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Quinta Sao Domingos holiday apartments in Guimaraes, central Portugal

2010-04-27T16:19:00.003+01:00

Lynn and Tom Hart are pleased to announce that Quinta Sao Domingos in Guimaraes, near Viseu Portugal is now open for business.

Swimming pool, BBQ, terrace and gardens with your own luxurious apartment

A restored farm house and adega (wine house) on the edge of a small village in Central Portugal. The village, Guimaraes, is located about 8 miles north east of the town of Viseu about three miles off the road to Satao.

The Viseu skyline

There are two apartments in the Quinta, (farmhouse) one 2 bedroom, and one 1 bedroom.

Quinta Rosa is on the ground floor and has a kitchen, utility room, toilet, large lounge, and double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Across the small internal courtyard there is a further double bedroom and ensuite shower room suitable for people with disabilities. It should be noted that the rooms are on different levels so internal access with a wheel chair is limited.

Quinta Azul is on the first floor with access up the staircase at the front of the Quinta with 14 steps. There is a large open plan kitchen and living room, double bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

We offer four self catering apartments, 2 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 1 bedroom. There is a 12m x 6m outdoor swimming pool, with an outside kitchen to enjoy barbecues and the local wine. This is a beautiful largely unspoilt area and is ideal for a quiet restful holiday. The apartments have been refurbished over the last two years, and furnished and equipped to a high standard, they are kept meticulously clean.

Adega Tinta is on the first floor up 10 steps to an open plan kitchen and lounge. There are two bedrooms with shower rooms, one double with a view of the lagar (wine making room) and one twin.

Adega Branca is an upside down apartment, reached up six steps,†with the double bedroom and ensuite bathroom underneath the lounge and open plan kitchen

The village is quiet and peaceful with virtually no traffic and looks over a beautiful rolling landscape to the Serra de Estrela Mountains in the east.

Our garden contains orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit, peach, apple, pear, fig, pomegranate, walnut and chestnut trees, together with a small vineyard and flowers.

For more information please visit our website or contact us.

Quinta Sao Domingos

Guimaraes

Sao Pedro De France

Viseu 3505-350

Portugal

00351 232 924 154

lynnhart49@gmail.com

www.quintasaodomingos.com

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Gulf of Hope the childrens charity in El Salvador

2010-04-24T10:15:00.000+01:00

Esther and Omar Mendez are raising funds to bring education, medical supplies, food and clothing to less privileged children in El Salvador.

* By Ramola Talwar Badam,Dubai-based freelancer, Friday

What Gulf for Hope charity
Where La Union, El Salvador
Who Esther and Omar Mendez, a couple based in Abu Dhabi
Why Helping educate less privileged children in El Salvador so that they might improve their circumstances by realising their potential
How Turn the page to find out how the Mendezes are setting up a charity, which was inspired by a trip to El Salvador three years ago...

German-born Esther Mendez still remembers looking into the bright brown eyes of a little girl named Iris whom she met while visiting her husband Omar's hometown, El Salvador three years ago. The six-year-old had been abandoned by her parents and as a result was being raised by a distant relative in the city of La Union.

Although little Iris was attending a school, which had very few facilities, and Mama Martha - the lady who looks after her - was earning a meagre $5 a week on which they had to survive, her eyes were brimming with optimism and hope. She was staying in a small windowless home adjacent to where one of Omar's relatives lived and had picked up a smattering of English words which enabled her to communicate with Esther and Omar.

It was the innocence in Iris' eyes that got Esther thinking about ways to help less privileged children like her. She wanted to do something, which would help children receive a proper education and be taught life skills to help them break free from their circumstances.

"It really started with Iris," says Esther. "We got to know her during our trip to South America in 2007. But even after I returned home, I simply couldn't forget her." When Esther and Omar returned to La Union in January last year, they took two suitcases full of children's clothes with them to distribute to the needy.

They also enrolled Iris in a private school, paying $380 for the year, which would take care of her books and uniforms.

Esther is a safety consultant in the oil and gas industry while Omar is an electrician. Education is the foundation that the couple want to build on. They moved from Houston in the US to live in Abu Dhabi a year ago.

Helping Iris get a proper education got them thinking about around 30 other children living near a railroad track close to Iris' home. "We found out that these kids were being ridiculed in school because they didn't have paper to write on. They used scrap paper picked up from bins to write on," recalls Omar. The couple decided to buy some school supplies - crayons, notebooks, and so on - to distribute to these children on their next visit.

The beginning

Omar had left El Salvador at the age of 16 for the US where most of his family have now settled. He returns once a year to La Union because he knows that there are many families who need help.

But it was only after he visited his home country with his wife that the idea of changing the lives of children by setting up a charity began to take concrete shape. "I didn't realise how many children we could actually help. When I went back with Esther, that's when we thought of making a difference," he says.

Registering a charity in El Salvador costs $2,000. To raise funds this, the couple shaved off their hair in exchange for sponsorship. They have decided to name the organisation Gulf of Hope.

After seeing the difference they were able to make in Iris' life when she started attending a better school, they decided to approach the local authorities so they could set up a more formal system of offering local children better education.

They also paid for the schooling and supplies for five girls who live near Iris' house. These girls go to a government school where they pay between $20 and $50 per child for the whole year.

Once the charity is officially registered with the authorities in El Salvador, the couple plan to pay for the hiring of an extra English teacher at the school. They also intend to fund two computers so that the children can learn more about technology. The couple also plan to have a local doctor pay monthly visits to the school.

Explains Esther: "If the children improve their English language and computer skills, they have a better chance of improving their circumstances. Our vision is to give them the opportunity to get away from $5-a-week jobs.

"I don't expect all of them to become fluent in English and move around the world,'' she says. "We only hope we will be able to facilitate in unlocking their potential."

Esther points out that without proper schooling, the children will end up in poorly paid jobs and would not be able to improve their lives.

Raising funds

But all of this costs money. To date, the couple has been dipping into their personal savings to make these changes. But they have now reached a point where they need help with funds to register the charity and to pay for the doctor and teacher. They are in the process of finding sponsorship to fund the children's education expenses. They have also been in touch with several companies to donate computers as well as an airline that they hope will waive excess baggage charges when they transport the clothing donation boxes to El Salvador.

"Sourcing funds to make the changes is priority," says Esther. "But even if we are not able to raise money, we will continue using our savings to help these kids as far as possible."

They are focusing their energies on community efforts. "We need a teacher from the area who can teach the kids and maybe even the parents too. We want these changes to be sustainable. The changes need to focus on the long-term, so that the initiatives can continue to develop even when we're not there," says Esther.

She then returns to the topic of Iris. "She (Iris) believes she is special. She has Mama Martha, the relative who looks after her. She also now has Mama Esther and another Mama, the mother of the girls who live next door," she adds.

But there is a tinge of sadness in her voice as she explains that Iris' case is not an isolated one. "There are many other kids who have a story similar to hers. I think there are only a handful of kids who still live with both their biological parents."

According to Omar, many young people left the country to search for work in the US due to the political instability that prevailed between 1980 and 1992.

"The reason I - and many others like me - left was because of the war," he says.

The couple calls the families once a month to keep track of the girls' progress in school. On visits to El Salvador, Esther checks their school books to gauge how well the children are being taught.

The couple and the girls share a strong bond even though they are physically separated.

Esther says it is touching to see Iris do so well in her studies. Not only does she lap up all that she is taught in school, she also imparts what she has learnt to her neighbourhood friends who are unable to attend a private school.

"She likes to share her knowledge," says Esther fondly. "She explains things to the other kids in her neighbourhood who are not attending a private school. I think they might know as many English words as she does by now!"

Setting an example

Before they embarked on setting up Gulf of Hope, the couple contributed extensively to international charities. Esther says she hopes their new drive will encourage like-minded people to volunteer.

"If you send money to charities, you don't always know exactly what is happening to your money. Here I know exactly where it's going because I directly influence how it is used."

She would like potential donors to visit La Union and see how their money can change lives.

"Come with us and see for yourself. I'm hoping to bridge this gap between just sending money and being involved hands-on. We have a house there and all are welcome to stay with us. You can speak to the kids and get to know them better and in turn get to know how your efforts are making a difference."

‘My hobby: studying'

Education is the key to their charity succeeding in its mission and for Esther, it defines who she is.

A principal engineer, she started out as a mathematician and now has three Master's degrees - in operations research, oil and gas engineering and in holistic nutrition. "While other people have hobbies, I study," she says. Omar, meanwhile, is busy studying German and Italian.

Esther was born in Cologne, Germany and has a British passport. She has worked in England, Scotland and the US, while Omar is from La Union and has a US passport. The two met in Houston.

So, what will draw others to help children in a country many people know little about? "I'm hoping that people will realise how fortunate they really are," says Esther. "I'm hoping that people will simply be touched by these kids' stories. If we can help even one child in the world in some little way, wonderful changes are possible."

Her eyes light up as she speaks of the children. "We want more for them so they may improve their lives. They need education to break away from the lives their parents lived."

Imparting life skills to children is also part of their long-term plan. While Omar will teach older kids handyman skills, Esther will teach the girls sewing so that they could one day set up their own small businesses.

Small steps that will go a long way:

Gulf for Hope's sponsor list so far includes relatives, colleagues and friends but you too can help. Esther regularly updates their blog with news at http://gulfofhope.blogspot.com. You can contact her at gulfofhope@gmail.com.

