Samanah Country Club - Sensational Private Golf Resort and Residential Property Developmentin Morocco
Samanah Country Club is an exceptional property development in Morocco with spacious villas and exclusive Riads scattered around a private 18-hole golf course to be designed by none other than the architect team Nicklaus Design.
There will be a total of 580 luxury residences constructed of the best quality materials and each decorated by top interior designers capturing the beauty of traditional Moroccan architecture. All villas will have their own private pool and private plots of land ranging in size from 500m² up to 7,000m², ensuring privacy and tranquillity.
Why Samanah Country Club
- Magnificent 285-hectare site with unobstructed views of the Atlas Mountains
- A superior 18-hole golf course designed by Nicklaus Design, meeting the quality criteria required by the American PGA.
- All villas boast views of the Atlas Mountains, private swimming pools and private gardens
- 3 five-star hotels; Run by Campbell Gray Hotels, member of The Small Leading Hotels of the World
- Freehold
- Rental programme
- Stunning architecture and interior design
- Impressive amenities including Restaurants and bars, Night club, Kid's Club, Golf Academy, Tennis Court and Spa
- Only 15 minutes from the great city of Marrakech and Djemaâ El Fna Place
- The villas occupy only 5.7% of the 300 hectares of this extensive resort.
- 1 hour to ski resorts
- 2 hours from the seaside
- 10 year construction guarantee
- 70% financing available
Marrakech – a Magical Location with Inspiring Beauty
Samanah Country Club is being built on a staggering 286 hectares just south of the centre of Marrakech, only 10 minutes from the International airport of Marrakech and 15 minutes from the old town of Marrakech.
Marrakech is a city of diverse culture, with a thousand wonders waiting to be discovered. Set at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, within rose-coloured walls, Marrakech is a city of labyrinth alleyways, secluded places, museums, mosques and markets. Renowned for its architectural masterpieces and famed for its markets and festivals, Marrakech is a lively city of living history that never fails to leave an inspiring impression on its visitors.
With a climate that is comparable with Arizona Palm Springs, Marrakech is dry and sunny 330 days of the year. The perfect climate for golfers and sports enthusiasts.
From December to May it is possible to ski in the Haut Atlas, with the famous ski resort of Oukaimeden only an hour away.
And if you prefer the beach to the mountains, the Atlantic Ocean is only 2 hours away.
Residences
The desert sand gave its ochre colour to Marrakech. The villas have preserved the colour and spirit of the traditional Moroccan model. The villas occupy only 5.7% of the 300 hectares of this extensive resort.
Close to the entrance and to the big square, the Chipping land is a neighbourhood of townhouses called Carissa. Those houses encircle a 9 holes golfing area, devoted to practice called the “Chip and Putt”.
Spread out along the 18 holes course, the golf villas are available in several models from three to seven bedrooms.
All residence types boast private pool and a landscaped garden. Each garden will be planted roughly by four varieties of palm trees, 15 species of trees (including orange trees) and an impressive amount of varies shrubs and flowers to guarantee a special atmosphere.
| UNIT TYPE | BEDROOMS | ROOMS | SIZES |
PRICES FROM:
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| Dar Carissa (semi-attached) | 3 | 5 | >290m² total area and 493-1,039m² of plot size. Pool 3m x 5m |
€399,000
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| Dar Amira | 3 | 5 | 317m² total area and 1,014-2,484m² of plot size. Pool 4m x 8m. |
SOLD OUT
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| Dar Hamra | 3 | 5 | 357m² total area and 1,191-2,154m² of plot size. Pool 4m x 8m. |
€508,477
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| Dar Najma | 4 | 7 | 424m² total area and1,438 to 2,378 of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m. |
€638,205
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| Dar Lamia | 4 | 7 | 451m² total area and 1,540-2,265m² of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m |
€822,221
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| Dar Hansa | 5 | 8 | 502m² total area and 1,330-2,511m² of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m |
€851,585
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| Dar Malika | 5 | 8 | 687m² total area and 1,693-3,377m² of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m |
€830,340
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| Riad Tamir (with interior courtyard) | 6 | 9 | 691m² total area and 1,495-4,374m² of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m |
€879,172
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| Riad Wadi (with interior courtyard) | 7 | 19 | 1,142m² total area and 5,278- 6,096m² of plot size. Pool 5m x 10m² |
€2,465,122
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Furniture can be provided by the internal architect designer, price depends on the villa type (between €53,000 and €183,000).
There is a 10 year construction guarantee in place.
A Nicklaus Design Golf Course
Almost 35% of the development is dedicated to an 18 hole golf course designed by Nicklaus Design.
