Key investment facts

  • Morocco plans to make tourism the country's primary export
  • Massive government investment in infrastructure
  • Plans to increase tourism to 10 million annual visitors by 2010
  • Booming property market
  • Property prices 50% less than other European resorts
  • Rental occupancy of 85% in peak season
  • Low cost of living offering luxury lifestyle at affordable prices
  • Open skies policy signed in 2005 allowing low cost airlines into Morocco, creating competition and lowering prices
  • Good transport links with UK, including new routes for Ryan Air and Easyjet
  • Excellent Mediterranean climate, with 320 days of sunshine every year
  • Only 3 hours flying time from the UK
  • English, French and Spanish widely spoken, as well as traditional Arabic
  • Familiar investment regime (using notary supervised registration, like France and Spain)
  • Flexible mortgage packages available
  • Double tax treaty between UK and Morocco
  • Capital gains tax of just 20% on profits (but after five years it reduces to 10% and after ten years it is 0%)
  • Easy repatriation of investments proceeds
  • 0% inheritance tax if passed directly onto family member
  • Low property taxes

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Property in Marrakesh

Property in Marrakesh has long been a favourite amongst writers film stars and those seeking out the cities numerous cultural wonders.

Marrakesh is an assault to the senses and like no other city on earth, positioned at the foot of the Atlas mountains, laid out like a maze with spice markets, with entertainers and café’s around every corner the atmosphere is incredible.

The real estate market here has always been popular but prices are soaring as a result of the property boom taking place throughout the country.

The airport is only 4km away from the main city making accessibility ideal for those travelling to accommodation on the outskirts or further a field along the Atlantic Coast.