"Any contribution helps; it doesn't have to be money," says Esther. "Little things really can make a big difference in their lives. It's not about flashing money around and saying, ‘Look, we can get these kids into college.' It's about taking little steps... and we need to keep on walking."

Consider that...

* $5 provides school supplies for two children for six months.
* $25 provides school fees for a child for a month.
* $40 a doctor and dentist check-up for a child.
* $500 will provide quality, private education for a child for a year.

If you would like to help Esther and Omar visit their blog, donate or contact them

Gulf of Hope, childrens charity in El Salvador

2010-01-18T20:56:00.001+01:00

A face full of future hope

Gulf of Hope is a new charity, providing support to the children of La Union, El Salvador. We currently provide schooling for six little girls, and school supplies to about 30 boys and girls, as well as clothes and other needs we identify when we get there.
We are aiming for nonprofit humanitarian organization status which we hope to achieve in 2010. We are focusing on providing the means for education to impoverished children. We are hoping that caring donors the world over give these poor children an opportunity at a better life.
As an organization, we are fairly young. In the future, we are hoping to impact every aspect of a child's life, providing assistance to ‘our children’ in areas such as:
Health: access to a doctor, dentist, vaccines and medicine
Education: uniforms and school supplies, tuition assistance, access to tutoring
Nutrition: malnutrition screenings, feeding programs, supplements and educational programs
Youth: peer education, civic responsibility and scholarships
Community: clean-water initiatives, sanitary latrines and micro-enterprise programs
Family: household items, income-generation programs, educational opportunities and housing and home-repair assistance

She has the chance at a good education thanks to our donors

WHO IS GULF OF HOPE?
Gulf of Hope: education as a tool against poverty, violence, drug and alcohol abuse.
She has the chance at a good education thanks to our donors

DONATIONS
Every little helps!
$5 provides school supplies for two children for a full six months.
$5 provides food for a child for a week.
$25 provides school fees for a child for a month.
$40 a check-up at both the doctor and the dentist for a child.
$500 will provide quality education for a child for a whole year – the basis for a better tomorrow for the child and the family!
Donations are accepted year-round and will be distributed when appropriate. For further information, keep an eye on this blog or just ask!

Visit Gulf of Hope and give them your support

Mini Hummer comes to the Malaga region

2009-08-16T15:12:00.002+01:00

Visit the new blog of Mini Hummer today

Mini Hummer Spain have ordered a new blog site from mediamorocco to help introduce the new GM licensed range of Electric cars.

Based in Marbella Costa del Sol we're proud to exclusively offer you
the GM licensed H1, H2, H3 HUMMER™ the Roadster and Cadillac™Escalade™.

The GM™ Hummer™ Design

Even at a glance you immediately know the Mini HUMMER™ H3™ is a HUMMER™. The signature 7 -slot louvered grille, oval head lamps, large tyres, the near vertical lines of the rear sides of the vehicle are all classic HUMMER™ cues.

The Mini HUMMER™ H3™ is the first proportionally correct and only officially licenced custom estate/golf car styled after the H3™ HUMMER™. The Mini HUMMER™ H3™ is built with all of the quality assurances that an officially licenced GM™ engineered product should have and is built so that it can display the H3™ HUMMER™ emblem proudly.

It includes distinguished features such as 15 inch custom built and proportioned HUMMER™ wheels, rugged all aluminium I-beam chassis and genuine HUMMER™ chrome grill. Standard features include functional headlights, rear lights, indicators, four / six seats and the industries leading batteries - Trojan T-875's.

Built-in Safety Features
The HUMMER™ H3™ is built using reliable safety features that most other Custom Electric Vehicles don't offer. Features include extra large mirrors, head lights, brake lights, turn signal lights, fog lights, a reverse warning buzzer, safety horn and hazard lights.

To ensure a safe an reliable stopping distance the HUMMER™ H3™ Estate/Golf Car is equipped with a standard 4 wheel braking system that features front hydraulic disk brakes and self adjusing rear drum brakes.

Great for sponsorship and events rentals available

The Mini HUmmer is availabe from
Garden Solutions and JHK Special Garden

Mamounia Hotel Marrakech auctions 5000 lots of colonial history

2009-04-08T17:47:00.004+01:00

The Mamounia, one of the world's great old hotels, is selling off its furnishings -- curtains, crockery, sheets and all -- at a four-day auction in Marrakech in May expected to bring in 5.5 million euros.

The hotel frequented by the rich and famous since opening in 1923 has been closed for three years for a revamp and is due to reopen next summer or autumn.

Auctioneer Claude Aguttes said Tuesday that 5,000 lots representing 99.5 percent of its contents will go under the block at the May 21-24 auction.

Winston Churchill, who liked to stay there during the European winter, is among its most celebrated guests along with Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Omar Sharif, the Reagans, Nelson Mandela and Princess Caroline of Monaco.

Scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much" were shot there.

A second sale of 3,000 lots is to be held in June.

Thanks to View from Fez

CRM Solar shower be green and clean this summer

2009-04-08T17:27:00.004+01:00

Be green and save energy with a CRM solar shower

The CRM Solar Shower for garden or pool area is now available in the tangier area.
The best place to install one of these superb solar showers is close to the pool but facing South so it catches the most sun during the day. The shower will heat your water to up to 25 degrees and will even work on dull or overcast days.

Available in three types for home and garden use

CRM also have commercial solar showers perfect for public beaches or pools contact CRM Tangier on 00 212 (0) 39 94 03 00 for more details.

A tour of Tangier with Cesar from Savoir Vivre

2009-02-06T14:50:00.002+01:00

For more details on Atlantic Magna development as featured in this video please contact Noa.

Bin Fishing a Rhythmic Balanced Interchange company

2008-12-13T14:24:00.001+01:00

To find out more book a trip

Hotel Bin el Ouidane, Azilal features on 2M

2008-11-19T22:44:00.000+01:00

Hamid Oullam the charismatic owner of Hotel Bin el Ouidane launched his 2M TV debut video today and from all at Media Morocco we would like to congratulate him on some great exposure for the region and the small but growing tourism industry that is growing in the region, keep up the good work Hamid

visit Hamids web site

Atlantic Magna luxury 2 bed apartment offered for Sale or rent on Tangiers Atlantic coast Kings Beach

2008-09-04T15:14:00.006+01:00

Atlantic Magna 5 star luxury on the Kings beach Tangier

Atlantic Magna is located in the most prestigious and exclusive area of Tangier, close to Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules yet only 10 mins from the airport and 15 from Tangier Centre.
This large 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ground floor apartment sleeps 6 people and is finished with traditional Tadelakt walls and Travatino marble in the bathrooms. The finishing throughout is of exceptionally high qualities.
As a ground floor apartment you can walk out to the landscaped gardens and pools, yet still have magnificent views to the Atlantic.

Bathrooms are finished in wall to ceiling Travatino Marble

The apartment is available for rental short or long term from January 2009. The apartment is also offered for sale immediately.

Technical Specification:

2 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (1 en suite)

Fitted kitchen, living room, dining area, tea room

Berber lounge - could be converted to 3rd bedroom with access to:

interior and exterior patios.

Build surface 120.60 m2

Terrace and interior patio 45.57 m2

24 hour gated security, underground parking, storage room.

Architects: Gonzales & Jacobson.

41,130 m2 site, 72 apartments of 2/3 bedrooms

Atlantic Magna is perched front line above the beach and only a pleasant stroll to the Caves of Hercules and the magnificent Mirage Hotel with a wonderful al fresco dining terrace and a colonial feel club house bar. The Mirage has 25 suites built into the cliff side and it really is a special place to enjoy a civilised lunch or sundowner or two.

Rental
The Apartment is managed by Jurgen and Farida the owners of La Tangerina Hotel in the Kasba of Tangier. La Tangerina handle all rental bookings and the day to day management of the apartment in the same profesional way they manage their excellent hotel.

The apartment will be furnished to the highest standards and available for rent from the 1st January 2009.

For bookings of less than & week a 2 night minimum applies.

Long Term Rental 2000/month min 6 month contract.

Prices in Euros

Per night/min 2 per week 2 Bed sleep 6: 220 night / 1400 week

Additional bed +20% taxes included

+20% High season (March April /July & August)

Offer: For Sale

This 2 bedroom ground floor apartment of 165 sq metres situated in the residential complex of Atlantic Magna, Tangier is due for completion in October 2008.

Price:

Reserve price range of 295,000 - 335,000+ depending on the progression from uncompleted property with private contract to furnished rental apartment with ongoing rental bookings. (Prior to completion developer guarenteed finance available up to 150k)

Please contact me through the reservations system if you are interested in purchasing the property for a price update and progress report.

Morocco
While most house buyers are initially drawn to Morocco for its cheap property prices and its low cost of living, it does not take them long for them to become enamoured by the country, which has since the Romans, charmed and fascinatedthose that land on its shores. In 1999, the new King Mohammed VI came into power vowing to modernize Morocco, strengthen civil libertiesand democratise the country. Foreigners are warmly welcomed and their are no restrictions on foreign investment.

Investment bullet points:
Tangier superport, Europe's biggest port managed by Maersk opens 2008.

The straits of Gibraltar tunnel from Tangier to Tarifa (Spain)

20 Bn USD Direct foreign investment into Tangier mainly from the Gulf countries.

Spain only 14 km and 35 minutes on the fast ferry.

