Plan Cap Malabata. Marimon Casas.

1. Royal Resort Cap Malabata*
Vision & Master Plan
- April 2006 -
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2. Introduction
Royal Resort Cap Malabata has been conceived The incomparable strategic situation of Cape Malabata, at
with the ambition of becoming the leading Resort the end of the Bay of Tangier, offering magnificent views
on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, as well as a of the Straits of Gibraltar, is the ideal place to create a
high category development, a point of union between
first-class destination for convention tourism and
Morocco and the Mediterranean SPAIN
eco-tourism. ESPAGNE
Tangier
Tangier
The project is envisioned as a development which
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will be among the best Resorts
will mix Mediterranean flavours with the
on the Mediterranean, offering a high quality of life, the
traditional essence of Morocco, a space that will best services and incomparable, well conserved
be authentic, innovative, and cosmopolitan, surroundings in which to live, take a holiday or spend
situated in an exceptional location of great some free time
natural beauty.
Historically, Tangier has been Morocco’s port of entry
and a strategic Mediterranean port, which is about to
have its status boosted further by the current series of
developments which the northern region of Morocco is
undergoing. Tangier also has a past that is glorious,
cosmopolitan and multi-cultural, a fruit of its
“international city” status in the 1920s.
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will project a new image of
Tangier, recovering its cosmopolitan tradition and
Moroccan essence, at the same time creating a modern,
attractive and different space, which will make the best
possible use of its unique location and the magnificent
views it offers of the Straits
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3. Index
Project Vision
Site Analysis
Development Programme
Master Plan
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4. Index
Project Vision
Site Analysis
Development Programme
Master Plan
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5. Project Location
Royal Resort Cap Malabata is located on the tip of Cape Malabata at the eastern extreme of the wide Bay of Tangier. From this point there are magnificent views of
the whole bay, with an outlook over the whole of Tangier city as well as across the Straits of Gibraltar to Algeciras in Spain
Historically, this cape has been the location for a lighthouse, which still functions and continues to be an appealing attraction for visitors
There has been dynamic growth recently throughout the area where the project is being developed and a number of residential and leisure developments are
currently in the planning stages, which together with the Royal Resort Cap Malabata will help to create an attractive and lively pole of activity
With the creation of the new Port Méditerranée located further to the east of Cape Malabata, and the upgrading of the Tangier-Tétuan connections, Cape Malabata
will be strategically located in a dynamic area with excellent communications and growing investments
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6. Communications
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7. Vision
Cap Malabata Resort will give life to a charmingly intimate
village, situated at the tip of the Cape with magnificent
panoramic views of the Straits, overlooking the Bay of Tangier.
It will be a village of light. A village of enlightened living. It will
be a village whose radiance will touch all who come into
contact with it…
Cap Malabata Resort will be a unique place for those who
appreciate the finer things in life; strolls in the sunshine,
exquisite cuisine, simple pleasures, local traditions and culture,
and a refined cultural experience… all in an unparalleled cliff-
top setting overlooking hidden coves and the sea beyond
It will be a place to live and a place for leisure. A place of
comfortable homes and hotels, an intimate village and the
perfect convergence of nature and civilisation
A place to walk, refreshed by the cool sea breeze on a sunny
day. A place to savour mint tea on the open air terraces, a place
to taste the essence of traditional Moroccan cuisine, and a
departure point for an exploration of the whole of this
historically-rich land
It will boast the region’s finest – in restaurants, shops, galleries,
a spa, marina, golf course, convention centre and
accommodation
Its days will be warm and bright, its nights moonlit and serene.
Its legacy will be all of Tangier’s
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8. A place for living
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will provide a unique environment where families can set up a first or second home.
The development will present a well cared for urban and architectural environment, with first rate architectural design and
landscaping, easy mobility and a preserved natural environment.
It will offer a unique way of life in Tangier, with a wide range of services such as shopping areas, restaurants and coffee shops,
sports facilities, personal services, spa, marina, sports club, beach club, etc..
