Plan Azur: The Taghazout

13 October 2013

Key Facts

  • Owner Caisse de Depot et de Gestion
  • Parent Project Plan Azur
  • Location Morocco, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Agadir
  • Status Execution
  • Classification Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use Construction
  • Contract ($m) $2,000m
  • Contract Type Build
  • Main Contract Completion Q1 2013
  • Contact the project owner (MEED Projects subscribers only)

Overview

The Moroccan government wants to develop six tourist zones as part of its Plan Azur.

The Taghazout resort will be developed by Palais des Roses International at Taghazout, which is 15km from Agadir. A mixed-use residential and tourist project, it will cover an area of 1,200 hectares and have 6km of waterfront.

As part of the development, the government will also upgrade basic services such as water supply and wastewater collection and treatment systems in several near-by villages. Wastewater from these villages will be recycled and used for irrigation in the Taghazout Resort.

Work includes:

  • 30 hotels
  • Development of new town
  • 1,700 residential units
  • 2 aquatic golf courses
  • Commercial units
  • Beach clubs
  • Landscaping
  • Parks
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Sports facilities
  • Associated facilities and utilities

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