Kerzner launches Morocco (Venues)
Kerzner
International held a characteristically lavish party on Saturday night
for the launch of its new Mazagan Beach Resort in Morocco. Sat Bal defects to "The Western Kingdom". (2 Nov'09)
The
celeb-laden launch party saw Lindsay Lohan rub shoulders with the likes
of Guy Ritchie and Naomi Campbell while proud owner Sol Kerzner
unveiled the venue. So what's in it for British corporates and consumers?
Location 
Mazagan
Beach Resort overlooks views of the Atlantic and is 90km south of
Casablanca in El Jadida. A temperate climate throughout the year and a
three-hour flight from London adds to its attractions.
An idyllic seven-km beach location, it spans a 250-hectare site including an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player.
A
reported 3.1 billion (Moroccan Dirhams) investment along a seven km
stretch of beach has bought luxury boutiques, eight restaurants, the
only casino in a 200km radius, a nightclub, a spa and one of the
largest conference centres in the region.
Naomi Campbell & Yasmin le Bon Sol Kerzner, Natascha McElhone & Heather Kerzner
Accommodation
Framing
the imposing internal courtyard are the resort’s 500 rooms, suites and
private Club Lounge boasting unspoilt views of the ocean, lagoons, golf
course, landscaped gardens and swimming pool.
Jerry Inzerillo, Lindsay Lohan & Natascha McElhone Simon Le Bon & family
Every
room features Moroccan inspired decor with elegant bathrooms and modern
facilities including satellite television and Wi-Fi. Many of the rooms
can interconnect to provide larger spaces for families. Accommodation
is across four levels of the resort and includes:
• 234 King Deluxe rooms (42m²)
• 234 Deluxe Twin rooms with two queen size beds (44m²)
• 20 Mazagan Suites (82m²)
• Eight Executive Suites (140m²)
• Two Presidential Suites (231m²)
• Two Royal Suites (342m²) which are located on the top floor of the front corners of the building overlooking the ocean
Restaurants
Eight restaurants mean that menus span world taste and Moroccan cuisine.
• Mediterranean Restaurant
• Seafood •Portuguese
• Market Place
• Moroccan Restaurant - Also offers a selection of fine Moroccan wines
• Club Lounge – a private lounge for Club guests; ocean views.
Casino and club
The
Mazagan Beach Resort Casino has over 400 slot machines and 50 gaming
tables (including roulette, black jack, punto banco and poker) and is
the only casino in a 200km radius. Dance into the early hours in the
Sanctuary Nightclub, designed by New York architect Jeffrey Beers
featuring lounge areas and capacity for 1,000 guests.
GOLF COURSE
Features
an 18 hole, par 72 golf course stretches along the beach and sand dunes
on the ocean edge and is managed by the world-renowned golf management
company, Troon Golf.
The Clubhouse comprises a restaurant and bar, a terrace overlooking the ocean, a pro-shop and dressing rooms with lockers.
FAMILY FACILITIES AND KIDS CLUBS
A Kids' Club (3-11 year olds) and Teens' Club (12-17 year olds) are on site.
(Above) Model Kao-chroniqueuse Nessma
Meeting & Conferences
The
resort's 2,000m² conference centre can be adapted for all types of
events, meetings, seminars, board meetings, business events and
weddings.
It comprises a 1,130m² plenary room that can be
divided into three separate function rooms of 375m², plus a 277m²
sub-plenary room, which is also divisible into three 92m² rooms.
In
addition, there is an 84m² boardroom, numerous sub-committee rooms
seating from 10-12 people, as well as a spacious lounge and exterior
gardens. The conference centre can accommodate up to 1,300 people
theatre style and 1,100 people for a sit down meal.
Varied incentive programmes are offered for corporates thanks to the wide selection of activities sported by the resort.
Performers
are encouraged to provide entertainment in the resort, including
craftsmen, dance groups and falconry demonstrations. Exclusive hire of
the entire resort and its facilities is also possible.
Guy Ritchie and actor Gerard Butler
Rooms at the new Mazagan Beach Resort from 1,500 MAD (£116) per night.
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