There will be different types of lodging to create an authentic and characteristic environment and to satisfy the needs of different
clients.
The different accommodation types will be distributed in various residential clusters or neighbourhoods in order to create
dynamic and differentiated focal points and centres.
It will be a fresh and innovative, an exclusive and hard-to-beat lifestyle
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9. A place for living
Villas
Description
The villas are large-scale detached residences of
approximately 350m2 built on plots of 30x40 m2
This is the most valuable type of housing in the Resort
and is located in areas which are most peaceful and offer
the best views, separated from the nuclei or villages, thus
enabling the privacy of these luxurious residences to be
enjoyed
The villas have five or more bedrooms, in addition to an
area for guests and services, a porch, terrace, garden,
swimming pool and garage, among other features
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10. A place for living
French Villas
Description
The French Villas are detached houses of approximately
250m2 built on plots of 15x30 m2
They are small villas with 4 or 5 bedrooms, complete
with their own garden, swimming pool, and garage. They
have a more luxurious and private character than the
Town Houses
Within the fabric of the urban plan, this type of residence
tends to act as a transitional unit between the large villas,
which are generally situated at a distance from the
centres of activity, and the nuclei of the different
neighbourhoods or villages, which are essentially
composed of apartments and Town Houses
The intended public for this type of residence consists
essentially of high-income families who wish to live in
luxurious and private yet functional spaces
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11. A place for living
Town Houses – “Overlap” design
Description
The Town-Houses are semi-detached homes of
approximately 220m2, built on plots of 15x25 m2
In general, each home will have two floors and will share
one or two walls with the adjoining house. Each Town-
House will have a small individual garden and its own
garage, and in some cases, will share common facilities
such as a swimming pool, garden or park with the whole
Town-House community. To take advantage of the
topography of the Cap Malabata Resort site, Town-
Houses will be grouped together in split-level clusters,
with duplex dwellings overlapping one another to create
terraces and spaces on different levels
This is a medium-density residential type and is situated
together with the multi-unit residences (apartments) in
the central areas of the different villages or nuclei of the
development, in order to form lively and dynamic spaces
with streets, squares and pedestrian areas
These are mostly three-bedroom homes and are aimed
largely at a market of families with medium-high
spending power
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12. A place for living
Apartments
Description
The apartments will be a multi-unit housing type, each unit
measuring approximately 168m2. The apartment blocks will be
generally low (ground floor +3)
The dwellings, which will have either 2 and 3 bedrooms, will be
of a high quality, spacious and outward facing, with shared areas
featuring swimming pools, garden and parks. They will be aimed
at all types of public
The apartments will be located mainly in the village and at the
heart of the different nuclei or neighbourhoods of the Royal
Resort Cap Malabata, together with the condominiums and town
houses, being the highest-density housing types. In this way, it
will be possible to create hubs of life and activity, with streets,
squares and busy areas for strolling and socialising
The shops, restaurants and other services will be situated on the
ground floor of the apartments in order to create pedestrian
traffic and bring the desired liveliness and dynamism to these
central spaces
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13. A tourism destination
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will be a first class tourism destination in the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. It will be the
first resort of these characteristics in the area .
This resort will target two main types of public: (1) MICE segment (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions)
and (2) Families searching for a first-class quiet, comfortable and complete destination .
There will be a wide offer of services and amenities catering for different groups, such as a first rate Convention Centre, an
exclusive Marina, a Golf course with panoramic views, a lively village with commercial and restaurant offer, an
Equestrian Club, a luxury Spa-Thalassotherapy centre and a Sports and Beach Club.
