Spain's Silken Group to build a hotel at Laroui Airport

Oriental Eco

Leading Spanish hotel group Silken has unveiled an ambitious investment plan in Morocco, aiming to establish ten new hotel units near major Moroccan airports, as part of a strategic partnership with a Moroccan group.

Key milestones:

• The first hotel will be launched near Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport
• The project includes other strategic locations such as Tangier Ibn Battuta International Airport
• The plan includes later expansion to the cities of Tetouan, Dakhla, Nador, Agadir and Ouarzazate: Tetouan, Dakhla, Nador, Agadir, and Ouarzazate
• A second hotel is planned for the economic capital

A promising investment vision:
Mr. Naaman Belghiti, General Manager of Silken Morocco, confirmed that this initiative comes as part of the group's great confidence in the Moroccan tourism sector, considering that the Kingdom is currently an attractive destination for hotel investments.

Strategic orientation:
The Spanish group focuses on:

• Developing airport-related hotel infrastructure
• Enhancing the quality of tourism services
• Contributing to the preparation for hosting major global events

National context:
This project comes in line with:

• National trends to boost the tourism sector
• Preparations for the 2030 World Cup
• Tourism Infrastructure Development Policy

Future prospects:
The group aspires to:

• Contributing to the diversification of Morocco's hotel offer
• Meeting the growing demand for accommodations near airports
• Supporting the national tourism economy

Group background:
Silken is one of Spain's leading hotel groups, with extensive experience in managing and operating hotels around the world, with a particular focus on hotels near airports.