http://www.estatesmorocco.com Updates and reviews for property investors and real estate agents. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:56:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has stated that the Moroccan economy's GDP grew 3.5% in the first quarter of the year 2010, against 2.2% a year earlier. This development is a result of an increase of 5.4% in non-agricultural GDP. HCP has said that the agricultural value added declined by ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/investment-property/morocco-gdp-grew-35-in-the-first-quarter-of-the-year-2010/ Marriot Hotel Group has displayed its faith in Morocco region by announcing that it is planning to build another 40 hotels in the Middle East/Africa region in the next five years. Those who have invested in rental properties in Morocco could see a rise in the number of tourists visiting the ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/economy/morocco-set-to-see-massive-growth-in-economy/ The Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) will provide technical support to Morocco's forest preservation programme and it also agreed to cooperate in agriculture and fisheries. For this purpose, the two parties had also signed an agreement worth USD 994,000 Morocco’s forest preservation programme which covers a period of four ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/economy/morocco-committed-to-promote-the-business-climate-and-fdi/ The revenue generated by Morocco's tourist industry is increasing and the country could see a rise in the number of tourists visiting the destination this year, it has been suggested. According to Travelzest's Best of Morocco, the country is the ideal spot for individuals who are looking to go on a ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/travel/morocco-could-see-growth-in-the-adventure-travel-sector/ Many investors in Moroccan property market are choosing to look away from established holiday resorts and are starting to look away from the highly developed tourist spots and consider purchasing in nearby villages. The vast majority of tourists and residents come to Morocco to relax on the beaches and in the ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/market-trends/properties-in-coastal-villages-of-morocco-has-growth-potential/ The demographics of Morocco's property market could be changing as more people are attracted by the prospect of second homes in the sun as houses in Morocco are much cheaper than those in nearby Mediterranean nations. According to the Independent, Property buyers are benefiting from high rate of capital appreciation, ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/market-trends/moroccan-properties-reap-20-percent-gain-in-2010/ An increase in tourism numbers has been observed in Morocco, according to Tourism Minister Yassir Zenagui. In an interview to the Dubai-based TV channel "Al Arabiya", the minister said that Tourism receipts in Morocco increased 12% in the year to March and this rise is due to “the quality of Moroccan ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/travel/tourism-receipts-in-morocco-increased-12-in-the-year-to-march/ L’Amandier is a luxury development set amidst the tranquil foothills of the Atlas Mountains, an hour outside Marrakech in the Ouirgane valley. This is a popular tourist destination for those seeking both relaxing and adventurous pursuits like Trekking, skiing, swimming, mountain biking and horse riding. Less than an hour’s drive from ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/marrakesh/eco-friendly-villas-in-lamandier-marrakech/ The Moroccan investment development agency has opened an office in Madrid to encourage Spanish businessmen to invest in Morocco. Fathallah Sijelmassi, the director of the agency said that the opening of the office aims at proximity, that is to say getting closer to the Spanish business arena. Recalling that over 1000 ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/investment-property/the-moroccan-investment-development-agency-has-opened-an-office-in-spain/ People who plan to invest in a Buy-to-let property overseas have been advised to consider purchasing in Morocco as Holidaymakers from all over Europe are increasingly choosing to spend their leisure time in Morocco. Speaking to the Maghreb Arabe Presse, Moroccan tourism minister said the overall number of visitors rose by ... http://www.estatesmorocco.com/travel/morocco-will-be-a-big-winner-in-terms-of-the-tourism-in-2010/