Unspoilt Atlantic beach coast with glorious 300 days of sunshine

The region still in infancy.

Prices significantly cheaper than Spain.

Favourable tax regime. e.g no tax on rental income for 5 years. No IHT if passed on to a family
70% mortgage available subject to usual requirements

Only three hours flight from major UK airports

Open sky agreement signed therefore low cost airlines fly and cheaper fares

High Quality and Prices still affordable Property hot spot Fabulous Sports facilities, Golf Courses, Yachting, Tennis Clubs, Water skiing, Sailing, Scuba diving and Camel treks etc.

Luxurious life style at low cost For more information leave a comment with your email on this post and I will get back to you:

Hotel Bin el Ouidane launch promo video for the Azilal region

2008-08-12T10:14:00.003+01:00

Hotel Bin el Ouidane promo video

A great little video of the stunning scenery and natural wonders of the Azilal region in the middle Atlas mountains. Azilal is situated between Fez and Marrakech and Hotel Bin el Ouidane makes a logical stop of point for those travelling between the two.
The mountain scenery and lake make for a calm and relaxing stay with plenty of opportunities for those that wish some excercise, like mountain biking, quads or kayak. Hotel Bin el Ouidane also offers Carp fishing through Morocco Carp and there are some very big fish being caught from the water with the lake record currently at 29.5 kg.

Enjoy this little trip to the middle Atlas mountains of Morocco

Moroccan Govt. announces 08- 2012 economic strategy

2008-07-24T17:42:00.002+01:00

economics minister Salaheddine Mezouar

Casablanca - Economy and Finance minister, Salaheddine Mezouar, unveiled the main aspects of the 2008-2012 strategy for socio-economic development to cope with the current global economic situation.

Speaking at a conference on "the current economic situation and the 2008-2012 prospects," Mezouar said despite a gloomy global economy that is characterized by soaring prices of raw materials and energy, notably oil, Morocco continues to achieve major steps forward at all levels.
The North African country needs an innovative private sector to reduce the unemployment rate and poverty rate that currently stands at 21% of the total population, he said.
Highlighting the economic prospects of Morocco in 2008, the minister assured the economic players that inflation will remain under control in a range of 2%, the budget deficit will be reduced to 3% of GDP, and global economic growth will reach 6 ,8%.

Iberia's Air Nostrum announces new flights from Spain to Tangier and Casablanca

2008-07-24T17:17:00.002+01:00

Madrid - Spanish low-cost air company "Air Nostrum", Iberia's subsidiary, will launch new air routes linking Malaga and Barcelona to Tangier (North) and to Morocco's economic capital, Casablanca, the company announced on Wednesday.

The Tangier-Malaga and Tangier-Barcelona flights, are scheduled to start as of July 25 at a rate of two flights a week for each air route, a press release of the company said, noting that the flights between Malaga and Casablanca will be launched, starting from October 26, at a rate of four flights a week.
These new air routes are part of Air Nostrum's ambition to contribute to developing trade relations between the two countries and giving impetus to bilateral exchanges as regards the social, cultural and touristic fields, wrote the same source.
Established in 1994, "Air Nostrum" is a regional airline based in Valencia, Spain. It operates an extensive network of 91 domestic and international routes to 51 destinations.

Zapatero the Spanish Prime Minister visits Morocco

2008-07-17T11:07:00.001+01:00

The Spanish premier is leading a delegation that includes mainly Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, Secretary General of the Government Presidency, Bernardino Leon, State Secretary for External Affairs, Angel Losada and State Secretary in charge of communication, Nieves Goicoechea.

Today’s is the fourth visit of Zapatero to Morocco since he was elected prime minister in 2003, and his first travel after re-election earlier this year.

It confirms the intense, permanent and regular nature of links between the two kingdoms.

A Picasso Photo album slide show

2008-07-02T11:19:00.000+01:00

Property market still bullish in Morocco

2008-07-02T10:39:00.005+01:00

Tangier is one of six Moroccan locations identified by the government to boost visitors from six million annually to 10m by 2011. There will be 600 miles of new roads and a 24-mile tunnel linking Tangier to Punta Palomas in Spain, 25 miles west of Gibraltar. There is now a daily hydrofoil from Malaga and car ferries take only 35 minutes from Tarifa.

Tangier is like an unspoilt Spanish city, but is slightly further south so even sunnier. There is plenty to do, too, and there is little sign that this is a Muslim country.

Traditional Riads make Tangier a pleasure

There are plenty of traditional riads, each built around an ornate courtyard, while outside the main town there is a major redevelopment of the coast. Part of this is the 2,500-home Tinja scheme. "These homes can be used throughout the year because of the good climate and facilities," says Majid Bennouna of Emaar, the Dubai-based developer.

Stephen Moss of the Hideaways Club, which offers fractional ownership of homes across the Mediterranean and has two properties in Morocco, says: "There is winter sun from September to April. A range of activities allow for different trips throughout the year, from trekking or skiing in the Atlas Mountains, to the history, culture and shopping opportunities in Marrakesh.

luxury developments on Tangier Atlantic coast nearing completion

"Being able to use the property during the year has a number of advantages," he adds. "For instance, you are not obliged to pay peak rates for plane tickets - and you are not restricted to a certain time of year to visit."

Government figures show that that since property became such an important part of Morocco's agenda for economic diversification and expansion, foreign direct investments have reached 0.91 billion U.S. dollars - from 245 million dollars back in 2002.

There has also been an almost 33% increase in the numbers of jobs in the construction industry in the same period.

Tangier a property investment hotspot close to Europe

Real estate agents report that the numbers of investment buyers have increased. The Marrakech property market, for example, has seen a growing influx of French, Spanish, American, Russian, Belgian, Italian, Kuwait, UAE, and British property investors, eager to cash in on this emerging market.

Land prices are also soaring. Since 2004 land prices have increased by 2% in areas like Marrakech and Tangier. But buying land is not easy. 'Many pieces of land on which luxury Moroccan properties can be built, are owned by large families or cooperatives and to sell it would require an agreement from every single one of them. It takes a long time, and often doesn't happen,' said a spokesman for Luxury Living in Morocco.

In Morocco, foreigners cannot buy and then resell land. They can only buy land to which they are going to add value. They can do this by building a residential building or tourist development. Agricultural land is sold to foreign investors together with a binding contract between the developers and the Moroccan local authority.

Thanks to the Telegraph and Propertywire

Tangier To Benefit From New High Speed Rail Link

2008-06-19T14:31:00.003+01:00

In a move that is sure to have a positive effect on future prices of Tangier properties, Morocco’s state railway company are planning to invest millions of Euros in a new high speed rail network. Initially, the massive investment project will link the vibrant port city of Tangier to Casablanca which is a major centre for commerce and industry.

The vibrant port of Tangier is an investment hotspot for 2008

Work is scheduled to start this year on the new rail link. When complete prices of Tangier properties to expected to rise due to demand from wealthy citizens of Casablanca looking for second homes in the north of the country. It can be confidently expected that the high speed line will see greater numbers of visitors passing through Tangier’s ferry port, further adding to the local economy.

The company also envisage that the improved transport links to the rest of Morocco will encourage more international corporations to join the growing numbers of businesses locating in Tangier free zone, thus further fuelling the demand for quality new-build Tangier properties.

This is the first phase of a project costing 100 billion Moroccan Dirhams (10 billion Euros). The project aims to increase rail usage from its present level of 52 million passengers, to 133 million by 2030.

According to Morocco’s state railway company (ONCF) Director Strategy & Development, Azzedine El Amraoui, the new line is required to increase Morocco’s network capacity and tackle congestion on existing routes.

He went on to explain: “Building these lines for high speed operation will improve the network’s competitiveness and support the increasing demands for mobility in a sustainable way”. When complete, the 1500 km network would comprise two main corridors: The Atlantic route connecting Tanger, Casablanca and Marrakech with Agadir and Laâyoune, and the Maghreb line from Rabat to Fès, Oujda and potentially Alger. El Amraoui continued: “The new rail lines will improve links between the north and south of the country, encourage economic development and support the tourist industry, as well as facilitating international integration”.

Construction work on the Tangier – Casablanca section of line is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2009, with the first two sections of 320km route totalling 370km to be completed by 2015.
The introduction of a high speed line will cut the Casablanca - Tangier journey time from 5 hours to 2 hours 10 min. The new line is expected to handle 8 million passengers per year.

Thanks to Moroccan Sands for the article

La Tangerina Hotel has stunning new web site

2008-06-04T19:32:00.005+01:00

Was just checking back to my favourite little hotel in Tangier perched on top of the Kasbah and I noticed their new web site was up online.
The web site like the hotel is really something special with 360 virtual tours and a radio player that for anyone that's visited La Tangerina this front page only music selection will travel you back to mint tea and cakes in the foyer of this wonderful little hotel.

The Virtual Tours of all the rooms, roof terrace and excellent little Hamman really take the guess work out of reserving a room and I the photos throughout the whole site are excellent.

Bravo La tangerina and looking forward to seeing you soon.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Princess Lalla Salma with son Moulay Hassan

2008-05-27T00:23:00.009+01:00

King Mohammed VI and family in January 2008

A photo from January 2008 of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, 44, his wife Princess Lalla Salma, 29, and their son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, 4 ½, welcomed King Abdullah II, 45, and Queen Rania of Jordan, 37, on an official visit to Morocco. Mohammed VI and Lalla Salma also have daughter, Princess Lalla Khadija, 11 months. The prince and princess are the first children of the Moroccan royal family whom the media are allowed to photograph.

