en plus de donneurs d'ordre dans les métiers des logiciels et des semi-conducteurs s'intéressent à la Région : ST Microélectronics qui emploie 170 ingénieurs sur son site de recherche installé à l'Ecole Mohammédia d'Ingénieurs, vient d'achever la construction de son complexe de recherche appliquée et de recherche développement situé au cœur du Campus universitaire de Rabat, sur un terrain mis à sa disposition par la wilaya de rabat en février 2004. Le nombre d'ingénieurs sera porté à 350 dès septembre 2006 pour répondre à la demande. Labinal est le second exemple qui a récupéré un domaine de l'Etat pour construire une usine d'assemblage de câbles aéronautiques. Sa mise en production est prévue dès février 2006. Ces cables seront fabriqués et testés à Rabat avant d'être livrés pour être montés sur les tableaux de bord des Airbus.

Toujours dans les secteurs à haute technologie et le développement de la filière amont du textile, les groupes Legler et Fruit of the Loom développent actuellement leurs plateformes autour de Rabat. Leur entrée en production est prévue pour mai et août 2006».

L'engagement de Rabat dans sa détermination à se transformer complètement se vérifie enfin avec le projet Bouregreg et l'aménagement de la Corniche. A cet effet, M. Hassan Amrani confirme les choix des grandes orientations qui se mettent en œuvre dans la Capitale : «Avec les chantiers de Bouregreg et de la Corniche qui font appel à des groupes du Moyen-Orient de renommée internationale, Rabat ne sezra plus seulement la Capitale administrative mais plutôt une grande Capitale politique, diplomatique, culturelle et de services».

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http://www.medz.ma/composant/com_galtof.php?id_rub=58&id_img=60#

^^
my probality is false so it's in new sal not in swissi !
it's good but 2016 it's so far for me as a student in university :ohno::ohno:
i witch to be a student ther lol :cheers:
i think in 2010 the both in agadir and rabat will be working

soouissi that is very rich suburb I think

soouissi that is very rich suburb I think

in morocco 85/100 of university and high schools are in rabat
and 90/100 of university and high schools in swissi
the princess alawites our King's sisters live in swissi
Aljazeera station in swissi it's a big area and bieatiful

thanks I will visit rabat next time I come to morocco
rabat looks so nice

ya it's soooooooo nice so calme so betiful
you are welcome in rabat

thanks rabat 6 I know I will love it. rabat is a big metropolitan area now I hear

The title should be changed.
You are talking about Technopole. The interpol is the international police.

Rabat_M6_lover
1-The title should be changed to the biggest technopole
2-The biggest one is actually under construction it s located in Rabat-sale,it covers 300 hectares .

3 milliards de DH pour le Technopolis de Rabat

Le chantier de Technopolis Rabat semble bien avancé aussi bien en termes de travaux qu’au niveau du montage financier de l’opération. CDG développement, filiale de la CDG et maître d’ouvrage de ce projet, est en contacts avancés avec des partenaires potentiels, dont le holding koweitien Al Qudra, pour la structuration du tour de table d’un fonds doté de trois milliards de DH.Ce dernier financera l’aménagement et la construction de cette cité qui s’étendra sur 300 ha et permettra la création de 12 000 emplois à l’horizon 2016. Les travaux consisteront à ériger des universités, des filières d’excellence, des centres de recherche, des incubateurs d’entreprises, un Soft Center (centre de développement de logiciels et centre de design), une zone d’offshoring dédiée aux activités administratives et informatiques et, enfin, un media park qui s’occupera des métiers cinématographiques et de l’audiovisuel. Quant à la gestion et à l’exploitation de ce site, qui se veut une vitrine de la recherche et développement du Royaume, elle sera confiée à Med-Z (ex-Maroc Hôtels et Villages), filiale de CDG Développement. Outre Al Qudra, d’autres institutionnels, notamment des banques marocaines, seront invités à faire partie de l’actionnariat du fonds d’investissement. Et en attendant l’arrivée de ces actionnaires, le nouveau patron de la société gestionnaire, lui, est déjà en place. Il s’agit de Abderrafie Hanouf, actuel directeur général de Morocco Information Techno Parc, la société qui exploite le technopark de Casablanca


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Al Qudra is an Emiriti holding from Abu Dhabi. It is not Kuwaiti!

in morocco 85/100 of university and high schools are in rabat
and 90/100 of university and high schools in swissi

Mate, are you on crack?!?

