Towns

Tangiers  is where most people coming to Morocco from Europe (and beyond) begin their journey, by landing in Tangiers by ferry.  It is a very busy port. There is much scope for commercial growth and development here.

It was once considered to be one of the most stylish resorts on the Mediterranean, packed with wealthy Europeans and Americans searching for business opportunities, excitement, and that 'special something' the other resorts couldn't provide. This is still the case today.   It is a dynamic city with an intense atmosphere and very strong sense of character and it is ripe for investment. It is a little behind Marrakesh in the investment stakes, but will soon be drawing level as developers take advantage of the huge commercial requirements in this busy sea port.

Marrakech is also known as the "Pearl of the South" and is one of the most enchanting cities in Morrocco. It is a magical place with it's fascinating people, culture and history.  Going to Marrakech is like taking a journey back in time. Hidden behind the city's red earth walls there is a maze of winding bazaars, stunning ancient palaces, peaceful gardens and the legendary Jemaa el Fna - Marrakech's famous town square. Although it does also have its modern side as the photo shows.

It's not the most visually appealing town square and is famous because of its continuous day and nightlife. During the day, performers of every kind put on their colourful shows. As the sun starts to set and night approaches, the square comes alive with food stalls. People stand around eating, drinking and talking for hours. The Jemaa el Fna is probably the most vibrant area of the city.  Close by for excursions and also for developer sprawl are the less populated areas and roads leading south-west up to the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, mostly populated with Berber villages.

Property investment here is booming as people look to new developments outside the city, often built around golf course complexes. There is demand for inner city apartment blocks, lower cost housing for infrastructure support workers and also the ever popular riads, which are often acquired in a run-down state and then transformed to become tranquil guest houses, private homes or small hotels. 

Fez is believed to be the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. It's also considered to be the intellectual, spiritual, cultural and religious capital of Morocco.  This fascinating city has managed to remain completely unchanged throughout the modern ages. It's a bustling city, steeped in history and culture. Visually, it's stunning - it's ancient, run-down, dirty, elegant, dramatic and very exotic. Fez is like no other place on earth.

It was the capital of Morocco for over 400 years. Nowadays it is home to the largest university in Morocco and the leading cultural and religious centre.
 
Fez city is like a living museum. All the old architectural structures remain intact, yet it's very much a living city. Most of the streets are too narrow for cars and donkeys and mules are still being used on a daily basis. All throughout its history Fez has displayed a striking contrast of poverty and developed culture.   Fez is another city in which investors are busy trying to gain a foothold – it is behind the other Moroccan towns as far as foreign property investment goes, but it is catching up and fast.

Casablanca has evolved into a thriving metropolis and an increasingly important commercial and business capital.  Although it's become an industrial city, it still remains very traditional and has a strong cultural presence.  The famous Anfa port has been described by historians since the 12th century and evocative memories of the past can still be seen today - the bazaars, souks, mosques and marabouts – are all reminders of a bygone era.

Casablanca is a fine example of an ancient city making rapid progress into an ever-changing modern world.  For those looking to invest in a truly cosmopolitan area of Morocco, then this is it.

Rabat is also known as the "Garden City" and it is the administrative capital of Morocco. It's a traditional yet modern city - a dynamic mixture of ancient history and modern culture. Surrounded by a rich amber coloured landscape, the city itself is very elegant, with its wide harmonious boulevards, flowers, gardens and luxury shops. There are many areas of Rabat that are being developed to tempt foreign investors.  It is a perfect place for both commercial and residential investment – as the place is always within earshot of the Atlantic Ocean. It also benefits from fantastic gardens.

Essaouira is one of the most beautiful, unspoiled towns in Morocco. It was once a Portuguese fishing port famous for its whitewashed houses with bright blue shutters. It remains a friendly place with a cosmopolitan mix of people. Situated to the west of Marrakesh on the Atlantic Ocean, it has now developed into one of the top class surfing locations in the country and in addition, it boasts one of the best beaches in the country.  It also maintains a busy working fishing port.  Over the past few years it has soared in popularity with the surfing crowd and now investors are seeing the return on potential here.  Essasouira is a vibrant, growing town which, unlike many other coastal resorts, stays busy all year around.

Saidia  is an area which started to be developed under the Government’s drive to attract more tourists and investors into the Moroccan economy.  So in effect, what was once a tiny fishing village with plenty of white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, will become a small town with the necessary infrastructure to match.

A private Spanish building company won a bid to develop this area on behalf of the Moroccan government in an agreement worth some $1.62 billion.  The resort is known as Mediterrania – Saidia - Maroc and is located along a 6 km stretch of coast in eastern Morocco between Algeria and Spain's Melilla and covers a 7,000,000m² plot of land next to the sea. The resort will contain 8 hotels, 3 golf courses, a port, a medical centre and a huge commercial/shopping centre. Particular attention has been paid to maintain green spaces, one of the government’s high priorities.

The marina covers an area of 290,000m2 with 740 berths and every imaginable facility. There are also 22 plots of land on which to develop tourist accommodation units and holiday villas, allowing an opportunity for 10,378 beds.

The area is surrounded by a natural bird preserve of marsh and woodland, and access to the main beach is through a eucalyptus forest. The weather in the coastal regions of Morocco is good virtually all year round and is very similar to the Costa del Sol with average summer temperatures of 35°C and winter temperatures as high as 22°C. The months between October and April are cooler, while providing welcome winter sun. You will note that this development is ripe for investment and indeed so far pretty much all off-plan that has been released has been snapped up.  There are still opportunities to invest in further phases plus commercial units in the development.