(TAN): Radisson Hotel Group and Madaëf have signed seven hotels in Morocco, of which four will open their doors in July, located in the tourist areas of Al Hoceima, Saïdia and Taghazout. The new portfolio consisting of resorts and residences will add over 1,600 rooms bringing the Group’s Moroccan portfolio to 10 hotels.
The group intends to reach 15 hotels in operation and under development in the country by 2025.
Elie Younes, executive vice president and chief development officer EMEA, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “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.”
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Ramsay Rankoussi, vice president, development, Africa & Turkey, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “This diverse portfolio which consists of four converted and three new-build resorts and residences spread across Al Hoceima, Saïdia, and Taghazout, reinforces our serviced apartments as well as our global resort offerings. Complementing our existing properties in Marrakech and Casablanca, these new properties also cement the presence of our flagship Radisson Blu brand, as well as the footprint of our fast-growing, upscale Radisson brand in Africa.”
