Saudi catering chain to settle in Casablanca

The Saudi Attazij catering chain is projecting to open a branch in Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital, part of its policy to expand its network at the Arab and international scales, MAP reported.

Chairman of the administrative board of the chain, Tarik Fakih, told MAP the company is planning to open some 30 restaurants in other Moroccan cities and that an accord has been concluded between Moroccan and Saudi investors on the modalities for exploiting the company's product.

The "Attazij" restaurant in Casablanca will provide some 80 jobs and is expected to serve between 2,000 and 3,000 meals per day.

"Attazij" chain holds the 4th rank at the world level in the catering industry, fakih said.