Essaouira Mogador Golf Update – English

By Ron Bauer

This is a very exciting project due to be complete in 2012. The entire resort will measure in the region of 5,700.000 m2 and feature a Gary Player golf course and three luxury hotels. Hotel du Palais will be located at the north end of the complex near the Sultan’s Palace. This seems to be the fanciest of the three. Then there is the Hotel du Golf located on the main road near the plateau where the welcome center is now located. Finally there is Hotel de la Plage that is located near, but not on the actual beach.


The other day I rode my bike down the beach over the river, past the castle made of sand and around the corner to check out the progress. I was surprised that the dunes and the little valley just inland have not been touched. I heard that this may have been part of the deal, no beachfront construction to save the coastline. I really hope this is true. Not matter what the resort will have a large ecological impact on the area and it would be nice if they didn’t completely spoil one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in Morocco that stretches all the way from Essaouira to Cap Sim. Funny, as I write this, I realize that that is exactly the amount of land this resort has to work with. It is and enormous empty space covering at least 20 square miles.


The resort will also have Luxury Riads and Villas. From the photos I can’t tell which may be the more expensive of the two, but I’m sure they will reach into the millions. Island views, solar heated swimming pools and luxury service.


The Gary Player golf course will include a pro shop, a golf academy and a driving range all located facing the beautiful Atlantic. There may be the wind to contend with but the course itself will be spectacular.


To be sure the resort will also include:
- Conference Centers
- Equestrian center
- Thalassotherapy Center
- Beach Clubs
- Restaurants and Coffee Shops Parks and Gardens


For complete information you can go to Mogadoressaouira.com.

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