Pair of Moroccan Resort Villas Head to Auction – Mansion Global

A pair of private villas on a lush new Moroccan polo resort will go to auction this week.

The two new properties are among 85 Ritz-Carlton-branded residences currently under construction as part of an upcoming 124-acre resort, located about 20 minutes from Marrakeshthe fourth-largest city in Morocco and an economic hub that connects North Africa with Europe and the Middle East.

Villa Amira and Villa Zena, previously listed for 2.7 million (US$2.99 million) and 2.1 million, respectively, will head to auction with no reserve price; bidding opens digitally on Feb. 26, and ends live in Dubai on Feb. 28. Concierge Auctions is managing the sales, and the Moroccan properties will be part of their larger Dubai sale.

We partnered with the developer, as he wanted to capture a global audience that is not only interested in the amenities and luxury of the Ritz-Carlton brand, but also the culture, history, and landscape of Marrakesh, said Caitlin Keys, the Europe, Middle East and Africa managing director for Concierge Auctions.

The residences combine traditional Berber design inspiration with contemporary features, such as soundproofing and full thermal insulation. Both provide views of the polo fields and the Atlas Mountains.

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Villa Amira has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, while Villa Zena has four bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. Both feature premium kitchens, marble flooring across 80% of indoor space, and surround-sound systems. Outside, each villa has a private heated swimming pool, terraces, and gardens, according to the auction house listing.

The development is centered around the Jnan Amar Polo Fields. In addition to the residences, which are expected to be completed in 2021, the resort will include an 80-room Ritz-Carlton hotel due to open in 2020. Villa owners will enjoy access to Ritz-Carlton amenities, including concierge service, in-residence dining, a spa, landscaped gardens, restaurants, and the Jnan Amar Polo Club with two polo fields.

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Correction: Bidding for the properties will open on Feb. 26, and close on Feb. 28. This story has been updated to reflect a recent date change made by Concierge Auctions

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