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14. A tourism destination
The Boutique Hotel 6*
Description
A luxury Boutique Hotel with 65 rooms. Boutique Hotels are
exclusive hotels characterised by having a limited number of
rooms, and offering a unique image, experience, setting, service
and hospitality
It will be situated in a clifftop location, enjoying superb
panoramic views and having private access to a small cove at the
bottom of the cliff
The Boutique Hotel will be an all-suite hotel, with secluded and
private rooms of varying sizes, where guests can enjoy an
experience of tranquillity, wellbeing and unparalleled luxury in
Tangier
The exclusive Spa-Thalassotherapy Centre will be situated in the
hotel, offering the latest sea water techniques and treatments in
installations fully equipped with all the facilities and amenities
Target market
Mainly from Europe, USA and the Middle East with high spending
power
Spa: Residential tourists and hotel clients from the Royal Resort
Cap Malabata
Operating model
Rental. Prestigious international Boutique operator, such as
Banyan Tree or Six Senses
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15. A tourism destination
Convention Hotel 5*
Description
Luxury 5 star hotel intended for conventions and business
meetings. The hotel will therefore have all the installations
and facilities to cater for this type of market: wi-fi internet
access throughout the hotel, multi-functional meeting
rooms, logistical, technological and telecommunications
infrastructure, etc.
The Convention Centre will have a 1,200-2,000 person
capacity in modular rooms which can be adapted to suit
different types of events and meetings
A selection of the hotel rooms will be in condo-hotel format:
Target market
Mainly from Europe and USA with medium-high and high
spending power
Mainly MICE segment (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions
and Exhibitions)
Racket Centre and Golf: Residents and hotel clients
Operating model
Rental. Prestigious international operator in the luxury
segment, such as Starwood
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16. A tourism destination
Beach Hotel 4*
Description
Luxury 4 star hotel with 220 rooms intended for a vacational
“sun and sea” public
Located at the eastern end of the development in an elevated area
with good views, it will be close to the Resort’s largest beach,
Playa Blanca
Target market
Mainly from Europe and USA with medium-high and high
spending power
Mainly families and older people who wish to enjoy a relaxed
holiday in complete comfort right on the seafront
Operating model
Rental. Well-known international operator in the vacational
segment, such as Club Med, Best Western or Occidental Hotels
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17. A tourism destination
Maisons d’Hôtes and Riyads
Description
Houses inspired by traditional Moroccan Riyads which could
be managed as Maisons d’Hôtes, or rented entirely for private
use
This will be the type of accommodation which most preserves
local traditions and ways of life, while continuing to offer high
levels of quality and service
These are mostly located in the village, forming part of the
semi-urban landscape that will be created, though some may
be found in more secluded, tranquil areas
Target market
Moroccan and Arab tourists
European and American tourists who wish to discover
traditional forms of Moroccan accommodation
The spending power profile would be medium for the Maisons
d’Hôtes and high for those who rent entire Riyads
Operating model
Management. Management carried out by owners of the
different Maisons d’Hôtes, and integrated management by a
real estate company for the leasing of the Riyads
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18. A place for leisure
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will be a place for enjoyment alone or with the family, with a wide range of possibilities
The leisure offer will include sporting facilities, first class shopping and restaurant areas, open air zones for strolling, golf
facilities, a marina, children’s activities, a spa-thalassotherapy, and an Equestrian Club among other elements
The complex will be open to a range of different markets:
Residents who will live in Royal Resort Cap Malabata permanently during certain parts of the year
Visitors staying in Royal Resort Cap Malabata, either for conventions or other professional reasons, or for holidays
Visitors who live in Tangier, who will come to Royal Resort Cap Malabata City as a leisure complex where they shop,
go walking or join the different leisure facilities
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19. A place for leisure
The Village
Description
The Village will be the beating heart of the development,
with a higher density of residences (apartments and town
houses), and with a wide commercial and restaurant offer
This area will be bustling and active throughout the day,
creating a space that is both attractive and dynamic
