Tangier Property

Tangier Property

You would have probably seen the beautiful places and scenery when you spent your holidays to Morocco. The beauty of this country is truly undeniable, and one clear evidence of this fact is the increasing number of guests who are buying properties here. These guests have now made this country their second home. If you are also interested in buying a real estate property here, then you should definitely read the information below.



Al Houara is a spectacular, world-class Atlantic resort that blends Moroccan culture with European sophistication. The resorts range of residential and tourist real estate properties are located across key locations within attractive beach, Kasbah, golf course and forested areas. Insight Morocco are proud to present Phase 1 and 2 of this spectacular resort with residential properties to suit every taste and budget.



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Al Houara caters to exquisite taste, exuding a sense of timeless elegance. In Phase 1 choose from luxurious Beach Villas, enchanting Ocean View Palaces or spectacular Beach Apartments all of which benefit from panoramic views of the fantastic beachfront and Atlantic Ocean. The materials used throughout Al Houara are all of the highest quality and in sympathy with the surrounding habitat. Environmental sensitivity, attention to design and detail, and construction quality blend together harmoniously.


Al Houara lies on Morocco's lush Atlantic coast, nestled along 2.5 kilometres of stunning North African coastline stretching from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, with the towering Atlas Mountains only a few hours away. Al Houara is ideally located with the cities of Tangier and Asilah both under an hour's drive. The resort also has easy access to Tangier International Airport.

Phase 1 of Al Houara was launched in July 2007 and is located on the beachfront of the resort. Phase 2 will include Golf Villas & Apartments has just launched in June 2008. Subsequent phases include Forest Villas & Apartments and Kasbah Apartments.




GOLF APARTMENTS AND VILLAS

Insight Morocco are delighted to bring you the latest release of luxurious golf apartments in the unparalleled world class Al Houara Resort in Tangier, Morocco. This is a first stage pricing release for the golf apartments and only 20 properties are being launched at these prices.

 

Golf Apartments - Prices from £120,000

Located in a fantastic setting with fabulous golf course views, these 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom apartments are very attractively priced for a resort of this quality and indeed compare very favourably with other property types within the development. These spacious apartments, starting from 96 sqm, also include outdoor terraces and underground parking.

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Golf Villas - Prices from £615,000 - AUGUST PRICES NOW FROM £555,000!

GOLF VILLA PROMOTION AUGUST 2008

Insight Morocco are now offering 14 golf villas which have just been released at a 20% discount as a special summer promotion from the developer. All 14 golf villas on the VJ Singh 18 hole championship golf course will have unobstructed views of the course and lakes plus access to the clubhouse.

All villas have either 3 or 5 bedrooms (plus maid's room) with habitable areas of 252-352 sqm on plots spanning 601-822 sqm. All villas have a 2 car garage, a swimming pool and terraces. Access to Al Houara’s first class amenities are available, including the 5-Star Kempinski Spa hotel, Equestrian Centre and Moroccan Kasbah.

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Ocean View Palaces

Luxury oceanfront living is redefined in these 6 bedroom, Ocean View Palaces at the exclusive Al Houara Resort. Designed to accommodate a large family, staff and guests, your palace residence will befit your vision of the authentic royal Moroccan lifestyle.

Relax among the 1,844 square metres (19,850 square feet) of habitable space on 3 storeys centred around a traditional Moroccan courtyard. The residence’s sleeping quarters consist of 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms which include a generous master suite and secondary master bedroom. Two distinctly separate wings and a third level for library and kitchen areas. Fitness and Spa areas are additional benefits of this spacious palace. Staff quarters will accommodate house maids, driver and guard with sleeping and food preparation area. The palace unfolds to beautifully landscaped gardens and fountains which can be enjoyed from several exterior terraces, covered walkways and a private swimming pool with views to the Atlantic Ocean.
Architectural exteriors and interiors will blend together to reflect the ease and comfort of Moroccan living. The furnishing and interiors will be executed with an uncompromising commitment to quality and luxury. The use of traditional patterns, materials and colours represents the essence of a grand Moroccan palace. Timber ceilings, local tiles and Moroccan fountains reflect the luxurious lifestyle at Al Houara Resort. The palace comes fully furnished in a contemporary Moroccan style that reflects a sophisticated and discreet colour palette. The beautifully-designed collection includes details such as lanterns, handcrafted hardwood chairs and richly patterned ottomans.

