Ennismore and Alargan Partner to Build Africa’s First Mama Shelter Hotel in Casablanca
SUMMARY – ENNISMORE AND ALARGAN JOIN FORCES TO BUILD AFRICA’S FIRST MAMA SHELTER HOTEL IN CASABLANCA, SET TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2024. THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TAPS INTO MOROCCO’S THRIVING ECONOMY AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR, BRINGING MAMA SHELTER’S DISTINCTIVE CONCEPT TO THE COUNTRY.
Ennismore, a hospitality company, and Alargan, a real estate company, have joined forces to launch the inaugural Mama Shelter hotel in Casablanca by November 2024.
Ennismore and Alargan sealed the partnership on February 3 in Casablanca, signifying a significant move in their expansion plans. The hotel will be Mama Shelter’s inaugural establishment in Africa and Alargan International’s first mixed-use real estate venture in Morocco.
The hotel will boast 92 rooms, 49 apartments, a swimming pool, and a total space of 8,062 square meters. Additionally, guests can enjoy a 40 m² meeting room, a fitness room, and various dining options spanning 526 m², including a 71 m² terrace.
Cedric Gobilliard, Chief Operating Officer at Ennismore, expressed enthusiasm about opening Mama Shelter’s first property in Africa, emphasizing the brand’s embodiment of Moroccan cultural values such as generosity, dining experiences, and the joy of living and sharing with loved ones.
Gobilliard added, “We look forward to introducing Mama Shelter to this beautiful city and all it has to offer.” The partnership aims to showcase the hotel’s unique offerings in Casablanca.
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Morocco’s Thriving Hospitality Sector
Morocco’s strategic geographic location and flourishing economy have attracted numerous investments in the hospitality sector including the partners of Mama Shelter Hotel. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts recently announced plans to open its fourth luxury establishment in Rabat’s Kasr Al Bahr neighborhood in 2023. Additionally, the renowned Nobu Hotel brand, led by actor Robert De Niro, film producer Meir Teper, and sushi chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is set to open to the public on January 23 in Morocco’s red city.
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