The village will be located at the lowest point of the Resort
so as to be in direct contact with the sea, thus embracing
a wide range of activities
The Village will have an attractive seafront promenade
beside the marina, a lively point of activity for the Royal
Resort Cap Malabata at all times of day
The Commercial Offer
The commercial offer will host major international brands
in different areas with a wide choice of articles, and a
cluster of winding streets offering the flavours of the
Tangier medina, where the finest examples of traditional
crafts may also be found
Restaurants
The offer of restaurant, coffee & tea shops will be equally
wide and varied, ranging from fine Moroccan
gastronomy to international cuisine, from simple hearty
fare to the most select restaurants
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20. A place for leisure
The Marina
Description
The world class Marina will be Royal Resort Cap
Malabata’s gateway to the sea. With 172 moorings, it
will be one of the most important private marinas in
North Africa
The Marina will serve different needs, with the most
modern facilities and a full range of services, including
many amenities for sailing and a full service
accommodating small and large recreational vessels,
with secured parking and controlled access
Around the Marina, the seafront promenade and fishing
pier provide an area for enjoying diverse activities such
as walking, bicycle rides, swimming, fishing and a
variety of water sports
This exclusive Marina area will have an enjoyable, quiet
and tranquil atmosphere, mainly for residents and hotel
guests
The Marina will have a Sailing Club exclusively for
members which will offer, among other services, a
swimming pool, changing facilities, a restaurant, bar and
sailing school
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21. A place for leisure
The Golf Course
Description
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will include a first class 18
hole golf course with panoramic views over the sea
There will be a Club House with exclusive installations
including: a restaurant and bar, meeting rooms,
changing facilities, pro-shop, facilities for hiring
equipment, etc.
In addition, there will be an elite Golf School with
professionals of the sport who will provide exclusive,
top-class training
With its excellent quality, privileged location and the
complete complementary offer it provides, the golf area
of Royal Resort Cap Malabata is intended to become a
destination in itself
The Golf Course will adopt a mixed management model,
offering club membership as well as access to hotel
clients through green fees
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22. A place for leisure
The Spa-Thalassotherapy Centre
Description
Characterized by its reliable sunshine, Tangier's coastal
climate creates an ideal environment for the application
of thalassotherapy treatment programmes
The Spa-Thalassotherapy Centre of Royal Resort Cap
Malabata will combine the marine environment with the
latest innovations of the most exclusive spas in the world
With magnificent views of the sea, it will be a unique
centre dedicated to well-being and beauty care in
Tangier, operated by the exclusive 6 star Boutique Hotel
The exclusive installations will feature water areas,
treatment rooms, saunas and steam baths, hairdressing
and beauty services, with separate areas for men and
women, offering a wide range of services catering for
different tastes
The Spa/Thalassotherapy Centre will be open to hotel
clients and will also have an area reserved exclusively for
Boutique Hotel guests and members of the
Spa/Thalassotherapy Centre. In addition, it will be open
to occasional visitors (“Day Spa” format) who want to
enjoy the pleasures of Royal Resort Cap Malabata
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23. A place for leisure
The Beach & Sports Club
Description
Exclusive, private and stylish, the Beach and Sports Club
in Royal Resort Cap Malabata is set within its own
grounds bordering a private beach
There will be a complete service of restaurants and
lounges including sea view restaurants, as well as
swimming pools that will include a pool for children
At the beach, a wide range of water sports such as
windsurfing, diving, etc. will also be available, providing
a fun, exciting and interactive experience for all ages,
both at recreational and more advanced levels
The Beach and Sports Club will be a unique venue that
combines fitness, sports, entertainment, and social
activities, offering a choice of health, fitness and
recreational programmes
This space will be located close to the village and the
Convention hotel, and will be open to clients of the
different hotels and to Club members
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24. A place for leisure
The Equestrian Club
Description
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will feature top quality
sporting facilities for the practice of multiple equestrian
disciplines, including: jumping, dressage, polo, etc.
