As some property markets have been experiencing a ‘tightening of belts’ when it comes to investment in international real estate over the past twelve months, other property markets have been experiencing just the opposite turn of events, as these markets proved profitable and of interest even when the global credit crunch has crushed others

As Morocco keeps growing in stature as an emerging property market, there are a few important details that one needs to keep in kind, should you be interested in purchasing property in Morocco In concordance with the Moroccan government’s goals – aimed at increasing the tourism statistics of the country to ten million by 2010; resorts have been springing up rather fast, most of which are situated along the country’s coastline, making it that much more appealing to foreign investors

One can say that it is in large due to the support of the King that has seen Morocco's property market reach such attractive proposition Most ‘emerging’ markets have an obvious lack of basic infrastructure, which is needed to support a growing property market; however King Mohammed’s £2

If you ever wondered whether the property market in Morocco was secondary in any way to the government, to the economy and to the future successes of the nation you would be wrong, and a recent report from MAP (the Maghreb Arabe Presse in Rabat) supports this viewpoint By now all investors and would-be investors will have heard of Morocco’s Vision 2010 blueprint for the nation – well, a very significant and long-term strategic part of this plan is to improve tourism numbers so that they reach an annual sustainable average of 10 million by 2010

Overseas property investors have been advised to look at purchasing a residence in Morocco British newspaper the Telegraph highlighted the country as an affordable alternative to overpriced European destinations and a place that offered sunshine to visitors all year round