Prices from £6.4 Million - Please contact us for prices and availability



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Beach Villas

The villas lie along beautiful stretching arcs anchored by enchanting palaces, all benefiting from unobstructed panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying direct access to a pristine 2.5 Km beach.

Each private villa is a luxurious spacious and expertly crafted residence. The living areas are all wonderfully full of natural light. Each villa has multiple bedrooms wih en-suite bathrooms. The comfortable lifestyle is increased by fabulous walk in wardrobes. Each villa is centred around a traditonal Moroccan courtyard which features a swimming pool, verdant gardens and unfettered views of the Atlantic. All Villas come with parking and staff quarters.

The villas have been designed with family living and generous entertaining in mind. A truly wonderous abode for all the family.
There are 4 types of villas available with either 4 or 5 bedrooms.

Prices from £1.4 Million Please contact us for prices and availability

 

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Beach Apartments

The beach apartments are situated in the most distinctive beachfront location of the Al Houara resort.


The apartments are influenced by classic Moroccan riad design and built around central courts featuring a garden of exotic Moroccan flora and an expansive swimming pool. Palm tree shaded terraces welcome quiet evening walks and social gatherings.

Each apartment comprises spacious and light filled living, kitchen and dining areas. All apartments feature master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms while some offer additional house maid accommodation. The apartments encompass either one or two spacious exterior terraces with panoramic ocean views.

The apartments available include 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with multiple choice of designs for the 2 and 3 bedroom units.

Prices from £140,000 Please contact us for prices and availability (Only 2 and 3 bedrooms available)



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The Developer - Qatari Diar

Qatari Diar Morocco is a subsidiary of Qatari Diar, which is a wholly owned entity of the Qatar Investment Authority. Qatari Diar was established in December 2004 to support Qatar's growing economy and to coordinate the country's real estate development priorities. Qatari Diar is responsible for creating and coordinating financially sound property development opportunities that will generate sustainable and tangible socio-economic benefits. Qatari Diar's vision is to become the region's most trusted and effective real estate investment company by focusing its value proposition on the creation of quality, well-planned and desirable communities.

Payment Terms

In accordance with Moroccan law, there are 5 steps to securing ownership of a property at Al Houara:

1. Reserve a property with a refundable deposit of 50,000 Moroccan Dirhams (approx. €5,000/£3,300)
2. Formal reservation with a deposit of 20% of the purchase price (less the 50,000MD deposit) payable on signing.
3. Preliminary Sales Contract is signed with 30% payment of the purchase price due when the foundations are laid.
4. Intermediate Payment of 20% of the purchase price upon completion of the property's roof.
5. Final Sales Contract with remaining 30% payment of the purchase price payable upon final completion.

Mortgages are available - please contact us for details

Escrow and Bank Guarantee

Qatari Diar strives to offer the highest level of buyer protection as possible, either placing all payments in escrow or offering a bank guarantee with every real estate purchase to back up its construction and delivery promise to every buyer. The bank guarantee will be provided through a respectable Moroccan bank upon signature of a Preliminary Sales Contract. Should the developer default on its promise to deliver a buyer’s property for any reason, all capital payments held in escrow or secured by a bank guarantee will be returned in full to the buyer (less any bank charges).

Buyer Options

Properties in Al Houara are offered on two different terms: Personal Use, Rental and Exchange (PURE) and Private Use.

Personal Use, Rental and Exchange Option - PURE

Under this option, properties are sold on the basis of resort leaseback schemes found at select luxury resorts in Europe. Owners reserve time throughout each year for personal use at the resort or at other affiliated global resorts and hand over the rest of the time to be professionally managed and rented. All properties are furnished to match the design aesthetic and high quality standards of Al Houara.

