Morocco is in many ways, a country apart. Nestling on the northern tip of Africa, separated from the rest of the continent by the towering Atlas Mountains and by the Sahara itself. With a climate, geography and history are all more closely related to the Mediterranean than to the rest of Africa, visitors are often struck by the odd sensation of having not reached Africa.
Yet, as one moves south and east into and over the starkly beautiful Atlas mountain ranges, Morocco's Mediterranean character melts away like a mirage, as the Sahara stretches out across the horizon.
Bursting with opportunity
The Moroccan coastline, fronts both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, offering plenty of sandy beaches as well as a number of fascinating old coastal cities. In the south east, Morocco's mountain ranges yield inexorably to the desolate expanse of the Sahara, whilst the rivers that flow down this side of the High Atlas support long, narrow and lush river valleys.
The climate in Morocco is reliably dry, although small amounts of rain do fall between November and March. Temperature varies considerably by season and locale. While the southern and south eastern desert regions can reach extremely high temperatures during the hot summer months, the higher altitudes of the mountains are cool in the summer evenings and freezing in the winter. Most travellers find the early summer months to be the most comfortable time to visit, as rain is not a threat and temperatures are warm during the day and pleasantly cool at night.
Living in Morocco:
· The official language is Arabic however English, Spanish
lll& French are widely spoken
· Low cost of living, lower than Spain and 1/3 cheaper than
the UK
· EU passport holders do not require a visa (children will
need their own passport to enter the country - dual
ownership passports are not permitted)
· Cosmopolitan lifestyle, great cuisine and culture
· Ideal conditions for windsurfing, hiking, camel riding and
even skiinger of fascinating old coastal cities. In the
south east, Morocco's mountain ranges yield inexorably
to the desolate expanse of the Sahara, whilst the rivers
that flow down this side of the High Atlas support long,
narrow and lush river valleys.
Investment:
· Capital growth of up to 20% is predicted
· 2.2 million visitors per year, a rise of 26%
· Strict building regulations
· Low taxes
· Substantial development in excess of $2 million is
underway by Emaar the world's largest developer,
inviting comparisons with Dubai
· Approximately an 18 month construction period
Morocco Facts:
· General infrastructure is rapidly improving with billions of
US dollars being poured into roads, airports and facilities
· Popular towns include Tangiers (famous for its bazaars)
Marrakesh and Casablanca
· Unique and exotic lifestyle
· Excellent year round rental opportunities
· Much greener than Spain
· A stable constitutional monarchy headed by his Royal
Highness King Mohammed VI
· The entire country measures 446,550m², just one-tenth
larger than California
· The country's real name is al-Mamlaka Al-Maghrebia
Why Morocco
· All year round destination with 320 days of sunshine
· 35º in summer, 22º in winter
· Unspoilt golden sandy beaches
· Fully equipped marinas with 5-star hotels and
facilities
