| Marrakech offers something very different for the | | | | THE MAGICAL 'DJEMMA EL FNA': |
| more adventurous traveller and overseas property | | | | Marrakech is truly the city of entertainment in |
| buyer. One of the most beautiful, fashionable, exotic | | | | Morocco. In the centre of the city is the main square, |
| and sophisticated locations in northern Africa, it is | | | | Djemaa el Fna, which is the operating point for a |
| very well established as a premier destination and | | | | myriad of entertainers such as acrobats, drummers, |
| competes alongside Rome, Paris, Prague, Barcelona | | | | dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. |
| and Lisbon among others in the lucrative city break | | | | There's plenty of choice for meals, including the |
| tourism market. | | | | vibrant spectacle of the Djemaa el Fna food stalls, |
| With a short travel time (only 3 hours from London) | | | | many inexpensive cafes and a number of upmarket |
| and direct flights from most major European cities, it | | | | restaurants, which offer Morocco's traditional cuisine |
| is easy to see why Marrakech presents such a | | | | at its very best. |
| fantastic opportunity for lifestyle property investors. | | | | THE MEDINA: |
| European visitors are only a short flight away from | | | | The old walled city, traditional & full of life where |
| experiencing a completely different culture and true | | | | you will find the magical square - Djemaa el Fna. The |
| year round sunshine (333 days per year) - this makes | | | | northern Medina is home to Marrakech's souks and |
| it very hard to resist. | | | | most of the artisans' workshops, plus some notable |
| In a nutshell, it is a low risk, long term investment | | | | Islamic monuments. The southern Medina is less |
| with excellent appreciation prospects, a thriving rental | | | | crowded and features the city's royal palaces, the |
| market and many wonderful lifestyle benefits - isn't | | | | lavish Saadian Tombs and museums. |
| this what we're all looking for from a second home? | | | | LA PALMERAIE: |
| Whether you are looking for a beautiful villa in a | | | | Located to the east of the old city is the Palmeraie, |
| luxurious area, a traditional Moroccan riad deep in the | | | | a 1,000 year old oasis around which Marrakech was |
| ancient Medina, an apartment in a fashionable suburb, | | | | originally built. It is an area of approximately 10,000 |
| or a magnificent country home overlooking | | | | acres and is home to some of the most luxurious |
| snow-capped mountains, Marrakech will deliver. | | | | properties in the whole of Morocco. Many global |
| EXCELLENT HOLIDAY RENTAL MARKET: | | | | celebrities have mansions in this area along side |
| Morocco has a solid tourism base and with the | | | | important Moroccan families. La Palmeraie Golf Club is |
| number of tourists set to grow faster than the | | | | located here and was designed by Robert Trent |
| amount of available accommodation rental figures are | | | | Jones Snr. |
| expected to increase, meaning higher occupancy | | | | VILLE NOUVELLE: |
| levels for investors and potential growth in rental | | | | Outside the old medina is Ville Nouvelle which was |
| prices as demand increases. | | | | developed during French colonial years and is made |
| Occupancy rates in Marrakech as reported from the | | | | up of Gueliz and Hivernage. Hivernage is the old |
| many 5 star hotels are the highest in all Morocco | | | | French residential district, now the area for palatial |
| (60-90% per annum), there is no low season and | | | | homes, embassies, luxury apartments and hotels. |
| 25% of the Moroccan tourist boards money is spent | | | | Gueliz is the shopping and commercial hub of |
| maintaining the city's image as a the number 1 | | | | Marrakech and is where you will find a vast number |
| Moroccan destination. | | | | of fine restaurants and cafes in the French style but |
| 30% of all international tourists visiting Morocco go to | | | | with the flavour of Africa. |
| Marrakech and according to the Official Airline Guide | | | | LUXURY VILLAS AND STYLISH APARTMENTS |
| (OAG) there are now over 100 direct flights every | | | | If you are looking for a low risk investment with |
| week from London alone during high season. | | | | excellent capital appreciation prospects then look no |
| The King's 'Vision 2010' plan to increase the number | | | | further than an apartment or villa in Marrakech. The |
| of foreign visitors to 10 million by 2010 and 20 million | | | | market is already well-established and long terms lets |
| by 2020 will have benefits for the entire country, not | | | | provide very attractive returns. Architecture reflects |
| just the new coastal resorts. The huge volume of | | | | traditional Moroccan styles while at the same time |
| visitors will create rental demand across the whole | | | | often combining all the comforts of modern living. |
| country, now is the time to invest in city of | | | | The high Atlas mountain range, extending in a broken |
| Marrakech. | | | | chain for over 1,000 miles create a backdrop of |
| BEAUTIFUL AND EXOTIC: | | | | inspiring beauty and also offer reliably good skiing |
| Marrakech is a city of diverse culture set at the foot | | | | conditions. |
| of the spectacular Atlas Mountains. Within rose | | | | RIADS |
| coloured walls, the city is a labyrinth of alleyways, | | | | A riad is an urban house typically situated in the |
| bustling streets, open squares, shops, restaurants, | | | | Marrakech medina (old city). Traditional Moroccan |
| museums, mosques and markets. It was once the | | | | architecture and furnishings, combined with beautiful |
| capital of Morocco and is often referred to as the | | | | private courtyards and terraces offer the unique |
| 'Pink City' because of the colour of the local earth | | | | combination of urban living and a peaceful, engaging |
| used in its construction. Amongst Marrakech's many | | | | environment away from the hustle and bustle of the |
| attractions include several world-class golf courses, | | | | city. For those seeking an authentic Moroccan style |
| Atlantic beaches just over two hours away in one | | | | of accommodation, riads offer a haven of tranquility |
| direction and the skiing resorts of the High Atlas | | | | and an insight into tradition, culture and craftsmanship. |
| Mountains less than one hour's drive in another. | | | | |