The pictures below were added to skyscrapercity.com by user timo9. They show the resort looking ready to open as schedules in June 2009.

Above : The coastline on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco has fantastic unspoilt beaches. This picture shows the beach close to Saidia with the Chafarinas Islands just offshore.

Above : The first beach club opened in summer 2008 and was situated close to the 1,350 berth marina in Saidia.

Above : The promenade in Saidia runs the entire length of the resort (6km) and it is already possible to imagine the crowds strolling along enjoying the warm evening air.

Above : The five star Barcelo Hotel is the most luxurious hotel on the Saidia resort. It is a joint venture between the Barcelo chain and the royal family of Morocco. The concept is for it to be one of the most visually arresting and impressive hotels on the Med and so it will act as a beacon for the resort attracting media interest and boosting the status in the same way that the Borj al Arab did for Dubai.

At  meeting in Palma, Mallorca last week all the major players in the fabulous five star resort “Mediterrania Saidia” signed a memorandum of understanding that the resort will be ready by June 2009. Under the agreement FADESA Maroc will deliver the two hotels it’s currently working on in March and April next year – giving ample time to train staff before the summer rush.

Harbourside cafes are already open

An extensive marketing plan for the resort was also agreed and will be implemented in conjunction with the Moroccan Tourism Board and hotel operators, Barcelo and Iberostar. Michael Kent of Moroccan Sands added “We been extremely impressed by the recent progress in Saidia , the direct motorway link to the airport is complete and I think the first visitors will be bowled over by what’s on offer. We’ve been involved with Saidia from the start and it’s tremendously rewarding when milestones in the project such as this are reached.

A New Centre for Tangier Work has now started readying the Tanger City Centre site for construction. The first things to happen are the installation of a new billboard to promote the site and the construction of access roads for the heavy works equipment.

Speaking on behalf of Moroccan Sands, the leading Moroccan property company, Sales and Marketing Director, Michael Kent, added, “It’s tremendously exciting to see work begin on such a large and important project that will change the face of this famous city for ever. We’ve had tremendous investor interest from around the globe for this world class project and, I personally, can’t wait for the day when our new office in the Tanger City Centre opens for business.”

There has been a slight delay in the planned launch as all the local authorities energies have been diverted to impressing the visiting Expo 2012 bid committee. At present the final negotiations are concluding between the developers and the local authorities as to the final horizontal division of the project. Once the ratio between residential, commercial and retail is finalised, final prices and then commercialisation will start soon after. Obviously, with such a prestigious project, no stone will be left unturned and only when everything is in place will prices and plans be released for sale.

“The local government and Mohamed Hassad, governor of the Tangier-Tetouan province, remains deeply committed to this project and investors can be assured that once launched this will be the best address, as well as the best investment in Morocco” added Michael Kent

For more information please contact Moroccan Sands on 00 34 952 765 993 or Michael Kent at michael@moroccansands.com