Princess Lalla Salma and Queen Rania are both campaigners for child welfare causes. Both women have an unusually high profile in their countries, as Queen Rania is a spokesperson for women's rights in the Arabic world and Lalla Salma was the first female member of the Moroccan royal family to be publicly acknowledged and given a royal title.

Thanks to Kaisa for the info

La Tangerina Hotel luanch video and showcase new web 2.0 internet marketing package

2008-05-23T21:40:00.003+01:00

La Tangerina Hotel perched on top the Kasba overlooking the straights of Gibraltar and the souk of Tangier has launched a promotional video called "What a difference a day makes"

The video marks the launch of a the mediamorocco hotel web 2.0 marketing package that includes a flickr photo album and blog/online guest book

Check out the new site featuring 360 virtual tours of all the rooms.

The artistic magic of Tangiers remains - you just got to find it

2008-04-29T16:57:00.005+01:00

Tangier has long captivated writers and artists, from Matisse to Burroughs. Stephen Emms from the Guardian goes to see if that artistic spirit lives on in the 'city of dreams'

Samuel Pepys, quite definitely, was not a fan: only Hell itself was worse. Neither was Mark Twain, who desired to leave next day. But for dozens of artists and writers, from Henri Matisse to Paul Bowles, Tangier, on the corner of Africa and Europe, the Atlantic and the Med, has possessed a je ne sais quoi. Its raffish reputation may have dried up since being reclaimed by Morocco in 1956, after decades as an international zone, but, in 2008 is a cultural renaissance again rumbling through the 'city of dreams'?

Tangier is a place to stroll in, not sightsee – there's even an Idler's Terrace (Terrasse des Paresseux), where strollers gaze out at the hypnotic blue beyond – and drifting through the labyrinth of the medina, its appeal to artists becomes clear: the smell of mint and fish wafts through the air, kids soar past, three on a pushbike, and, in sloping sun-lit squares, women in red-and-white shawls and wide hats squat on wooden stools selling mud-fresh vegetables.

I reach Café Central in the Petit Soco, its former literary heart, where, today, snake-like music rattles from tinny speakers and blue parasols dance in the wind. Here, William Burroughs would procure trade for the night (homosexuality being legal in the "interzone"), Tennessee Williams penned Camino Real, and rooms could be rented by the half hour. As I take a seat, a wild-eyed man, arms raised, wails the same phrase over and over. Tangier still has an on-the-brink feeling, I think, sipping my mint tea; if you squint, you might even glimpse the grey spectres of Ginsberg and Kerouac in the corner.

Artistic associations abound at Cafes Baba and Dalia in the Kasbah (frequented by the Rolling Stones) and elegant Gran Café De Paris, in the screech and whir of Place De France (Bacon and Capote). But a thunderstorm hits town, and I decide to explore Tangier's bars: the Windmill, Joe Orton's beachside regular, is now a pizza joint, so, as lightning crackles, I head to the Tanger Inn, where, upstairs, Burroughs wrote Naked Lunch – but now the beats are of the house music variety. Nearby Dean's Bar, whose eponymous owner died from a cocaine overdose in 1963, has a brightly-lit "locals only" feel, while cosiest of all is Atlas bar ("from 1928").

But where is Tangier's spirit? "It's all very private," explains Jean-Luc, Swiss-born manager of Hotel Nord-Pinus, high in the Kasbah overlooking the bay. We sit in the top bar, as the morning sun pours in over Adnet chairs, Berber rugs and Lindbergh portraits. "There's still a social scene here," he says, "but it's discreet, at each other's houses."

The Nord-Pinus, along with other renovations, such as the Dar Nour, run by a French gay couple, represent a newer side to Tangier, that of upmarket resort. There has, of course, always been the pricey El Minzah Hotel, favoured by Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson and Tennessee Williams, but as the taxi driver said outside the enormous new airport: "Tangier, it's changing."

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The signs are subtle but everywhere. The proposed road tunnel beneath the Straits of Gibraltar to link Tangier with the Iberia peninsular is due for completion in 2011, though few believe it will actually happen. The Grand Soco, once a thriving market to rival Marrakech's Djemma El Fna, but more recently a car park, was last year refurbed as an attractive garden square with fountains. And the food scene, spearheaded by the glam Relais de Paris restaurant, is impressive, with even budget options like the Darna Women's Co-op (off the Grand Soco) offering delicious lunches. Restored riads such as Nord-Pinus and Dar Nour dish up superb salads and local merlan, while the Minzah has long served fine dourade tajines and pastille au lait.

Festivals have sprung up, too, including the very popular annual Tanjazz festival (May 28 – June 1, tanjazz.org) and 4th Annual Literary Conference (May 16-19, paulbowles.org/janeandpaulbowles.html). One couple at the forefront of "new" Tangier are photographer Yto Barrada and her filmmaker husband Sean Gullette (who co-wrote and starred in Pi), who spent seven years renovating the Rif cinema, on the Soco, into the ultra-hip Cinematheque Tanger. "But it's accessible to all," says 36-year-old Barrada, as she shows me the "international zone-era furniture" of its gleaming WiFi cafe. "Screenings cost 15 dirhams (£1) and we've had people in who've never been to the movies before."

Why Tangier? "The mythology still works here," she says, with a smile. "That's how I persuaded my husband back to my hometown." But Yto admits the struggle for culture over commercialism will be slow-fought. "It's a huge transitional period for Tangier: it's about culture, not leisure."

I'm determined not to leave without meeting Madame Hamri, widow of Mohammed Hamri (the "Picasso of Morocco") and one of Tangier's legendary figures. The rain falls in spikes as Jean-Luc leads me through the white-washed corridors of the Kasbah, passing Dar Zero's famous fig tree (Samuel Pepys' home in 1683), and Bowles' former house, where a cat smirks behind an iron grille.

With a huge smile, Blanca Hamri beckons us on to bamboo chairs in her covered courtyard, canvases covering every last inch of wall, lamps on in daylight. Smoking cigarettes, she says: "You come here and you start a new life," she says. "But strange things happen. There's magic."

A 40-year-old divorcee arriving in 1972, New York-born Blanca was seduced by painter Hamri's "screwdriver eyes" in the flower market. Whisked off to a festival in his home village of Joujouka, she met the gang: Brion Gysin, Tennessee Williams, Ted Morgan, Timothy Leary and Burroughs. "And Paul Bowles soon after," she says, before adding diplomatically, "although I'm not a big fan of his writing." As the tea flows, so do the stories: Tennessee Williams liked Tangier, she says, but really he was "a city boy", while Burroughs was "the most charming man". Finally, I'm beginning to feel the spirit of old Tangier.

"It's a city that will give you what you want," she says, as we stand up to leave. "A wonderful sensibility. In the West everyone wants to move forward, but Moroccans are always in the present time. They're pleased with who they are."

The sky has cleared and the pink sun is setting so, to the sound of the muezzin, I head to Café Hafa, beloved of Bowles et al. On its spectacular terrace overlooking the Straits, I watch a cat curling up on the low wall: "He has a raison vivre," says Mohammed, next to me. "He gets food from the kitchen. He suns himself. He lives.'"

I think of Madame Hamri, who, pondering a fresh golden age for the mythical city, took a long drag of her cigarette, and said: "Who knows who's writing away somewhere?"

Thanks to Stephen Emms.

Pierre et Vacance to invest Euro 270 in Morocco

2008-04-29T15:09:00.005+01:00

France's Pierre et Vacance Europe's largest operator of vacation resorts will invest Euro 270m in a tourist project in Morocco with a capacity of 10,000 beds.

The investment program includes the building of resorts in the tourist cities of Marrakech and Agadir, and tourist residences and apartments in Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca.

In total, 2,264 units/apartments will be built by 2013, under a memorandum of understanding signed between Europe's largest operator in vacation resorts and the Moroccan government during the 9th ministerial joint meeting held last week in Rabat.

The project will allow for creation of 700 direct and stable jobs, the Tourism Ministry said. During the ministerial meeting, co-chaired by Moroccan PM, Abbas El Fassi and his French peer, François Fillon, the two countries signed 16 tie-ups, including the sale of the multi-mission naval warship, FREMM.

Fancy a shopping trip to Fez

2008-04-19T11:00:00.003+01:00

360 Virtual Tour of the Fez Medina

Would you like to take a virtual trip through the Fez Medina - just click on any of the buttons below the viewer and then right click the photo with your mouse to control the camera.

Roof terrace at La Tangerina check out their new blog and guestbook

Or perhaps a relaxing weekend in Tangiers is more your thing - check out the new web site, guestbook and online photo album that La Tangerina Hotel has just luanched.

Invest in Tangiers reccomends La Tangerina Hotel

Sight seeing in Tangier

2008-04-14T13:21:00.004+01:00

Here is a small selection of some great things to do and see whilst in Tangiers.

The Forbes Museum.

Billionaire magazine publisher Malcolm Forbes built an entire museum out of toy soldiers in his former residence - the Mendob Palace. A collection of over 115,000 lead soldiers that are set up re-enacting major battle like Waterloo to Dien Bien Phû.
You'll see entire armies of tiny soldiers on guard in the showcases and in the gardens 600 statues bearing silent homage to the Battle of the Three Kings.

