First Conference in Morocco for Arab Women Investors’

The first international conference of Arab women investors will be held on October 26-30 in Sekhirat, south of Capital Rabat.

Organized by the Union of Arab Women Investors, the conference is targeting the drawing up of new investment development strategies.

The events primary concern is sourcing alternative investment solutions and creating plans for the reinforcement of feminine investment.

It is expected that the conference will bring about the participation of a number of Arab figures and representatives of international organizations.

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New Hotel Complex in Marrakech Morocco

Emirati group “Jumeirah” to build hotel complex in Marrakech

The Dubai-based luxury hotel group “Jumeirah” and SGTM Immobiler, a subsidiary of the Moroccan Construction Company, recently

signed an agreement to build the hotel complex “Jumeirah Marrakech Golf and Polo Resort”, the group said.

The complex situated south of the city Marrakech is scheduled to open in three stages starting January 2013.

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Renewable energy cooperation Morocco-Spain

Renewable energy cooperation meeting to be held on October 20-23

The objective of this meeting will be to identify the investment and cooperation opportunities in the renewable energy field between
Morocco and Spain.

The meeting will be organized by Spain’s Chambers of commerce in Casablanca and Tangier.

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Cabo Negro Morocco

An area of outstanding natural beauty with mile upon mile of golden “post card” sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, with the outstanding Rif Mountains providing the artistic yet breath taking backdrop.

The region has and still is a popular bolthole for the Moroccan Royal Family whom have themselves substantial properties in the area. Domestic Tourism is booming with tourists seeking the peace and tranquility offered by the region.

Whether you are visiting the luxurious Marina Smir with its upmarket boutiques and gastronomic delights, or seeking a more adventurous holiday of water sports, quad-bike trekking, horseriding climbing, aquaparks, go-karts and hiking. Whatever your requirement, all can be catered for.

Accessibility is excellent, The international airport at Tangiers, caters fr both International and Domestic flights. The port at Tangiers has excellent ferry connections to the Costa del Sol, or if you are looking to sail in, then Marina Smir is a short drive away.

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President Obama hails Morocco’s reforms- Diplomacy

US president Barack Obama has congratulated King Mohammed VI on the tenth anniversary of the monarch’s accession to the throne (July 30), stressing that Morocco has made great strides in political, economic and social reforms.

Recalling Morocco’s reforms, Obama added that “he looks forward to the great things that the future has in store for the Kingdom,” reported MAP news agency.

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Morocco’s reforms yield positive results

The Moroccan Foreign Trade Minister Abdellatif Maazouz revealed :
The WTO has reported that the macroeconomic, structural and commercial reforms that Morocco has undertaken since 2003 have contributed to a growing diversification and a positive overall performance of its economy.

The WTO’s report on Morocco’s trade policies and practices also underlined that these reforms have allowed the country to achieve an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.5% between 2002 and 2007 and 5.8% in 2008.

This coupled with the kingdom’s efforts to liberalise its economic sectors, increase trade zones and providing “average tariff protection,” has enabled them to turn the public deficit into a surplus, reduce foreign debt and curb inflation.

“The outlook of Morocco’s economy remains positive,” it said, quoting the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“This review is a real success for Morocco,” the chairman of the WTO session, Istevan Major told MAP news agency, adding that “Morocco’s economic figures are impressive and valued by WTO member-countries.”

“These investments jumped from MAD 6 billion (USD 747 million) in 2002 to MAD 36.4 billion (USD 4.5 billion) in 2007,” Maazouz said during the opening session of the 4th meeting to review Morocco’s trade policy by the WTO.

The meeting was held in the WTO headquarters in Geneva on June 24-26 with the participation of a Moroccan delegation composed of the foreign trade minister and a number of officials representing other ministerial departments.

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Morocco popular with internet property buyers

Morocco is emerging as one of the most popular locations for investment among members of the online overseas property community.