Private Use Option

Some select properties will not be sold as PURE to allow the owners to use their property for private use and not for commercial use. Private owners can opt for limited Club Diar concierge services, but will not enjoy the commercial or travel opportunities of full Diar Club membership.

Diar Club

All residences in Al Houara come affiliated to a distinctive and exclusive private members club, the Diar Club. Membership with the Diar Club brings an array of services and facilities exclusively to owners of Qatari Diar's luxury real estate communities around the world and as an owner at the prestigious Al Houara resort, you automatically qualify for membership.

Diar Club 'Investor' membership is for owners who wish to derive rental income from their property, whilst at the same time having access to their villa or apartment in selected periods of the year for personal use. For 'Investor' members your villa or apartment will be maintained to the finest detail - from the highest quality furnishings sourced by the Diar Club to hospitality services such as cleaning, linen change and any necessary property maintenance. At every visit, you'll also enjoy private limousine transfers from Tangier airport to and from your residence.

Through the Diar Club 'Investor' level membership, you can exchange holiday time in your Al Houara residence with 'Investor' members in other Qatari Diar communities, giving you the chance to experience the same levels of comfort and luxury at other locations. You get to travel the world on your terms, enjoying many beautiful and exotic locations through the Diar Club's perfect mix of hand picked properties around the globe.

Morocco holidays..Tangier Vacations

Morocco holidays..Tangier Vacations

For the first half of the twentieth century TANGIER was one of the stylish resorts of the Mediterranean – an international city with its own laws and administration, plus an eclectic community of exiles, expatriates and refugees. Tangier was also the world's first and most famous gay resort – favoured by the likes of Tennessee Williams, Joe Orton and Kenneth Williams – a role it maintains to a lesser degree today. The ghosts of these times left a slight air of decay about the city, still tangible in the older hotels and bars. Until recently Tangier's tourism future didn't look too rosy, as it had gained a reputation as somewhere to avoid or, at best, only as a transit point for onward travel.
Tangier's port, recently re-named Tanger-Ville and ranked second only to Casablanca, is central to its economic future. The now constant stream of ferries arriving daily – nearly around the clock during the August holidays – has prompted the construction of another, goods-only port, Tanger Mediterranée, 20km from Ceuta on the Atlantic coast and financed by the private sector, which will eventually leave Tanger-Ville a passenger-only port.
Tangier's interest and attraction lies in the city as a whole: its café life, beach, and the tumbling streets of the Medina. The handful of "monuments", with the notable exception of the Dar el Makhzen palace, are best viewed as adding direction to your wanderings, rather than as unmissable sights.
Finally, despite the clear-out of most of its hustlers, Tangier is still a tricky place for first-time arrivals – hustling and mugging stories here should not be discounted and the characters you run into at the port are as objectionable as any you'll find in Morocco – but once you get the hang of it, Tangier is lively and very likeable, highly individual and with an enduring eccentricity.


Located on the Strait of Gibraltar where Africa meets Europe, Tangier has long held strategic importance. Ruled through the centuries by waves of conquerors including Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs and Portuguese, the city is more than two and a half millennia old, making it one of North Africa's most ancient. The medina, kasbah, bazaars and souks are among the country's most vibrant, and the beaches are excellent. In the last century, Tangier became a hot spot for the internation
al jet set.