Cap Spartel

Located just outside Tangiers is the Lighthouse of Cap Spartel, a favourite viewing and picnic point, where you can sometimes see the extraordinary meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea; one turquoise and the other one dark blue

The caves of Hercules.
Located just 14kms west of Tangiers is a place of stunning natural beauty and great archeological significance. This is where the mythical figure, Hercules rested after finishing his 12 labours.
Swimming here can be quite dangerous, the offshore currents can get very strong. If you're not a strong swimmer, it's best to stick to sunbathing or sightseeing.

Roman Ruins at Cotta.
A short distance from the caves you'll see the remains of an ancient Roman town that dates back to the 2nd and 3rd century. After extensive excavation, archeologists revealed several walled sections along with the layout of the Roman town. There are temples, shrines, Roman baths, oils presses and a courtyard where they used to process oil and other products in large vats.

Like many other ancient Roman sites on the coast of Morocco, Cotta specialized in the manufacture of a pungent anchovy paste called "Garrum". It was made from fish guts, but the Romans loved the stuff.

Hotel La Tangerina invests in web 2.0

2008-04-03T14:02:00.004+01:00

The view from the stunning roof terrace at La Tangerina

The stunning and unique boutique hotel situated in the Kasba of Tanger has recently signed up for a Media Morocco internet site and web 2.0 package.
There new site is under construction but the online photo gallery and guestbook are already up and running. check them out! Guestbook or Photo Gallery

If you would like more information on web 2.0 and virtual tours and how we can help your business achieve a higher ranking on the search engines and more qualified visitors contact us through our web site.

Media Morocco launches online photo bank and web 2.0 service for Morocco

2008-04-03T12:54:00.003+01:00

Media Morocco launches a comprehensive multimedia bank including high resolution photos of Morocco, 360 virtual tours and an editorial and content bank covering some of the best tourism destination in Morocco. They are also offering a bespoke web site package including 360 virtual tours, online guest book and photo gallery.

Fraser Cairns explains in a little more depth just what Media Morocco can offer.

Web 2.0 products and integration for online business and marketing:

Web 2.0 is the next generation of internet it allows your company to communicate better, faster and more clearly with your internet based target market.
Media Morocco are web 2.0 experts with over 3 years experience on this cutting edge of internet development. Web 2.0 has been likened to a D.J in that we sample and mix media and republish across networks and mediums to facilitate communication between like minded internet searchers.

Here are some samples that we regularly mix up for our clients:

www.360factory.com The leading 360 virtual tour company and a founding partner in media morocco. Virtual tours offer the internet visitor a chance to view in 360 degree images (equirectangular projections) of your product or venue.

www.flickr.com - Yahoo owned photo bank monster, probably the best social photo site on the web. We open you an account and show you how it works whilst uploading your first 30 images.
A cool widget in html or flash showcasing your latest photos will be added to your web site and blog. This updates from your latest photos and allows you to have fresh content appearing on your web page automatically.

www.youtube.com is the massively popular Google owned video site and an excellent way to drive traffic to your site or blog. If you have a visual based product then have a look at our photo montage videos to see if a You Tube solution could work for you.
We open an account and a photo montage video with music is created and uploaded to your account. A neat Html widget is placed on your web site and blog displaying your latest videos or a selection from YouTube.

www.twitter.com is another Yahoo acquisition, this neat little application allows you to send a SMS message from your mobile phone which will be published immediately via a small html widget on your web page or blog. This is an ideal way for non internet savvy people to simply update the headlines on their web page with a cheap and simple text message.

www.skype.com is the daddy of all VOIP systems it was bought by the online auction company eBay and goes from strength to strength, If you haven't tried it you should.
Free calls between users and reduced rates to worldwide landlines plus dedicated phone numbers, call forwarding, voice mail and more. We assist in account opening but an international credit card is needed to add credit to your account or purchase nuimbers ( available in 15 countries would you like a UK or French landline number?) We can place an html widget with contact details on your web page, blog or email footer allowing other skype users to call you directly and free generally from your web page - a no brainer.

www.blogger.com Blogger is the super easy blogging software from Google, we will open you an account, create a unique Blog/guestbook page and integrate the whole thing graphically to match your existing web page.

Blogging is the new voice of the internet and its time you got your companies products and news out into the Blogsphere. Blog posts or guestbook entries attract huge amounts of traffic as they are regarded by the search engines as a regular web page and so are indexed and appear in google search results.

If you can publish a couple of interesting posts a month, with photos and links to other sites of interest to your subject matter, it wont be long before your blog is hitting the first page of google search results and serious traffic is arriving. This traffic can be fed through to your web site giving you more qualified and interested visitors and hopefully more business.
A widget called an RSS feed reader will automatically place the headlines from the last few blog posts onto the front page of your web site and finally we give you a dedicated email to allow clients to email photos and comments that will be held, awaiting approval, before being published as blog posts and fed through automatically to the widget on your web page.

These are just some of the web 2.0 applications that we work with. The beauty of web 2.0 is that as a new business problem crops up a worldwide community of users and producers develop a new solution. If you are ready to make the most of the Internet drop us an email or call on 00212 783 48733.

Morocco for New Years Eve?

2007-12-06T15:34:00.001+01:00

€500 per person - Special 5 day New Years Eve package with Morocco Carp including a Gala dinner!

A new years eve celebration in the Atlas mountains of Morocco with traditional Berber dancing, music and a banquet fit for a Moroccan King.

Click here to take a virtual tour of the Hotel

Our retro cool boutique hotel has 5 suites and fabulous views over the majestic lake of Bin el Ouidane and the high Atlas mountains.

The weather should be similar to that of a ski resort, cold clear star filled nights followed by crisp sunny blue skied days.

Some of the best carp fishing in the world is on our doorstep and we offer full equipment hire to give you a chance to hook yourself a Moroccan monster.

The lake record is a massive 69lbs but the lake average of 30lbs would please most.

If fishing's not your thing why not kick off 2008 with some off road Quad biking? we have two 150cc automatic Quad bikes for hire and miles of unexplored tracks, ruined Kasbas and stunning mountain scenery.

If peace and tranquility is more your thing why not explore the lake on one of our surf kayaks? unsinkable and safe for even the most inexperienced its a wonderful way to see and get close to the wildlife. Just dont get too close to the Carp fishermen.

A Moroccan food experience.

Your breakfast and dinner are prepared by our hotel kitchens every day and are included in the price, the selection changes daily as we use fresh in season local produce prepared in the traditional Berber style .

The Berber lounge restaurant menu operates from 12pm-5pm.

The Pioneer menu - for ordering pack lunches and drinks when your out exploring or fishing.

Moroccan food is excellent and we hope to show some of its finer points during our Moroccan Gala diner dance on the 31st. This will be an unforgettable evening to stimulate all your senses. The night will commence in our lantern lit gardens where Berber musicians thump out their haunting drum and vocal melodies, live. The rhythm is followed by the pulsating dancers who twirl and shrill in a way that has to be heard.

The smell of the honey glazed whole mutton that has been slowly spit roasted for 8 hours is intoxicating and is the centre piece of a buffet table of locally prepared dishes that will be continually replenished during the evening.

Finally a full bar service is available till the wee small hours for those that wish.

Included in the Price:

5 nights Hotel room* single person supplement applies
Breakfast and 3 course traditional dinner each day.
31st December Moroccan Gala dinner dance
Day trip to the stunning Cascades d'Ozoud.
Transport Marrakesh Airport - Bin el Ouidane return.

Itinery

Friday 28th arrive at Marrakesh Airport - Morning and afternoon arrivals with a small Marrakesh shopping trip for the early birds. Its a pleasasnt and photogenic 3 hour drive from the Airport with the snow capped high Atlas flanking us all the way to our lake side hotel.The nearest large town is Beni Melal and its just up and over the mountain before you will be checking in and enjoying a typical Moroccan welcome.

Saturday 29th - excursions and activities available or just chill in the Berber lounge and take in the splendor of the mountains.

Sunday 30th - The mini bus departs the hotel at 10am for the amazing day trip to the waterfalls at Ozoud. Dont forget your camera and swimming gear, its a real breath taker. Plenty of shopping opportunities in the bustling local arts and crafts market that winds it way down the cliff side. Enjoy lunch overlooking the falls with wild monkies, its a wonderful place to spend the end of 2007.

Monday 31st - Grand Moroccan Gala dinner dance.
Traditional spit roasted honey glazed sheep and a buffet of delicious Moroccan and Berber dishes. Accompanied by live Berber musicians and dancers, candle lit gardens and the star filled night sky.

Tuesday 1st - A day for... fishing, kayaks, hiking, quads - check out availability and prices with reception.

Wednesday 2nd Jan - return to Marrakesh.

€500 per person* based on double room occupancy SPS of €20 applies.

Ring Fraser on 00212 783 487 33 or email at info@moroccocarp.com
Reserve your place today!!

You might need to bring:
Clothing:The nights are cold and the days are warm so bring clothes that will handle the big daily temperature change. Good fleece and mountain/ski gear is ideal for nights, shorts, t-shirts and suncream for the day.
Swimming gear, towel, water shoes.
If you want to fish: sleeping bag, reels, alarms, indicators and end rigs.
Everyone: A good torch, travel adapter (2 pin round plug) Sun cream, hat, your best French.