The Equestrian Club will provide members with a
relaxed and restful atmosphere away from the hustle of
the big city, yet just a few kilometres from the city centre
The Social Club will offer private stables, meeting rooms,
a fitness area, changing rooms, a restaurant, bar,
equestrian school and a specialist store
Royal Resort Cap Malabata will also have a great variety
of open areas providing riding routes in a preserved
natural environment with first rate landscaping
Riding enthusiasts can join the Equestrian Club, practice
their favourite sports, care for and tend to their animals,
and live in a unique setting, of great beauty and class
The Equestrian Club will also be open to clients of the
different hotels
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25. Index
Project Vision
Site Analysis
Development Programme
Master Plan
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26. Photos of the site
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27. Topographical Analysis
While the site’s steep terrain presented complex planning
and design challenges, the overall master plan takes
advantage of the natural contours and provides the
greatest number of residential sites with stunning views of
the ocean
Unique sites, identified through careful analysis, have been
set aside for the luxury villas and boutique hotel
5 mts
25 mts
55 mts
75 mts
85 mts
100 mts
200 ha
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28. Sections
SECTION _A
SECTION _B SECTION _C
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29. Views
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30. Hydrographical analysis
Atlantic Ocean
Pluvial basins/
Torrents
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31. Road analysis
Existing populated area
Lighthouse
Main road Secondary
road
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32. Index
Project Vision
Site Analysis
Development Programme
Master Plan
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33. Preliminary Development Programme
Unitary Land
Component Units Unitary Built sqm Built sqm Land sqm %
sqm
Residential 2,088 432,320 324,375 16.22%
Apartments 1,235 168 207,480 42,ooo
Town Houses 665 250 166,250 137,250
French Villas 103 280 28,840 43,125
Villas 85 350 29,750 102,000
Hotels 575 46,460 127,095 6.35%
Convention Condo-Hotel (5*) 290 17,085 39,470
Beach Hotel (4*) 220 13,250 27,600
6-Star Boutique Hotel & Spa 65 16,125 60,025
Condos/Maisons Hôtes/
Condos/Maisons d’Hôtes/ Riyads 364 77,637 23,105 1.16%
Riyads/ Maisons d’Hôtes 25 1,125 28,125 9,375
Apartments Timesharing 184 168 30,912 7,730
Condo-hotel (units 2/3 keys Convention Hotel) 155 120 18,600 6,000
Services & Leisure 44,468 752,925 37.65%
Village (Commercial & Rest.) 60 18,000 Included in apartments 300
Marina – Nautical Club 172 moorings 2,362 4,000
Golf Course 1 3,450 653,655
Convention Centre 1 8,280 30,180
Spa – Thalassotherapy 1 5,294 23,440
Beach Club/ Sports Club 1 4,832 13,100
Equestrian Club 1 2,250 28,550
Preservation Areas 141,682 7.08%
Existing built areas to be preserved 53,495 2.67%
Roads-
Roads-Circulation 134,000 6.7%
Greenery 382,323 19.12%
Public Space 61,000 3.05%
Total 600,885 2,000,000 100%
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34. Index
Project Vision
Site Analysis
Development Programme
Master Plan
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35. Bubble Map
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36. Master Plan
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37. Road layout
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38. Mixed-Use Development
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39. Residential areas
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40. Residential Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood-
Neighbourhood-1 Neighbourhood-
Neighbourhood-2 Neighbourhood-
Neighbourhood-3
Total Surface : 62,393 sqm Total Surface : 68,460 sqm Total Surface : 653,655 sqm
Villas : 9 Units Villas : 28 Units Villas : 26 Units
French Villas : 51Units French Villas : 16 Units French Villas : 58 Units
Town Houses : 21 Units Town Houses : 4 Units Town Houses : 21Units
Apartments Timesharing : 14 Units
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41. Residential Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood-
Neighbourhood-4 Neighbourhood-
Neighbourhood-5
Total Surface : 68,460 sqm Total Surface : 111,089 sqm
Villas : 28 Units Villas : 13 Units
French Villas : 16 Units French Villas : 81 Units
Town Houses : 4 Units Town Houses : 45 Units
Apartments Timesharing : 14 Units Apartments Timesharing : 1 Unit
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42. The 18-hole Golf Course
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43. Greenery & Open Spaces
Coastline Walk Garden
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44. Development Phases
PHASE 1 : 65.5 ha
PHASE 2 : 109 ha
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45. A view of the Hill
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46. A view of the Marina
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47. A view of the Village
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48. A view of the Port
Note: Illustrative 48