Morocco is one of the most mentioned countries, along with Brazil.

According to forums websites, both nations are currently benefiting from economies which are “weathering the economic downturn better than many more established markets“.

To demonstrate the country’s growing status among overseas investors, a recent survey on the of overseas forum bloggers found that Morocco was nominated as one of the best places to invest outside the EU.

NB: Morocco was recently selected by John Howell of the International Law Partnership as one of the top ten property investment choices for 2009.

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Construction and Real Estates in Morocco

In keeping with increased demand for housing, the government is sponsoring large-scale housing projects and continues to support major infrastructure improvements. Foreign investment is fuelling the real estate industry while the growing population of youth is increasing demand for rentals.Cement, a strong component of Morocco’s industrial sector, is highly regional and has been completely privatised for some years. Capacity has risen to keep up with demand, with most of the product going into real estate rather than road or other construction projects. Rising energy costs have pushed cement-producing companies to find more cost-effective sources of power. The construction boom and efforts to improve infrastructure are creating many opportunities for public-private partnerships.
The boom is also creating jobs, yet the local labour force is largely unskilled, causing some contracts go to foreign firms despite the higher labour costs. The real estate sector is seeing record investment, as costs overall are much lower than European sites such as Spain’s Costa del Sol. Most of the demand in Morocco is for moderate housing and a decrease in lending rates has made home-ownership more accessible.

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Property investors may bank on Cape Verde heritage

Cape Verde has been among the more exciting emerging property markets for many people in recent years. Being the closest tropical islands to Europe is just one reason for its appeal and since the advent of direct flights.

The endless summer climate, Chrystal clear waters are just two favoured attraction. But it doesn’t stop there.
The archipelago has seen substantial economic development, with the country joining the World Trade Organisation last year. It also enjoys a stable democracy, with two main parties and peaceful changes of government taking place since free elections began in 1990.Throw into the mix their plan to join the EU and you have an incredibly attractive investment opportunity which seems to buck the tend of the worldwide economic slow down.

This has raised Cape Verde’s profile and provides a stable investment platform both for the individual and corporate investor.

Presently, the concentration of tourism and properties is primarily focused on Sal, rather than Santiago, even though the latter is the largest island and includes the capital, Praia. But this may change as the ruins of the former capital – Cidade Velha – is on the candidate list to be added to those sites with Unesco world heritage status,. Founded in 1462, the city was the first European settlement on the islands and was inhabited until 1770, when it was abandoned in favour of Praia because it had proved too hard to defend against piracy.

Such a development may indeed bolster tourism on the island and with it the buy-to-let tourist property rental sector. A look at the list of places listed by Unesco shows that to elevate Cidade Velha to world heritage status will place it on a par with the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, Sydney Opera House and the Great Wall of China. For investors in Cape Verde property, the decisions made at the Unesco meeting in progress now could be highly significant.

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Recent surveys-the average house price in Cape Verde or Morocco.

Recent surveys suggest that the majority of first-time buyers think that the property market is showing signs of bottoming out and that now is a good time to buy property.

The survey found that first time buyers are optimistic at the prospect that they will now be able to afford a home.

Around 57% of people hoping to get on to the property ladder said they thought house prices would either stay the same or increase during the coming 12 months, while 69% think it is currently a good time to buy.

One in five first-time buyers even said they thought it would be more difficult to buy their first home in a year’s time.

First time buyers see the current market as a window of opportunity for people with a substantial deposit. Many of which also appreciate that the overseas property market now offers true investment potential.

This combined with low interest rates and higher than average rental yields are attracting the next generation of investor to markets such as Cape Verde and Morocco.

The average first-time buyer on average has £31,650 saved for a deposit, the equivalent of around 20% of the average house price in Cape Verde or Morocco.

For such a purchase the lenders require a 30% deposit in order for borrowers to qualify for their best deals, curent euribor rate is 3% (Euro Interbank Offered Rate).

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