Important Info:You need a minimum of 6 months on your passport to travel to Morocco.Try and book your flight tickets to arrive at Marrakesh airport on the 28th December at around 11am or 3pm. The return flight should depart Marrakesh in the mid morning to allow time for the 3 hour drive.
Medical: The Hotel and lake is at 800m (2400 feet) please consult your GP if you are taking heart/blood thining medication prior to booking. Bring Parecetamol (not Aspirin) Imodium for upset tums and some PG tips - Im running low.

Money: The local currency is the Dirham (MAD) get some from the bureau de change or the ATM's at the airport on arrival. Dont change too much as you cant change it back at the end, the hotel will accept payment in other international currencies if you run out of Dirhams.

Spanish Adventure 2008 with Morocco Carp on the Lake Bin el Ouidane

2007-10-15T23:14:00.000+01:00

Visit the cascades de Ozoud with Morocco Carp

2007-07-29T13:56:00.001+01:00

Morocco carp organize exciting family and fishing holidays with day trips to this beautiful location and other attractions in the area.

The cascades d' Ozoud are located in the Grand Atlas village of Tanaghmeilt, in the province of Azilal and it is the most visited site in the region.

The largest of the three falls has a drop of over 100 metres and the hypnotic sight and enchanting sound of cascading water seems to seep inside you, as if by osmosis, leaving a profound sense of peace and beauty.

If you would like to visit this remote region of Morocco and try your hand at some of the best carp fishing on the planet have a look at our web site.

Madeleine McCann - you can help

2007-05-17T08:54:00.000+01:00

All of us at Tangier Property would like to offer our support for the search and safe return of young Madeleine McCann. Madeleine was abducted from her bed on the night of 3rd May 2007 whilst on holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal.

Madeleine has a very distinctive right eye, where the pupil runs into the blue-green iris.

Here is the link to the official Save Madeleine Website

Please click onto “News and Downloads” and you’ll be able to download the Madeleine Poster. They are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Please help by putting up posters in your local town and area.

We can all help by keeping this in the news and media. The search for Madeleine needs to be European wide so please forward this page to all friends and relatives anywhere in Europe.

Please let’s all do our bit to help the safe return of innocent Madeleine.

The Tunnel between Europe and Africa will be a modern wonder of the world.

2007-03-13T20:48:00.000+01:00

The man entrusted with designing the tunnel is the veteran Swiss engineer Giovanni Lombardi.

He has already been involved with many great projects, including the Gotthard Pass tunnel in Switzerland and the Mont Blanc tunnel which links France and Italy.

But he says this one may be his toughest assignment yet.

"No works in the world compare to this one," he said.

"There are a lot of challenges. First of all the sea at this point is 300m (1,000ft) deep - about five to six times deeper than the Channel Tunnel [linking the UK and France].

"Then there is the geological conditions. There are quite a lot of tectonic movements between the African and the European plates. So there would be quite a lot of movements in the earth, of stresses and so on."

On a cliff top outside Tangier stands a rusty frame with cables and weights. It may not look very much but this is the start of a shaft that descends 300m below sea level, and this is where scientists and engineers are examining the sea bed to see how difficult it will be to drill into the rock.

The team is lead by engineer Jillali Chafik from the Moroccan research team SNED.

"At the moment we are carrying out the last studies into the sea bed which hold the key for the railway tunnel," he said.

"These studies should be finished by the end of 2007. We are looking at how the tunnel will actually work and the amount of traffic that will use the tunnel, once it starts."

Political will

The blueprint for the tunnel envisages two tubes for train lines beneath the Strait of Gibraltar, with an emergency or service tunnel in between them.

Like the Eurotunnel project, the trains would carry passengers as well as cars.

It has been talked about since the early 1980s, but the Moroccans say this time there is the political will. They are now in the final stages of the feasibility study which will be completed by the end of the year, with construction starting soon after.

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero recently visited Morocco and said that Spain was fully committed to the project.

"It will be a great symbol of our times," he said.

"It will change the face of Europe and Africa. With support from members of the European Union, we can build this historic connection between the two continents."

Morocco's minister for transport, Karim Ghellab, says there would be huge economic benefits for his country.

"It's clearly desirable that Morocco and Africa are joined to Europe by a fixed link," he told me.

"It would ease communications between the two, and allow passengers and goods to move easily between the two continents. It's an historic project which the world needs today and it will go ahead," he said.

Bankruptcy fears

That is the official line, but ordinary Moroccans remain sceptical.

The fortunes of the Channel Tunnel were followed closely here, and people have read the bad press about massive cost overruns, and desperate attempts by immigrants to cross into the UK from France.

A group of students pointed out some of the downsides of a tunnel.

"I wonder if the problem of illegal immigration will be solved or not. By the time the tunnel is built young people will see the tunnel as a chance to run away," one said.

"It will take a lot of money away from Morocco where we have so many problems - like poverty and unemployment," said another.

"You can see what happened to the tunnel between England and France and the company almost went bankrupt so you can imagine what would happen to Moroccan companies if they participated in such a project".

But scientists and politicians on both sides of the Mediterranean now seem convinced that the design will become a reality.

The big question is where the money will come from. Estimates of cost vary between $8bn and $13bn (£4.1bn - $£6.7bn).

It is hoped that funding can be raised via two publicly owned companies in Spain and Morocco, as well as financial support from the European Union.

If the money is forthcoming, the very first fixed link between Europe and Africa could become one of the modern wonders of the world.

thanks to Richard Hamilton BBC News, Tangier

Morocco has always been a celebrity destination

2007-03-10T09:56:00.000+01:00

The celebrity location

Writers, painters, actors, musicians, stars and celebrities in general, regardless of fashion, have always been attracted to Morocco . The phenomenon, which goes back to the last century, has never waned.

A simple detour via Marrakech will be enough to convince you. In just a few years, the “ Pearl of the South” has become a key location for artists and celebrities. Here, Naomi Campbell and Madonna have their homes. As you walk through the city, do not be surprised to bump into Bruce Willis, Jamel Debouzze , Bernard-Henri Lévy, Anne Sinclair, Gérard Depardieu, Johnny Halliday, Jack Lang or Ophélie Winter… Like many others, they have given in to the charm of the region.

Why hide out in the Pacific islands or major capitals when Morocco has absolutely everything needed to experience a dream stay? A great way of life, beautiful towns and panoramas and kind people… the charm of Morocco has always attracted people of good taste.

Yesterday like today, several illustrious personalities have lived there: Delacroix, Matisse, Gaudi, Alexandre Dumas, Roland Barthes , Truman Capote, Joseph Kessel, Samuel Beckett, Saint-Exupéry, Tolstoy, Sean Connery, John Malkovitch, or Elizabeth Taylor … to mention just a few.

800k Spanish tourists expected in Morocco by 2010

2007-03-10T09:36:00.000+01:00

Some 800,000 Spanish tourists are expected in Morocco by 2010, i.e. twice the figures reported in 2006, said, here Wednesday, Managing Director of the Moroccan Tourism Office, Abbas Azzouzi.

Tourist arrivals from Spain flared up 17% in 2006, Azzouzi told MAP on the fringes of the 7th Euro-Mediterranean Forum, underlining that the new low cost airlines will consolidate the neighborhood advantage between the two countries.

To accompany this increasing demand, said Azzouzi, Morocco will consolidate the traditional destinations, promote new tourism formulas and improve Morocco's image in Spain.

Morocco's efforts are part of an ambitious strategy dubbed "Vision 2010" to attract some ten million tourists by the end of the decade.

Spanish PM pushes for train tunnel to North Africa

2007-03-06T17:12:00.000+01:00

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero today said that his government was committed to building a high-speed train line to North Africa in a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar.

Mr Zapatero, who spoke after a meeting with Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou in Rabat, Morocco, said a tunnel would help speed development on the African side of the Mediterranean.

“The Spanish government has firmly decided to work for the tunnel,” Mr Zapatero said, without providing specifics on when a decision could be taken or when the tunnel could be built.

The tunnel would link the Moroccan city of Tangier to the Spanish city of Tarifa, the excavation of a tunnel joining Europe and Africa deep below the Strait of Gibraltar could start as early as next year after Spain and Morocco commissioned preliminary engineering studies.

Veteran Swiss tunnel engineer Giovanni Lombardi has been called in by the governments of both countries to draw up a project outlining how work could proceed towards creating the only direct physical link between the two continents.

Exploratory tunnelling could start after his report, which will be based on recent detailed studies of the geological patterns under the strait, is handed in next year. "We are just beginning the work, but I would say this is more difficult than the Channel tunnel," said Mr Lombardi

Thanks to the Guardian and Irish examiner

Tangier bustle

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, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Chefchaouen, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

The Atlas from Marrakesh

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El Atlas desde Marraquech - The Atlas from Marrakesh, originally uploaded by jose_miguel.

Tangier, Morocco

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Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

Morocco celebrates the birth of Princess Lalla Khadija Morocco

2007-03-04T20:45:00.000+01:00

Rabat - Last week Moroccans were preparing for several days of festivities to mark the birth of Princess Lalla Khadija, the second child of King Mohammed VI.

The baby was born at a clinic at the royal palace on Wednesday. The 4.16-kilo girl and her mother, Princess Lalla Salma, were reported to be "in perfect health".