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Tangier (UK: /tænˈdʒɪə/, US: /tænˈdʒɪr/; Berber: Tanja or (archaic) Tingi, Arabic: طنجة‎ Ṭanjah) is a city in northern Morocco with a population of about 700,000 (2012 estimates). It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tetouan Region and of the Tangier-Asilah prefecture of Morocco.
The history of Tangier is very rich due to the historical presence of many civilizations and cultures starting from the 5th century BC. Between the period of being a Berber settlement and then a Phoenician town to the independence era around the 1950s, Tangier was a refuge for many cultures. In 1923, Tangier was considered as having international status by foreign colonial powers, and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, writers and businessmen.
The city is currently undergoing rapid development and modernization. Projects include new 5-star hotels along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Center, a new airport terminal and a new football stadium. Tangier's economy is also set to benefit greatly from the new Tanger-Med port.
Tangier's sport team I.R.T. (or Ittihad Riadi de Tanger) is a prominent football club with a large following base. Tangier will be one of the host cities for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, which shall be played at the new Ibn Batouta Stadium and in other cities across Morocco.



lenty of places have been mythologized over the years as glamorous bastions of ill repute, but Tangier in the Forties and Fifties was one of the few that actually lived up to its bad name. Part of an international zone on the North African coast that was officially ruled by nine nations, the city was effectively governed by none of them—so its habitués could get away with things they’d never attempt back home. Spies and arms dealers gathered in seedy cafés; aging Englishmen entertained offers from Arab boys; American heiress Barbara Hutton hosted drug-fueled parties at her house in the casbah. But after the city was incorporated into Morocco in 1956, the expats started to drift away, taking much of the excitement with them, and Tangier became known as a shabby port town, a place you hurried through on your way to Fez or Ouarzazate.
Now, however, the city is on the upswing again, luring a new crowd of in-the-know Europeans as well as a massive influx of government spending, courtesy of Morocco’s young king, Mohammed VI (his conservative father, Hassan II, hated Tangier for its decadent reputation and neglected it for decades). And although the talk among expats these days is more likely to be about scoring good hydrangeas than good hashish, the town still retains much of its gritty, idiosyncratic appeal. Longtime locals are hopeful that Tangier will never be like Morocco’s reigning tourist mecca, Marrakesh, which has lately begun to suffer from its own success, as foreign buyers transform every available corner of the souk into neo-Moorish boutique hotels and British partyers arrive en masse via low-cost fares from London. For many Europeans, Tangier is an ideal under-the-radar alternative, straddling the line between boomtown and ghost town.
“Tangier is one of those cities you either love or despise. I, of course, love it,” says Paris social doyenne Betty Lagardère, who has been renting a summer place here for several years and recently decided to buy. Seated in the back of her chauffeur-driven SUV and dressed in a custom linen djellaba, Lagardère explains that she was drawn to Tangier by the same North African light that captivated Matisse and the same cross-cultural mix that drew composer and writer Paul Bowles, who lived here from 1947 until his death in 1999. “It’s such a mysterious place,” she says. “To understand it, you have to look behind its doors.”
Indeed, Tangier’s charms might not be instantly obvious to first-time visitors: Touring its main public areas, which the city is feverishly renovating in a bid to host the 2012 International Exposition, is a bit like meeting an octogenarian who’s just had her first facelift. But the changes completed in the past year alone have made a dramatic difference. “See those gardens? New,” says Lagardère as we speed past a freshly planted town square. “That fountain? New. A year ago this street was covered in garbage.”

Morocco:

Tangier, Morocco.

View of the beach and the Medina (old town), where Paul Bowles and William Burroughs wrote their masterpieces. Also the home at one time to virtually every international scoundrel. 

Chefchouen, Morocco.

One of many colorful corridors in the medina of this old mountain town. Well known as a center of the Moroccan hashish trade. 

13th century medersa (Islamic school), Meknes, Morocco.

Olive vendor, Meknes bazzaar, Morocco.

Farmers market, Fes, Morocco.

They seem awfully oblivious to my presence, don't they?

Leather Tanneries, Fes, Morocco

Medieval gates, Meknes, Morocco.

Conveniently adequate for horses, donkeys, and mercedes.

Portugal:

Sintra, Portugal

Sintra is a calm town about 50 km from Lisbon.

Royal Castle, Sintra, Portugal

Part Moorish, part Renaissance, part DisneyWorld.