Samanah Golf Club will be the first private golf course in Morocco. Priority at all times is for Club members, their guests and their tenants. The hotel guests have limited access to the course for a maximum of two hours per day. Golf courses are in short supply in the area, and playing golf here, with the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains will be a delightful experience.
Samanah Golf Course will be built following the strictest technical specifications. From the “hard line” watering system to the standard USGA greens, this course meets the quality criteria required by the American PGA.
To become a member of the Nicklaus Design golf course at the Samanah Country Club requires a purchase of one of the following two playing rights is required:
- Family Playing Rights: Each member of the family (playing right holder, partner and children up to the age of 25) has full membership which entitles them use all the facilities available without restriction. Price €40,000.
- Individual Playing Right: Has full membership and can use the facilities available without restriction under the observation of the rules and regulations of the club. Price €27,000.
NB. Playing Rights can be sold to other members or back to the club at any time.
In addition, there will be a 9 holes “Chip and Putt” course, a driving range and a Golf Academy.
Facilities & Services
From the outset of the project, seven hectares were set aside for a full tree and planting nursery. In total, there are around seventy varieties of plants.
Samanah Central Square will be the hub of the project. A place to relax, a meeting point, taking a stroll under the arches and have a drink and watch people go by, peep at the arts and craft shops, the Central Square will provide the community with a vibrant place to enjoy day to day life.
Other facilities include:
- An extensive town centre with shops and arcades
- 3 five-star hotels; Run by Campbell Gray Hotels, member of The Small Leading Hotels of the World
- Spa
- Restaurants and bars
- Night club
- Sports centre
- Business centre with conference facilities
- Kid's Club
- 6 Tennis Courts
- Medical Centre
- Bank
- Mini markets, a baker, a greengrocer, newsagent
- Shuttle service to the airport and the medina
Services offered include:
Property management service: including routine maintenance and cleaning, preparing house before arrival laundering and ironing (up to 4 times per year), major annual cleaning of silverware, curtains, shutters etc. Surveillance, inspection and monthly maintenance of key systems (water, electricity, heating, multimedia etc). Replacement of light bulbs, fuses and gas cylinders.
Concierge service: including delivery and storage of household goods before arrival, babysitting, restaurant booking, plane tickets, airport pickup and transfer. Organisation of walks or trips from 4X4 to skiing in the Atlas mountains.
Administrative Assistance: consisting of organising of central records and management of rental income and all invoices related to the property. This includes in particular running costs, contracts for the supply of services, water and electricity bills, relations with service companies such as Radeema (electricity), Maroc Telecom and Post Office.
Rental Programme
There is the potential to command peak rentals of between £2,000 and £20,000 weekly (property dependent) spread over a longer 25 week ‘high’ season where occupancy rates currently reach 85%. The Samanah Country Club will be offering two rental programmes in order to make your investment even more profitable.
1. Serenity: with this option the expected rental income should cover all running costs, the different proposed service contracts, maintenance of your swimming pool and your private green areas. It is estimated that it will be necessary to let your villa or Riad for approximately seven weeks per annum to achieve your objective. You will therefore have the other ten months of the year for yourself, at your leisure, with a perfectly maintained Villa or Riad.
2. Patrimony: In order to meet the requirements of certain owners, this seasonal rental management formula will generate more income than Option One. The optimum objective is fifteen weeks rental per annum. Why 15 weeks? In order to guarantee the owners of villas and Riads, holding playing rights, access to the golf course under the best possible conditions all year round, the number of rounds that can be passed onto tenants (temporary members) has been set at thirty per annum, allowing for two rounds per week for the tenants. This rental programme is likely to lead to a net yield of 4.5% per annum.
Purchase Details
- 5% on signature of the preliminary contract (this is held within a escrow account)
- 30% on completion of foundation
- 15% on completion of the ground floor platform upper concrete slab of the villa.
- 15% on completion of the shell construction of the villa
- 15% on completion of the cement rendering on the villa
- 15% on completion of finishing works on the villa
- 5% on handover of the keys and signature at the final sale agreement
The annual service charges/maintenance fee is about 0.5% of the villa’s price.
Financing is available through Moroccan Banque Populaire.
Buyers looking to invest in this remarkable city are required to open a Moroccan convertible Dirham Bank Account.
You can expect to pay stamp duty of 2.5%, legal fees of 1.1%, notary fees of 0.5%, land registry between 1.5% and 2%, dispatch fees of around 30 Euros and a further 30 Euros for the necessary certificates and documentation.
Construction started in September 2006, and should be completed by the end of 2009.
Signature Residences Worldwide is an authorised sales representative of Samanah Country Club
