The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has expanded its portfolio in Morocco with the announcement of the 204 room Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Carre Eden - which welcomes its first guests in 2011.

“We are delighted to arrive in one of the world’s most beautiful cities,” said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. “This property is our third hotel under development in Morocco and a perfect addition to our Radisson Resorts which will open in Tangier and Saidia.”

The Radisson Blu Hotel Marrakech will be located within Carre Eden, an exclusive development including 80 luxury apartments, a shopping mall and entertainment. Carre Eden is located in the Gueliz district, a well-established commercial and residential area known for trendy shops, fashionable bars and clubs. Besides 204 modern guest rooms, the property will offer two restaurants, a bar, nearly 1,000 m2 of conference and meeting space, a swimming pool and a destination spa with a Moroccan hammam.

“This hotel will be a unique 5 star city resort in Marrakech, and, along with the Radisson Blu brand, reaffirms our commitment to making the city an exceptional destination for both business and leisure travellers,” said Mohamed Yacoubi, Director of Asset Management at Actif Invest - the first Moroccan management company of investment funds dedicated to tourism and real estate.

“This hotel and its shopping mall will be a distinguished attraction in the Gueliz district, and will be a major component of our tourism asset portfolio.”