Moorish Castle, Sintra, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Czech Republic:

Near Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Casablanca Vacations

Morocco holidays..Casablanca Vacations.
 Casablanca is a large, modern city, but the former French colonial post still allows myriad movie moments for those who want to revisit love in the medina and Old City. Casa (as locals call it) isn’t too touristy, but it’s the most cosmopolitan and Western-feeling city in Morocco. Visit The King Hassan II Mosque and Casa's Medina.


CASABLANCA RESORT
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The CasaBlanca is in Mesquite located approximately 1hr from Las Vegas International Airport.  The CasaBlanca is a 4star that offer world class golf, spa and casino’s without the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas and without paying the high prices that go along with the Vegas strip!
• 60 minutes from Las Vegas McCarron International Airport
• Hotel rooms, with one king or 2 queen beds
• Two 18-hole championship golf courses
• 24-hour casino, nightly entertainment
• Swimming pools, tennis
• Numerous restaurants and lounges, meeting space
Golf courses to play: CasaBlanca (onsite), The Palms , Falcon Ridge, Wolf Creek, Coral Canyan and more

The area which is today Casablanca was settled by Berbers by at least the 7th century BC. It was used as a port by the Phoenicians and later the Romans.In his book “Wasf Afriquia”, Hassan Al Wazan refers to ancient Casablanca as "Anfa", a great city which was founded by the Berber kingdom of Barghawata in 768 AD. He believed Casablanca to have been the most "prosperous city on the Atlantic coast because of its fertile land."A small independent kingdom in the area arose around 768 AD, and continued until it was conquered by the Almoravids in 1068.
[edit]Middle Ages-French conquest


Casablanca in 1572, when was still called Anfa
During the 14th century, under the Merinids, Anfa rose in importance as a port. The last of the Merinids was ousted by a popular revolt in 1465. In the early 15th century, the town became an independent state once again, and emerged as a safe harbour for pirates and privateers, leading to it being targeted by the Portuguese, who destroyed the town in 1468.[8] The Portuguese used the ruins of Anfa to build a military fortress in 1515. The town that grew up around it was called "Casa Branca", meaning "white house" in Portuguese.
Between 1580 and 1640 the Crown of Portugal and the Crown of Spain were held by the same kings and therefore Casablanca and all other areas occupied by the Portuguese were under Spanish control, even though maintaining an autonomous Portuguese administration. As Portugal broke the ties with the Spanish king in 1640, Casablanca came under fully Portuguese control once again. The Europeans eventually abandoned the area completely in 1755 following an earthquake which destroyed most of the town.
The town was finally reconstructed by sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah (1756–1790), the grandson of Moulay Ismail and ally of George Washington with the help of Spaniards from the nearby emporium. The town was called الدار البيضاء ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʼ, the Arabic translation of the Spanish Casa Blanca, meaning "white house".
In the 19th century, the area's population began to grow as it became a major supplier of wool to the booming textile industry in Britain and shipping traffic increased (the British, in return, began importing Morocco's now famous national drink, gunpowder tea).[11] By the 1860s, there were around 5,000 residents, and the population grew to around 10,000 by the late 1880s. Casablanca remained a modestly sized port, with a population reaching around 12,000 within a few years of the French conquest and arrival of French colonialists in the town, at first administrators within a sovereign sultanate, in 1906. By 1921, this was to rise to 110,000,[13] largely through the development of bidonvilles.

French protectorate of Morocco


A view on the Boulevard de Paris in central Casablanca
In June 1907, the French attempted to build a light railway near the port and passing through a graveyard. Residents attacked the French, and riots ensued. French troops were landed in order to restore order, which was achieved only after severe damage to the town. The French then took control of Casablanca. This effectively began the process of colonization, although French control of Casablanca was not formalised until 1910.
The famous 1942 film Casablanca underlined the city's colonial status at the time—depicting it as the scene of a power struggle between competing European powers. The film has a cosmopolitan cast of characters (American, French, German, Czech, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Russian and some other nationalities).
Europeans formed almost half the population.[14] During the 1940s and 1950s, Casablanca was a major centre of anti-French rioting. A bomb attack on Christmas Day of 1953 caused many casualties.[15]
Casablanca was an important strategic port during World War II and hosted the Casablanca Conference in 1943, in which Churchill and Roosevelt discussed the progress of the war. Casablanca was the site of a large American air base, which was the staging area for all American aircraft for the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
[edit]Since independence


