Written by Best on September 17th, 2007 in morocco history.
The word Morocco is directly derived from the Amazigh (language of the Imazighen people already long established in North Africa in 1000 B.C.) word Mur-Akush meaning Land of God.
The full Arabic name of Morocco, Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya, translates to “The Western Kingdom”.
Al Maghrib (meaning “The West”) is often used. Historians used to refer to as Al-Maghrib al Aq?á (”The Farthest West”), to avoid confusion with the region called the Maghreb. Morocco’s capital was originally Marrakech.
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Written by Best on September 16th, 2007 in Spain Property.
Morocco’s new property market is currently a more attractive opportunity than Spain.
The many Britons with overseas investments of the property in Spain should be reassured that the new decrease of housing prices shouldn’t concern the average property investor, and that they can profit in the long-term.
Property group Assetz maintain that Spain still represents a good place for property investors, and growth goes forward.
House prices in Spain jumped significantly when the peseta was exchanged for the Euro, and there has been little upward movement since, depite massive advertising and promotion. A recent tv documentary showed no properties sold at a recent auction.
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Written by Best on September 14th, 2007 in real estate in morocco, Property.
The government of Morocco chose Abu Dhabi-based Reem Investments to develop an $1bn project in Marrakech.
The 200-hectare project, named Atlas Garden, will consist of three hotels, a fitness club, 18 hole golf course, market and shopping centre, as well as villas and apartments. Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by Best on August 25th, 2007 in Morocco Travel.
In an excellent blog from Morocco EverythingMorocco says
“Anyone with an interest in Morocco knows that an integral part of the future economic plan involves making revenue from tourism a major source of the national economy’s income. Foreign investment is being encouraged and development in that arena has been ongoing for a long time now.”
With discount airfares from Europe and the promise of an underwater tunnel from Spain, Morocco is preparing for a surge of Foreign visitors and investors. The challenge is to retain and invest in local culture and infrastructure, while benefiting from tourist spending.
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Written by Best on August 20th, 2007 in real estate in morocco.
More good new for Moroccan property invetors from Obelisk
King Mohammed of Morocco has announced big plans for the country, including a key strategic vision to boost tourism figures to 10 million by 2010 — all good news for Morocco property investment.
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