HOTEL ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY IN AGADIR

Some facts about Morocco Morocco is today Africa s destination # 1 World Class Brands Top Tourism Investors Transforming Morocco Into a world class luxury destination Morocco is ranked Africa s destination n 1 in terms of tourists arrivals in 2016 (10.2 M arrivals)

Some facts about Morocco An unequalled tourism potential PERFECT WEATHER ALL YEAR LONG Warm winters in the inland and cool summers in the coastline A MIXED AND VIBRANT CULTURE A singular Moorish identity with African and European influences EXCEPTIONAL MONUMENTS Imperial cities, palaces, souks, Kasbahs, medieval towns, renowned culinary art and craft industry STUNNING LANDSCAPRES 3,500 Km of coastlines, large rivers and lakes, Atlas Mountains, Sahara desert outback A LONG TRADITION OF HOSPITALLITY Morocco is amongst the world s 3 most welcoming countries according to the Washington Post AN ESTABLISHED BRAND WORLDWIDE Who s never heard of Casablanca, Marrakech, Moroccan mint tea and Couscous?

Some facts about Morocco A strategic location at the gates of Europe Spain as seen from Tangier Morocco is an easy access destination : Less than 3 hours Flights away from most European capitals making it the ideal destination for short holiday breaks Direct connections with more than 32 European cities and 18 African cities Royal Air Maroc has beaten a record of 55 000 transported passengers for the month of August 2015 and with forecasts of stronger loads and yields on Moroccan routes, airline capacity in Morocco is predicted to increase by 50 per cent in the next few years

Some facts about Morocco A top priority for the Government Under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has launched VISION 2020, a set of very ambitious strategic objectives for tourism development : Double the bed capacity with an additional 200 000 beds Double the number of international tourists arrivals and triple the number of domestic trips Double employment in tourism Increase tourism annual GDP to $15 bn Financial support Direct implication The Government : Funds up to 50% of land acquisition initial investment Funded infrastructure cost of high level projects Pays up to 20% of professional training expenses Direct implication of government officials and easy access to minister of tourism and S.M.I.T. CEO Banking system Government also fosters involvement of the banking system : 3 Moroccan banks which are amongst the top-10 in Africa can propose efficient and tailored financing solutions for the Tourism Industry with the backing of the Central Guarantee Fund.

The destination Agadir is at the heart of Morocco tourism industry 2 hr drive 2 hr drive 2 hr drive Casablanca Agadir Marrakech Agadir is ideally located at the heart of Morocco most visited regions and cities Express Motorways are operating between the cities of Marrakech and Agadir as well as between Marrakech and Essaouira. Marrakech, Agadir and Essaouira account for more than 62% of total tourists overnights in Morocco

The destination An easy access to the hotel By land, Agadir is accessible through Express Motorway that is linking the city to Marrakech. Tourism infrastructures and transportation around the site is well developed, with the Agadir Al Massira Airport located within 20 minutes transfer from the site, providing direct access for Moroccan and international visitors. 20 min drive Direct air connections link Agadir with major European capitals Flight durations : Madrid 1h52 Paris 3h28 London 3h46 Taghazout Bay, the famous seaside and surf resort is at less than 15 min drive.

The destination Agadir has been a popular destination for over 40 years Agadir Conurbation population : 780 459 inhabitants (2014 census) 5 th city in Morocco Agadir is part of Souss-Massa-Draa region. The region is the first agricultural pole in Morocco (fruit, vegetables and fish canning industries) and the second touristic pole in the country only surpassed by Marrakech. Agadir is famous for its beautiful bay and is host to many high-end hospitality and residential developments around the Marina 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Since the beginning of the 1970s, Agadir has been a popular seaside destination especially amongst tourists looking for a sunny escape Agadir has been host to the first Club Med resorts built and developed for an all-year round use With its tempered climate and stunning beaches, Agadir remains the Moroccan seaside destination with the greatest potential Agadir Weather info Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug sept oct nov Dec Temperature average C Rainfall days average

The destination Agadir is an established seaside destination with still great untapped potential 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% Occupancy rate vs bedding capacity 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Bedding Capacity Overall occupancy rate 40 000 30 000 20 000 10 000 Agadir has a bedding capacity in excess of 36 000 beds at the end of 2015 and it has grown at an average annual rate of 4.4% since 2010. The overall occupancy rate of the city has been exceeding 55% on average since 2010. An estimate 40% of the city bedding capacity is considered to be disadvantaged which tends to penalize the overall occupancy rate. Hotels such as Sofitel Thalassa have occupancy rate in excess of 65%. - Some data on Agadir Tourism activity Tourists arrivals 1 543 000 % Foreign tourists 75% Overnights 10 346 000 Average stay in days 6,7 Total spending ($ 000') 836 667 % tourists using hotels as their principal accommodation 77% Agadir is the second most visited city by foreign visitors in Morocco after Marrakech. Agadir is the city recording the longest average stay per tourist in Morocco with 6.7 nights. The remaining 23% of tourists not using hotels as their accommodation are mainly spending their stay in lodges 8% (surf camps ), camping - 6% or serviced apartments 4%.

The Hotel History of the Royal Palace Hotel Royal Palace is an upper-upscale 5-star hotel owned by NESCO Maroc SA, a Moroccan joint stock company with a paid-up capital of MAD 100 million ~ 10 million, registered on the commercial register of Casablanca under No. 106303. The hotel is located in the touristic area of Founty in Agadir : Plots B4 & B5, Bay of Palms where most of seaside resorts and hotels are located. The land plots upon which the hotel is constructed were bought from the government in 2000. The total area of the land plots is 43,800 SQM. An additional land area of over 6,000 SQM is leased from the municipality to extend the hotel s social areas (gardens ). The company invested MAD 170 million ~ 17 million in the project, on top of the land value. The concrete structure is 90% complete. Also, around 25% of MEP works is finished. The hotel was designed, built and equipped according to the standards and under the supervision of the hotel management company Kempinski. A management agreement stating that Kempinski would take over the management and operation once the hotel is completed was terminated. The owner of NESCO Maroc SA and main promoter of the project passed away 4 years ago after a long illness leading to the suspension of the works on the site.

The Hotel Facts about the Royal Palace Hotel The Royal Pallace Hotel is located in «Founty» the main Agadir touristic area. It is close to many hotels managed by internationally recognized brands : Sofitel Thalassa, Palais des Roses, Iberostar Founty amongst others. The hotel has direct access to the beach and is on an elevated site compared which means that most rooms will have a view on the sea. The hotel is close to many nightlife attractions : several restaurants, clubs and the Agadir casino are just few streets away. A nearby international shopping center is planed just next to the property. The works are due to begin in the course of this month.

The Hotel Site location

The Hotel Presenting the concept

The Hotel Masterplan

The Hotel Landscaping plan

CONTACTS Tel : (+212) 537 577 883/4 GSM : (+212) 661 50 13 31 www.smit.gov.ma Ministry of Tourism Avenue Ennakhil Hay Ryad Business Center Rabat Morocco smikram@smit.gov.ma mrharnit@smit.gov.ma