Luxury off plan Samanah Country Club in Marrakech in Morocco

Marrakech is Morocco’s premier destination and has built a reputation as an travel destination offering visitors an exotic blend of history, culture and an overseas experience in one of the worlds most colourful and striking locations.

Popular with the French for years who have been buying up dilapidated Riads in the city and transforming them into luxury vacation homes, Marrakech property is now firmly on the overseas investment map offering strong emerging real estate market opportunities and its has been attracting high profile celebrity guests as far back as 2003 when the likes of Kate Moss and P Diddy and various fashionistas sought luxury and solace in the confines of Marrakech upmarket Riad’s giving the Moroccan hotspot a hip tourism vibe.

Now, not everyone has the time or inclination to buy and refurbish property and especially overseas let along a dilapidated Moroccan riad, so for those looking for an off plan opportunity, The Samanah Country Club is the perfect alternative. Having completed luxury developments in France and the French West-Indies, the established French property group behind The Samanah Country Club have turned their attention to Morocco and selected Marrakech as their setting. This new build project enjoys a secluded location some 14km beyond the cities historic ochre-red walls and The Samanah Country Club new development is set to become an extensive residential and hotel resort offering the opportunity to invest in traditional Riads and contemporary Villas superbly designed to create a modern private oasis close to all of Marrakech’s tourism charms. Like many residential overseas complexes the private 18 hole Nicklaus Design golf course gives a green outlook for residents whilst golfers enjoy a breathtaking view of the snow capped Atlas Mountains as well as being an additional leisure attraction for the resorts visitors.

Consistent high quality and stylish interior design are the benchmark of the development brought to life by SM Design whose reputation as designers of Hotel de Crillon in Paris and Restaurant Palme d’Or in Cannes has built them an enviable client portfolio.

The Samanah development will include three five-star hotels, one of which resembles a traditional riad built around a fountain in a central courtyard garden. Along with plans for the golf clubhouse and social club, sports centre and spa, as well as a kids club and children’s play area, the central ‘village square’ surrounding a large ornamental pool near the entrance to the resort is where the residents will enjoy a choice of locally operated shops, bar and restaurants and a businesses centre with seminar facilities combined to offer residents a complete package of business, recreational and relaxation services.

The tropical landscaped schematics include a large lake, calming water features, leafy walks and tree-lined streets among which both villa and riad plots are scattered with some Samanah properties enjoying a prime golf front location.

Riads Wadi comprise spacious 5 and 6 bedrooms built around a feature central patio with upper floors have galleries overlooking the open space (with additional staff and service accommodation) giving Moroccan property buyers a chance to experience traditional Marrakech living. The 3 or 5 bedroom Hasna and Amira Villas offer a contemporary home styled from an Oasis in the South. Plot sizes range from 1150 sqm up to 7685 sqm with various terraces and a private swimming pool.

Owners may custom decorate their residence and contract the service of the on-site management company which will handle investors wishing to secure an income from their properties. The 692 acre plot is a 15 minute drive along the Amizamiz Road from Marrakesh - Menara international airport which low cost air carrier, EasyJet, added to their flight schedule earlier in July 2006 to connect London with Marrakech in under 3 hours. Ryanair offers connections to Germany, France and Spain. Heading out towards the Barrage Lalla Takerkost, the Atlas Mountain Oukaimden ski resort is reachable in under 40 minutes. This uniquely positions residents to enjoy year-round sun and snow holidays.

Phase 1 of Samanah is scheduled for completion in the first Quarter of 2008 and purchases are made via a staged payment plan comprising Reservation, Preliminary and Final, with staggered payments throughout the build. The cost of acquisition is estimated at 6% of the purchase price. The exact amount will be calculated by your Notary.

Current off-plan prices start at £231,200 for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom villa on a 1,340 sq m plot, rising to just over £1.2 million for a six-bedroom home. The Samanah Country Club is the first project of its kind in Marrakesh and the style and design of its properties are in extremely high demand to the extent that off plan reservations can only be held for just 48 hours. There is the potential to command peak rentals of between £2,000 and £20,000 weekly (property dependent) spread over an longer 25 week ‘high’ season where occupancy rates currently reach 85%. This is in addition to a predicted 20 per cent capital appreciation over the coming two years.

The ‘Pink City’ set against a backdrop of snow capped mountains in an oasis of date palms is a place of endless spectacle and striking modern contrasts, The Samanah Country Club promises truly authentic Moroccan living at its very best.
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