Boulevard Mohamed el Hansali in 1950s
In October 1930, Casablanca hosted a Grand Prix, held at the new Anfa Racecourse. In 1958, the race was held at Ain-Diab circuit (see Moroccan Grand Prix). Morocco gained independence from France on 2 March 1956. In 1983, Casablanca hosted the Mediterranean Games.[18] The city is now developing a tourism industry. Casablanca has become the economic and business capital of Morocco, while Rabat is the political capital.
In March 2000, more than 60 women's groups organized demonstrations in Casablanca proposing reforms to the legal status of women in the country. Forty thousand women attended, calling for a ban on polygamy and the introduction of divorce law (divorce being a purely religious procedure at that time). Although the counter-demonstration attracted half a million participants, the movement for change started in 2000 was influential on King Mohammed VI, and he enacted a new Mudawana, or family law, in early 2004, meeting some of the demands of women's rights activists.
On 16 May 2003, 33 civilians were killed and more than 100 people were injured when Casablanca was hit by a multiple suicide bomb attack carried out by Moroccans and claimed by some to have been linked to al-Qaeda. 12 suicide bombers struck five locations in the city.
A string of suicide bombings struck the city in early 2007. A suspected militant blew himself up at a Casablanca internet cafe on 11 March 2007. On 10 April, three suicide bombers blew themselves up during a police raid of their safe house. Two days later, police set up barricades around the city and detained two more men who had escaped the raid.[24] On 14 April, two brothers blew themselves up in downtown Casablanca, one near the American Consulate, and one a few blocks away near the American Language Center. Only one person was injured aside from the bombers, but the Consulate was closed for more than a month.
As calls for reform spread through the Arab world in 2011, Moroccans joined in, but concessions by the ruler led to acceptance. However, in December thousands of people demonstrated in several parts of the city, especially the city center near la fontaine, desiring more significant political reforms.

This masterpiece of modern design and construction epitomizes all that we have come to value in a home. Location views and comfort, this place has it all. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, air conditioning, a hot tub on the deck and 1000' of waterfront with a wharf what more could you ask for?

The list of amenities goes on. There is big screen TV and entertainment centre, a pool table, wet bar and even an indoor driving range! Voted one of the top 3 homes in the Okanogan this place is sure to please even the most discriminating traveler.

The open airy design of the home lets in plenty of light and allows the epic views to be enjoyed from anywhere in the house. This home is perfect for entertaining. The property is also an active vineyard so a group of wine connoisseurs couldn't ask for a better location.

The spaces and surfaces are simple and uncluttered, the lines clean and crisp. Natural flora throughout the home gives colour and warmth. This area is famous for its fruit and grape production and there are wineries to tour and fruit stands to enjoy all through the region.

What better place to rest and unwind. This home offers the perfect location. The Summerland region is world famous for its festivals and attractions. Get out and enjoy the activities or relax for days on end with nothing but your friends and family and the sweet summer breeze for company.

A cool shower after a hot day on the beach is the best way to welcome the evening. The alpenglow on the mountains as the sun sets makes a memorable back drop for a barbecue with your family. The clear starry sky is best appreciated from the hot tub.

Relax with a good book in front of the fire, or enjoy a good movie on the big screen TV, you can feel comfortable and at home here. The radical architecture works very well here, this home is totally livable.

The juxtaposition of the solid modern lines against the prehistoric landscape is incredible and unforgettable. Spending time at this house is like watching the dawn of creation from the bridge of a spaceship. The whole milieu of this home demands reflection contemplation and appreciation.
	The Okanogan is truly vacation paradise and this home is the perfect base to enjoy all the area has to offer. This is the kind of place that can be enjoyed in any season, year after year.