The title should be changed.
You are talking about Technopole. The interpol is the international police.

yes sorry now i cant change the title
shame :ohno:

Mate, are you on crack?!?

^^
Rabat concentre 85 % des universités du Royaume, Ecoles d'Ingénieurs et Instituts de Recherche.
selon Mr. Hassan Amrani wali jihat ribat sala
and 90/100 from schools are in swissi it's from me
but it's clear

Mate, are you on crack?!?

^^

selon Mr. Hassan Amrani wali jihat ribat sala
and 90/100 from schools are in swissi it's from me
but it's clear

Both Statements are highly incorrect and I find it Idiotic that the Wali would state that 85% of Moroccan Universities are in Rabat, what Does he make of the universities scattered all around the country (Casa, Tanger, Settat, Agadir, Marrakech, Oujda et j'en passe!). To be honest, that 85% figure is not even worth debating since it is probably an Error.

90% of Schools in Souissi? that suburb represents only what, 20% of the surface of Rabat? I'm from Rabat and I can list at least 5 High schools that I know of in Rabat and are definitly not in Soussi (as a matter of fact I know only of 2 Schools in Souissi). Please revise your figures

90% of Schools in Souissi? that suburb represents only what, 20% of the surface of Rabat? I'm from Rabat and I can list at least 5 High schools that I know of in Rabat and are definitly not in Soussi (as a matter of fact I know only of 2 Schools in Souissi). Please revise your figures
oups are you from rabat not casa :nuts:
yes i'm student in swissi i see all the high shcools here
if they are not in swissi so where they are
in hassan agdal centre ville ... ?

oups are you from rabat not casa :nuts:
yes i'm student in swissi i see all the high shcools here
if they are not in swissi so where they are
in hassan agdal centre ville ... ?

I'm Casawi ;) From your prespective I can imagine you would say that. Just like most Casawa will tell you that Casa has 90% of Everything in Morocco (Or People from New York will tell you that New York is all that matters in the US ;) )

As for High Schools in Rabat, Well Descartes, Gustave Flaubert, Moulay Youssef etc etc.. Are all not in Souissi at all. Almost every "arrondissement has at least 2 or 3" so please dont say that 90% of High Schools are in one single suburb (in this case Souissi) because that wouldnt make sense in any country of the planet

oups are you from rabat not casa :nuts:


Hahaha, sorry I meant to write: I am NOT From Rabat :)

I'm Casawi ;) From your prespective I can imagine you would say that. Just like most Casawa will tell you that Casa has 90% of Everything in Morocco (Or People from New York will tell you that New York is all that matters in the US ;) )

As for High Schools in Rabat, Well Descartes, Gustave Flaubert, Moulay Youssef etc etc.. Are all not in Souissi at all. Almost every "arrondissement has at least 2 or 3" so please dont say that 90% of High Schools are in one single suburb (in this case Souissi) because that wouldnt make sense in any country of the planet

oh no ... :lol:
i dont meant les lycees
i mean the schools after the bac :)
all of them in swissi

oh no ... :lol:
i dont meant les lycees
i mean the schools after the bac :)
all of them in swissi

Ah Dans ce cas la saraha je ne sais pas. But yea it does make more sense that most of the universities would be in souissi since there is much more Space there. Having said that, The Universite (Cite Universitaire De Rabat?) is almost on the entrance of Rabat, not very far from Lkamra. am I correct?

yup the swissi is not very far from l9amra

I'm talking about this one:

http://static1.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038692/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038934/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038890/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038958/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038970/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1038999/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static1.bareka.com/photos/medium/1039068/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg
http://static3.bareka.com/photos/medium/1039102/ciudad-universitaria-rabat.jpg

yes yazoo
it's madinate al3ifrane
it's in swissi

Now that I'm thinking about it, That area is indeed Souissi pchiiwwwwwww. I thought Souissi was close to Zaer :D

ahah
now they are alot of student from africa and china and tunisia palestine who studies in morocco

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LOCATION:Casablanca


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LOL all this for 2010, they are funny

I know 2010 ??? never maybe 2050 that is a reality not 2010 LOL

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