International tourism group to build tourism and spa compound in Morocco

An international tourism group, "Palais des Roses" (Palace of Roses), will build a tourism compound in the Moroccan Atlantic Ocean resort of Agadir, for an initial investment of $22 million.

The group, which already operates 12 compounds over the globe, has purchased 4 hectares in the city, to build the compound, comprising 400 mini-suites (800 rooms), a spa center and an aqua-land.

Azzedine Lakhouaja, a Moroccan promoter, said works will start next June, and after completion 18 months later, 400 employees will be hired. He added that part of his efforts to promote the destination of Agadir, he will hold a world beach volleyball championship and invite each month 15 specialized journalists to visit the city.

Agadir, Morocco's first sea resort, targets to increase overnight stays to 1 million and add 3,200 new beds to consolidate the city's accommodation capacity.