Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with Madaëf, has signed seven Moroccan hotels, of which four will open its doors this month in tourist areas Al Hoceima, Saïdia and Taghazout. The new portfolio of resorts and residences will add more than 1,600 rooms and bring Radisson’s Moroccan portfolio to 10 hotels with plans to reach 15 in operation and under development by 2025.
This portfolio consists of four converted and three new-build resorts and residences spread across Al Hoceima, Saïdia and Taghazout. These include two new openings representing the introduction of nearly 600 rooms this year in Al Hoceima, creating of 1,500 direct and indirect jobs.
“Morocco is Africa’s number-one tourism destination in terms of foreign arrivals as a bridge between Europe and Africa and is a priority market for our African development strategy because of its vast potential of Morocco,” said Elie Younes, executive vice president and chief development officer EMEA, Radisson Hotel Group. “We remain committed to the country’s Royal Vision, Morocco’s new campaign to promote national as well as international tourism development.”
The newly built, 432-room Radisson Blu Resort, Al Hoceima, is opening its doors this month, as is the 142-unit Radisson Blu Residences, Al Hoceima, where residents will have access to the hotel’s amenities, including three swimming pools.
Radisson Blu Resort, Saïdia Beach, is on track to welcome its first guests within this month. The 397-room resort will be centrally located adjacent to the marina, offering guests direct beach access.
The 150-room converted Radisson Blu Resort, Saïdia Garden, will open in Q2 2022, while the 192-unit converted Radisson Blu Residences, Saïdia, is also scheduled for Q2 2022.
With 192-units comprising standard and standard suite apartments, this renovated property is scheduled to open in Q2 2022 and will feature an all-day-dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants as well as lounge, snack and wet bars. Guests can enjoy the property’s on-site wellness facilities, as well as those of the adjacent Radisson Blu Resort, Saidia Beach.
The fourth hotel in the portfolio to open this month, is the Radisson Blu Resort, Taghazout Bay Surf Village. Also in Taghazout Bay, Radisson Residences, with 208 units, is set for a Q1 2023 opening.