Monday 24 March 2008

Marina expansion for Morocco’s Mediterrania Saidia


The masterminds behind the purpose-built Moroccan resort, Mediterrania Saidia, are less than surprised to discover that the marina needs extending even before they’ve finished building it. Over-subscribed from the outset in 2004, the existing 840 berths will now be expanded to over 1,000, taking the bill to more than 21 million euros.

Just across the water, southern Spain’s most popular marina, Puerto Banús, is bursting at the seams. The existing 915-berth facility has a waiting list of 500 or more and the Marbella authorities also have plans to extend to cater to demand. The difference between here and Mediterrania Saidia however is price. From as little as 30,000 euros for a nine meter (30ft) berth, you could easily triple that price for the equivalent in Puerto Banús. Also, as every owner will testify, yachts guzzle diesel, and that’s another commodity that’s a lot cheaper in Morocco.

Each of the additional berths at Mediterrania Saidia will be more than 12 metres (40ft), as well as create opportunities for increased commercial fields, a sports club and additional parking spaces. In yacht, which is the center of seven million m² resort occupying six kilometers of sandy coastline, is zoned for various sporting and recreation areas include restaurants with sunny terraces pavement, bars, a traditional souk, designer boutiques, department stores fashion shops, a medical centre, and discotheque.

GEM offers a wide range of real estate assets in Mediterrania Saidia from the sea, except for the hotel suites at the grand front-golf villas. Prices start from 75500 pounds simply for a unit in the Sahara Beach Resort and Spa.

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