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Morocco aims for 10% increase in tourist arrivals this year
18-08-2010
Tourism Minister Yassir Zenagui said that Morocco’s tourism receipts increased by 12 per cent in the first quarter of this year. The minister told the Dubai-based TV channel Al Arabiya that the rise in tourism receipts was the because of the quality of M..
Morocco has diversified economy and a clear trade policy
18-08-2010
French State Secretary for European Affairs Pierre Lellouche said that Morocco is a hub of stability and development in a problem-laden region. The Moroccan housing sector is benefiting from the fact it managed to escape the worst of the global economic crisis..
Up-and-Coming "METT" resorts overtaking the traditional Mediterranean holiday spots
16-07-2010
The Med to lose status as number one holiday spotMediterranean resorts will no longer be the number one destination for UK holidaymakers by the end of this year. New research by The Co-operative Travel has revealed that once popular resorts in the Western Med..
Sterling hits a year high against the Dirham
01-07-2010
Good news from the financial markets for foreign property buyers in Morocco. Yesterday (30th June 2010), the pound hit a year high against the Dirham at 13.69 (MAD - £). UK buyers will now find themselves in the strongest position they have seen s..
The Greens Completions - Read all about it!
23-06-2010
If you would like to see what AZD Morocco\'s clients think of their completion trip and their brand new Greens apartments, please take a look at the latest testimony by The Davies\' purchasing in block 9 on AP16. For further information on the The Greens, Sai..
AZD Morocco hand over the 1st Greens apartment in Saidia
08-06-2010
AZD Morocco are delighted to announce the official delivery of the first Greens apartment, in the golf and beach resort of Mediterrania Saidia. Mr Tony Bennee and his family enjoyed a half-term trip to Morocco, taking in Fez on their way to pick up the keys t..
Properties in coastal villages of Morocco has growth potential
03-06-2010
Many investors in Moroccan property market are choosing to look away from established holiday resorts and are starting to look away from the highly developed tourist spots and consider purchasing in nearby villages. The vast majority of tourists and residents..
Moroccan properties reap 20% gain in 2010
03-06-2010
The demographics of Morocco’s property market could be changing as more people are attracted by the prospect of second homes in the sun as houses in Morocco are much cheaper than those in nearby Mediterranean nations. According to the Independent, Prope..
Tourism receipts in Morocco increased 12% in the year to March
20-05-2010
An increase in tourism numbers has been observed in Morocco, according to Tourism Minister Yassir Zenagui. In an interview to the Dubai-based TV channel “Al Arabiya”, the minister said that Tourism receipts in Morocco increased 12% in the year to ..
Morocco's economy receives a global vote of confidence
06-05-2010
International ratings agency Standard & Poor\'s (S&P) has upgraded Morocco\'s foreign and local currency ratings due to an improvement in the government\'s economic policy. The agency raised the Kingdom\'s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit r..
First EU-Morocco Summit
06-05-2010
The first EU-Morocco summit was held in Granada, Spain, in March, at which an operational agenda was unveiled that outlines in further detail the nature of the Kingdom\'s "advanced status" agreement under the European Neighbourhood Policy. Thre..
Tourism could boost Moroccan rental market in 2010
31-03-2010
Plans by the Moroccan government to boost the country’s tourism industry could have a positive effect on its rental market, reports Reuters. The North African country’s holiday sector is currently in a very healthy state. The number of arrivals ke..
Moroccan government is keen to boost tourism
23-03-2010
Government is keen to boost tourism and promote foreign investment. The Moroccan government is doing all it can to ensure the country remains an attractive proposition for international investors According to Global Property Guide, the government is ac..
Moroccan Tourism on the World Stage
23-02-2010
The director of the Moroccan Tourist Office for the UK and Ireland, Mr Ali El Kesmi, was interviewed at the World Travel Market about Morocco\'s marketing strategy and tourism offer. Mr El Kesmi talks about the measures being taken to attract UK visitors to t..
GCC Countries Look Overseas for Property Investments
17-02-2010
Agents in the GCC region are reporting renewed interest in overseas property, encouraged by distressed opportunities and the growing strength of local currencies pegged to the dollar. One of the few winners from the growing uncertainty [in Dubai] could be int..
Moroccan Hopes For Affordable Housing Tax Breaks
17-02-2010
The Moroccan government is hoping to resurrect the country’s affordable housing sector by reinstating tax breaks for private developers.Construction of affordable homes plunged from 129,000 units in 2008 to 35,000 in 2009 after tax incentives were revoke..
Higher Visitor Numbers - Morocco an Excellent Place to Invest
16-02-2010
Morocco is becoming more accessible thanks to low-cost airlines, and as the tourism increases, so do the potential revenues from property investment. The number of tourists has increased by 6 percent last year despite the global economic crisis. The figures, r..
Morocco posts a steady increase in tourism figures
05-01-2010
"Data released so far for 2009 show an increase in visitor arrival numbers to Morocco, a great performance when set against the backdrop of the global economic crisis. During January-July 2009 there were 5,083,000 arrivals, up by 8% year-on-year (y-o-y)....
Recent visit of Prince Albert II of Monaco to Morocco
05-01-2010
His Royal Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco recently visited Marrakech to lay the foundation stone for the brand new Jawhar Hotel Spa & Residences resort - a resort funded by the Principality\'s SBM group. The 94million €uro project will incl..
Ryanair to launch flights from Brussels to Nador
04-01-2010
Ryanair have announced 6 new destinations from its Brussels Charleroi base, including Nador (1hr from Saidia). Flights will commence from the 3rd May 2010, thanks to Ryanair\'s increased investment in its fleet, with four new aircraft in service. Fl..
