Prince of Monaco Stops by Morocco

Prince Albert II of Monaco was briefly in Morocco, where he laid a foundation stone for a resort project built by a Monte Carlo development company. He arrived Sunday, performed his engagement and left Monday.

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Upon setting foot in the North African country, the Prince was welcomed by Prince Moulay Rashid, King Mohammed VI’s brother.

The next day, Albert went to Marrakesh, where the resort, Jawhar Hotel Spa and Residences, is being built. He laid the stone for the 94 million euro project, which is funded by the Societe des Bains de Mer de Monaco.

“This ceremony also marks a new stage in the development of warm relations that His Majesty King Mohammed VI and I have long enjoyed,” said the Prince, adding that “many joint projects with our both countries have emerged in the political, economic but also environmental”

“The complex is in line with the aspirations of Morocco’s Plan Azur, a visionary plan designed to encourage investment, real estate and quality tourism in the country,” Prince Albert said.

Jawhar will have 25 villas, a five-star hotel ( with 93 suites), two restaurants, swimming pools, shops, a kids club, a lounge, a tennis court, a spa, a business center, a library and a movie theater that seats 100 people.