Celebrations to mark the arrival of the new royal are expected to match those marking the birth of her brother three years ago, in a signal of growing respect for female children.

Dozens of people gathered in front of the palace, where the 43-year-old monarch made an appearance to greet citizens.

Cannons fired 21 shots and national television showed images of the monarch holding the newborn.

Special books were also to be laid out at regional government offices for people to congratulate the royal house.

According to Muslim tradition, the main celebrations were set to begin seven days after the birth - next Wednesday - and last several days.

Lalla Khadija's birth follows that of Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, named after King Mohammed's father Hassan II, in May 2003.

The warm reception for the new princess is seen as being in line with the "feminist" views of King Mohammed.

His regime is known as one of the foremost champions of the rights of women in the Arab world, according to analysts in Rabat.

The government has, for instance, reformed family law, raising the age of marriage for women, making polygamy almost impossible and improving the rights of women in situations of divorce.

For weeks already, Morocco had been preparing for the birth of the royal baby. Streets were decorated with flags, lanterns, and flowers, and pavements were repaired in the capital Rabat.

Celebrations, starting Wednesday, are to include the slaughter of sheep, prayers, banquets and music over several days throughout the Alawite kingdom.

In the coming days, Moroccans also expect to see images of the newborn with her mother.

The nation never saw Mohammed's mother, but the king has modernized protocol, giving a discreet public role to his wife Lalla Salma, an attractive red-head engineer whom he married in 2002.

The palace has also sought to reduce the aura of secrecy surrounding royal life, immediately announcing the birth of Lalla Khadija to counter rumours that she had been born days earlier.

Despite the huge gap separating the elite from the poor masses in the kingdom hungry for change, King Mohammed has retained a certain popularity, and the birth of the new princess has been welcomed as a joyful event.

The palace was skilled at protecting the king from criticism by "blaming anything negative on the government," one observer quipped.

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purchased, originally uploaded by Amsterdamned!.

Cataract.....no photoshopping yet....the photo can be easily improved.. his cataract too...the bright spot at the upper left is in my seeing acceptable....maybe in your vision not....I am looking forward to read your suggestions....but if the bright sunshine had been at his face he wouldnt had find a penny.

Teleshot streetphoto, taken near Marrakech, Morocco

A cataract eye disease is easy to cure...a cataract eye operation is an easy one and cheaper than for example Adobe Photoshop CS2...
In the Netherlands yearly 150.000 persons undergo policlinical cataract surgery.
Takes about 15-30 minutes to replace the troubled lenses by artificial ones.
See U.....

Invest in Tangier's city guide

2007-03-01T01:57:00.000+01:00

Tangier city guide

With its souks, traditional Moroccan cuisine and loads of sights to see, its the perfect destination for your Moroccan holiday. Diverse in both flavour and culture, Tangian cuisine will satisfy your culinary cravings. A worthwhile visit on your Moroccan holiday. Tangier, also known as the White City, revolves around its brilliant import and export port, and assures you to see many millionaires' yachts where the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean meets.

Many famous writers like Paul Bowles and William Burroughs visited Tangier and even called it their home. Tangier was also the world's first and famous gay resort - a role it maintains to a lesser degree today. Tangier is very popular to tourists and Moroccan holiday makers and it has beautiful beaches to entertain them. Tangier has three sources of wealth; the port, Cannabis and ferrying would-be immigrants. Tangier is energetic, very likeable, extremely individual with an enduring peculiarity.

Le Mirage Hotel...out of this world

Accommodation

Tangier has many hotels and pensions in either the Medina or the Ville Nouvelle. Tangier has two campsites, Camping Miramonte and Camping Tingis they are situated close to the city center and in walking distance of several beaches. They are safe and convenient.

Things to See & Do
The beaches are a big attraction in Tangier. With people enjoying themselves with camel rides , windsurfing , acrobatics and football . The beaches here have a number of beach bars open in summers only. Most of them offer showers, deck chairs, food and drink and cabarets at night. Click here for general information on the beaches in Morocco.

Place de France

Place de France is a small French-looking square right in the middle of the Ville Nouvelle with many friendly, inviting street cafè's.

The Grand Socco

Visit the Grand Socco market square with its good street cafe's and absorb the city life. The market sells everything from arts and crafts, fruit and vegetables and plain old junk.

The Mendoubia Gardens
Enjoy the inviting shade in the midsummer afternoons that surrounds the Grand Socco Square. This garden contains a fascinating banyan tree that's over 800 years old.

The Caves of Hercules

The caves of Hercules are situated 14km west of Tangier in the Cap Spartel area. It is a place of great beauty and archeological significance.

Cuisine & Nightlife

Tangier's nightlife is not really something to get excited about, although there are a few good bars and disco's and some of the cafè's in Grand Socco Square stays open all night. If you're looking for a basic inexpensive restaurant or cafe you'll be best off to go look for it at the Medina. If a fancy meal is what you're looking for, than Ville Nouvelle is the place to be. Click here for Tradional Moroccan Cuisine and Recipes .

Getting Around
Tangier, like most Moroccan cities consists of a Medina and a Ville Nouvelle that makes it very easy to move around. Grands taxis are allowed to carry up to six passengers; they are quick and efficient and are a good value for money. Petit taxis can be catched almost anywhere in town, and may not carry more than three passengers, and are metered. Petit and grands taxis increase their rates at fifty percent after 8pm at night. City buses are very useful; they operate between the airport, the train station, Grand Socco and the Caves of Hercules. Click here for further information on getting around in Morocco.
Thanks to the excellent web site morocco.com

Morocco

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Morocco.
I think people just like to say the word Morocco. That's why people go to Morocco. So, they can run around talking about how they went to Morocco. Admit it, it's fun to say- just like saying maraca. But, you can't just run around saying "I play the maraccas," to anyone more than once. So, you plan a trip to Morocco.

I for one, admit, that this is one of at least ten reasons I want to go to Morocco. I love saying the word. And if you knew anything about Morocco, like I do, you'd know that it's hot, dirty, overbearing, overwhelming, and not that great of a place to visit. So, what does Morocco do to ensure tourists, even amoung such a wretched landscape? They name all of their cities with equally lovely and/or fun to say/sounding names.

Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Sale', Tan tan and Tiznit, for starters.

You'll be telling your friends, and random strangers for years about Morocco. And Tan tan and Tiznit. And most of all Casablanca. Even though you don't even really like the movie. All because Morocco is fun to say, and you know it.

ma-ROCK-o. Everybody say it! MOROCCO!

I feel much better now.

... and so do I, thank you "A ghost in marble of a girl you knew who would have loved you in a day or two." for that great post, check out her live journal
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Bonyan signs with Veritas for USD 1.4 billion Gateway to Morocco

2007-02-24T12:16:00.000+01:00

Bonyan International signs joint agreement with Bureau Veritas to manage Morocco & North Africa projects
Bonyan International, which recently established its Head office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced at a press conference yesterday its joint partnership with Bureau Veritas, an international company based in Paris, to jointly handle the project management of the USD 1.4 billion 'Gateway to Morocco' project, owned by Gulf Finance House (GFH).

The agreement was marked by an official signing ceremony between Mr. Imad Nesnas, Chairman and CEO, Bonyan International; and Mr. Bruno Ferreyra, Regional Chief Executive for Middle East, Bureau Veritas.

"Bonyan International is proud to form this solid alliance with Bureau Veritas for the successful implementation of this unique and culturally imbued project, which comprises two distinctive and prestigious developments: Royal Ranches (Marrakech) and Royal Resort Malabata (Tangier)," explained Mr. Nesnas"

Currently, infrastructure works completion is projected for 2008, and I am confident that 'The Gateway to Morocco' project will represent an unprecedented era in the Kingdom's high-end hospitality, and will absolutely redefine recreation and leisure benchmarks," Mr. Nesnas continued.

"We are thrilled to work with Bureau Veritas- a well-established international company that produces premium quality results- with its 30 year heritage in Morocco, and particularly its expertise pertaining to Morocco's rules and regulations, and the North Africa region in general," Mr. Nesnas concluded.

Mr. Ferreyra commented saying, "Bureau Veritas is delighted to embark on this exciting partnership towards the success of the prestigious 'Gateway to Morocco' project by GFH. We look forward to collaborating with Bonyan International to create the most aptly organized and experienced team, thus ensuring optimum service and quality control."

Bureau Veritas, a subsidiary of Wendel Investissement- which own 99.5% of shares, is present in 140 countries through its network of more than 700 offices and laboratories. In 2005 revenues totaled of 1.647 billion euros. Every day, more than 23,000 staff members, including many experts, serve over 280,000 customers throughout the world. Bureau Veritas is recognized and accredited by the largest national and international bodies.

The first element of Gateway to Morocco, the Royal Ranches (Marrakech), is a vibrant cultural secluded resort, surrounded by a breathtaking natural environment, at the foot of the stunning Atlas mountains. Dedicating a total area of 380 hectares- a large portion of which is for the equestrian world- the development, valued at approximately US$ 800 million, includes a world-class racing track supported by state-of-the-art stabling, veterinary facilities, and climate controlled grandstands.

Further to gratifying the most ardent equestrians, the Royal Ranches boasts spectacular villas and apartments amidst stunning landscaping in the form of rivers, lakes and waterfalls- this of course alongside the finest spas, an 18-hole mountain-view golf course, upscale retail outlets, and other world-class sporting and leisure facilities.

