Hospitality Career E-Mag: NEWS | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Unveils Plans For New Urban Resort In Rabat, Morocco

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality, has unveiled plans to open its first property inRabat, the prestigious capital city of the Kingdom ofMorocco, bringing the number of hotels currently under development in the brand's growingNorth Africaportfolio to three. The owner of the urban resort is Sienna Investment Group, an investment vehicle established in Morocco. The architectural and design team of the luxury property consists of Scape Design Associates as the Landscape Designers, and Architects, WATG.

Construction is underway, and The Ritz-Carlton expects the resort to open inDecember 2014. The urban resort will be situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from the city center, within the grounds of the most highly esteemed golf course in the Kingdom, The Royal Golf of Dar Es Salam, designed by Robert Trent Jones over 40 years ago. The golf estate which comprises three courses, frequented by Rabatand Morocco's high society, is set within a stunning 440 hectare oak forest, surrounded by an array of flora and breathtaking lakes, and will provide the scenic backdrop to The Ritz-Carlton, Rabat, located near the 10th tee of the main course.

Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company said; "We are delighted to have been chosen by Sienna Investment Group to manage such a unique property, in such a prestigious city inMoroccoand North Africa. The heritage ofRabat, combined with the unique location within a world-class golf estate, will provide an incredibly appealing proposition for the affluent global traveler."

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