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Intercontinental Resort & Spa
Marrakech
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement with Moroccan developer, Groupe Cadex, to open its very first property in Morocco.
Architects JLA and interior designers KCA International are providing design services for the project.
The resort, in Marrakech, is not only the first venture into Morocco for the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, but also for parent company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
The newbuild resort development – the InterContinental Marrakech Resort & Spa – is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011 and will comprise 180 rooms and suites, a first-class 2,000 square meter spa, a diverse selection of dining and leisure options. As well as 118 apart-hotel units, the resort will feature a mix of upscale InterContinental-branded residential units, including riads, villas and apartments that will have access to a variety of a la carte hotel services. While guests will enjoy views of the Atlas Mountains, the resort will be located just a ten-minute drive from the airport and city centre.
Jennifer Fox, Chief Operating Officer of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts for Europe and North Africa, described the signing as “a major coup” in light of Morocco’s status as an increasingly important and high-profile destination for international travellers.
“We are absolutely delighted that we have managed to secure such a great location and partnership for our first project in Morocco,“ said Fox. “We are confident this development will cement our position in the region and in a market to which we are committed. We are extremely proud to be working with Groupe Cadex on the development and look forward to opening the InterContinental Marrakech Resort & Spa and to working on other projects with Groupe Cadex in the future.”
Ali Youssefi, President of Groupe Cadex, added: “With InterContinental’s excellent pedigree in managing high-end hotels and resorts across the globe, we are delighted to have established this relationship with one of the world’s leading hospitality brands, and eager to begin work on opening the InterContinental Marrakech Resort & Spa. We believe this to be an especially exciting development for the region, with this addition to the local hospitality industry sure to strengthen leisure and business tourism to Marrakech. We look forward to the opportunity to expand our relationship with IHG in Morocco through future hotel projects.”
In addition to the InterContinental Marrakech Resort & Spa, Groupe Cadex is currently planning additional hotel properties in Marrakech (including a second golf resort) and in Morocco (including projects in the Casablanca region and in Tangiers).