The second element is the 127 hectares Royal Resort Malabata (Tangier): a unique mixed-use tourism, commercial, and residential destination in the city of Tangier- distinguished by its beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean coast and its close proximity to Europe.

The resort which is valued at approximately US$ 600 million, boasts a unique location with splendid natural scenery reflecting the contrast between the sea and the mountains. Accessibility and culture provide the ideal setting for the project, which features the most decadent cafes, galleries, boutique shopping, beach houses, and a 9-hole golf course. Furthermore; Royal Resort Malabata's fully equipped Convention Centre will provide the international business community with an exclusive destination for corporate meetings, conventions and exhibitions. The resort also comprises a private school, as well as a clinic equipped with the latest medical facilities.

With an impressive portfolio, Bonyan International involves management, sales and marketing for a range of developments region wide including the US$ 2 billion Energy City in Qatar, and the US$ 600 million Beirut Gate Project in Lebanon. It is also currently the managing consultant for two of Bahrain's most exclusive projects: the Lagoon in Amwaj Islands- a development worth $90 million; and the US$100 million Sunset Hills in Al Areen - both developed by Abu Dhabi Investment House.

Bonyan International S.A main activity involves the development of real estate projects through ownership, partnership, or as development consultants. The company also offers integrated and research based services that include real estate project development, project management and value engineering, along with their reputable international affiliates, in addition to real estate sales & marketing and Facility and Property Management.

Thanks to AME info for the excellent article
Bahrain: Wednesday, February 21 - 2007 at 13:21
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Tangier, Morocco

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Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

Morocco is the capital of interesting doors

Property investment in Morocco ticks all the boxes

2007-02-24T01:19:00.000+01:00

Richard Chapman published in African Property this excellent overview of the property market in Morocco. If you have an interest in overseas property investment then we strongly recommend Richards article and agree whole heartedly with his conclusions.

Overview

Morocco is located in northern Africa but only 3 hours away from the UK and only 35 minutes away from Spain at Algeciras and Tarifa by fast ferry. Morocco is very diverse geographically with huge stretches of coast both on the Atlantic side and on the Mediterranean side. Internally there are great plains and three large mountain ranges where in places skiing is possible. A big part of the country is covered in desert providing some hot weather for the southern part of the country. The power in Morocco has changed hands a number of times in the past century - divided up between Spain, France and Britain - along with centuries of Moorish and Berber culture Morocco has a very interesting mix of new and old.

The country still has strong ties with Spain who retain a number of enclaves (much like Gibraltar) at Ceuta, Melilla, Penon de Velez de la Gomera and Penon de Alhucemas. It also retains close links with France, and Morocco is a popular holiday destination for the French. The legal system along with the education system is modelled around the French system. Morocco has good relations and strong links with the UK and America with strong textiles and manufacturing with M&S having around 30% of its knitwear produced in Morocco.

Things began to change in 1999 when the new King Mohammed VI came to power. The new King is a reformist moderniser and he has set about improving links with the rest of the western world and improving human rights, corruption and religious extremism, as well as introducing more equality for women. The King was educated in Europe and spent lots of time in America and France where he studied law and wrote a number of prominent articles regarding the North Africa MAGREB (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) countries. An interesting fact is that the King was once an international standard golfer

After 6 years of power, Morocco seems a stable place to invest with low inflation and a stable currency - the Dirham. The currency is not fully exchangeable outside Morocco but is worth around 16/£ and 11/Euro it moves very much in line with the Euro.

There are no laws or complications that would stop foreigners investing in property or land and the legal system is based on the French system with notaries which some of you may be familiar with. The legal costs are around 5%, much less than the 10-15% in France and Spain.

Infrastructure

Key areas of improvement are employment and tourism. In 2004 the tourism figures were around 5.6m. This involved huge investment of $5bn from the King and his Government and large investment in the ports areas from the Americans. There is a huge port being built in between Tangier and Tetouan - provisionally named the Golden Mediterranean. This will take freight away from Tangier port, returning it to a more tourist destination. The new port is intended to be the main hub into Africa, with good road links being built in the surrounding areas. Americans have the contract for the port, bringing foreign investment into the area.

These projects involve the improvement of the roads - a new motorway between Tangier and Tetouan is being built along with the new airport at Tangiers. The new motorway will make a good coast road and inevitably new developments will spring up around it, as the coast is not very well populated unlike Spain. The main property areas offering the widest choice of property are around Tangier on the northwest tip, Casablanca on the Atlantic coast and inland at the very cosmopolitan Marrakesh. Inland and the Atlantic coast have fairly established tourist resorts and therefore property prices tend to be higher but there are new developments along the Atlantic coast offering value for money along with most of the cities which still have riads (old traditional houses set around a courtyard) at realistic prices and with many needing either some TLC or major renovation. Access has been the problem in the past even though Morocco is so close to Spain but with the investment in infrastrcuture, this is changing fast.

Airports are being upgraded and new ones built, with a new airport at Tangier and with the ‘Open skies agreement’ being signed ahead of the 2007 schedule in December 2005, Monarch, RyanAir and EasyJet have all been rumoured to have signed up to Tangiers and Tetouan airports. EasyJet have recently announced that they would fly into Marrakech from £31 which will open the floodgates for bargain flights. There are rumours that EasyJet will fly to Tangier next.

These deals will begin to accelerate in 2006, as Morocco is very much an untested market for the budget airlines. It will also put pressure on the flag carrier Royal Air Maroc to follow suit - it has recently committed to increasing its fleet by 50% in 2007.

Tetouan which is about 1 hours drive west of Tangiers. It has an international airport that is little used, but the large hotel groups, Club Med/Sofitel/Accor in the area have been lobbying the governor to open it up more regularly as it is currently being used for internal flights only. Car rental at the moment is expensive but this should change when the budget airlines become more established.

A new train station has just been built at Tangier and the train network in Morocco is excellent. It was built by the previous European rulers, France and we all know how good the French train system is! In 2008 there are plans to build a road and rail tunnel from Gibraltar. There is a plan to build hotels housing approximately 60,000 beds. Most of this development will take place in two main areas - Tangiers-Tetouan and Saidia. This is estimated to take place between now and 2010 and there are also funds for existing Moroccan hotels to apply to upgrade and refurbish.

Rentals

The season on the Mediterranean coast currently lasts for 10-12 weeks and housing demand exceeds supply which results in high peak rental rates. The demand comes mainly from Moroccans travelling back from Spain and France and travelling north as the weather is cooler than the southern part of the country.

A two-bed apartment fetches around 150 euros per night in the peak season and around 75 euros per night outside July/August as many amenities close down outside of these dates.

The key to improving yields is to extend the season to a more European market after flights direct from the UK open up. Assuming you managed to rent 85% of the peak weeks this would equate to 8,000 euros before costs, which would more than cover costs for the year. Anything outside the peak season would be a bonus, and with 330 days of sun there should be plenty of opportunity.

Most developments provide full management services along with collections to and from the airports if necessary. Unlike Spain, site charges are only expected to be around 400 euros per year. Tax of rental income is exempt for the first five years and capital gains tax is also exempt below £40,000 with the rate after this being 20%. There are also no inheritance tax laws, this is only subject to an administrative charge and full repatriation of funds is also in place

Weather

The weather is fairly consistent for much of the year with lows in December/January at around 60 degrees and the high season in the early 90’s. Morocco claims to have around 330 days of sunshine, which is the same as Spain.

Finance

Most investors are buying with cash, or developers are underwriting 60-70% LTV. This means deposits of 30-40% are likely although this will reduce over time as the market matures and when capital becomes more available - many of the Moroccan banks are French owned. I have spoken to Simon Conn at Mortgagesoverseas.com and he said, ”They are currently working on a couple of products in Morocco and we hope to have this up and running within the next 3-6 months

Cost of living

Generally, Morocco is not a rich country with average daily wages around the 10-euro mark. Therefore the basket of goods is much lower than Spain and the UK. The only item, which can be more expensive, is alcohol as Morocco is a Muslim country.

- A cup coffee in an upmarket Tangier Café is about 8 dirham which equates to 50p
- A meal for 2 in Tangier Mogodom restaurant including wine was 250 dirham, which equates to only £15

In Conclusion

- Property prices are very good value being less than half of that in Spain.
- Huge investments in tourism infrastructure by the government.
- The economy very stable as is the currency with good GDP growth and inflation under control
- Build quality is good and more that comparable to Spain.
- Good rental yields are achievable.
- Tourism increased 18% in 2004.
- Good capital appreciation is achievable.
- Good climate all year around.
- Improving access to finance.
- Cost of living so much lower than Spain/UK

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Tangier, Morocco

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Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

juxtapositions are Moroccos speciality

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Tangier, Morocco

2007-02-23T21:20:00.001+01:00

Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

stark contrast around every corner

Tangier, Morocco

2007-02-23T21:18:00.001+01:00

Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

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Tangier, Morocco

2007-02-23T21:17:00.001+01:00

Tangier, Morocco, originally uploaded by shadowplay.

The colours and smells of Tangier are captured perfectly

Flickr

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This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Tangier is the new Dubai

2007-02-23T11:08:00.000+01:00

Tangier property aims to be the definitive guide to expatriate lifestyle in Tangier and Morocco.

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