Hotel Investment & Tourism Lawyer

Hotel Investment & Tourism Lawyer

We advise investors, developers, international hotel groups and tourism destination operators on hotel and tourism investment projects in Casablanca and across Morocco.

Hotel and Tourism Investment Lawyer in Casablanca, Morocco.

Hotel Investment and Tourism Lawyer in Casablanca, Morocco

Oulamine Law Group advises participants in Morocco’s tourism and hospitality sector on the structuring and legal security of their investment projects. From our Casablanca practice, we assist domestic and international investors, real estate developers, hotel groups, destination operators and tourist-residence operators investing in Morocco.

Morocco has established itself as a major tourism destination in the Mediterranean and African markets, supported by large integrated tourism resorts including Saïdia, Mazagan, Taghazout and Lixus, as well as an investment incentive framework that includes the Investment Charter, investment agreements with the Moroccan State and the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development. Tourism investments are also subject to a specific legal framework covering tourism establishments under Law 61-00, tourism real estate and hotel-related contracts.

Our lawyers advise on the negotiation of investment agreements, the acquisition and legal due diligence of tourism real estate, hotel authorisations and classifications, and the negotiation of hotel management agreements with international operators. We also assist with joint ventures between foreign investors, including investors from the Gulf and Europe, and Moroccan groups on integrated tourism and residential projects.

M. Reda Oulamine

– Lawyer

Our Legal Services

Hotel & Tourism Investment Legal Services in Casablanca

From negotiating investment agreements to hotel operations, we advise clients throughout the lifecycle of hotel and tourism investment projects in Casablanca and across Morocco.

Investment Agreements & Incentives

Negotiation of investment agreements with the Moroccan State and project structuring under Morocco's Investment Charter.

Investment Charter

Tourism Real Estate & Land

Acquisition, emphyteutic leases and legal due diligence for land in integrated tourism zones and resort developments.

Real Estate

Hotel Authorisations & Classification

Legal assistance with operating authorisations and the classification of hotels and other tourism establishments.

Hotel Management Agreements

Negotiation of hotel management, franchise and branding agreements with international hotel operators.

Management Agreement

Tourist Residences & Mixed-Use Developments

Legal structuring of tourist residences, leisure developments and tourism-related residential projects.

Joint Ventures & International Partnerships

Structuring partnerships between international investors, including investors from the Gulf and Europe, and Moroccan groups on integrated projects.

Joint Venture
MOROCCO: A DESTINATION FOR HOTEL & TOURISM INVESTMENT
Supported by integrated tourism resorts and an investment incentive framework, Morocco continues to attract international hotel groups and Gulf investors to major tourism and hospitality projects.
  • Negotiation of investment agreements
  • Land due diligence and regulatory authorisations
  • Structuring hotel management agreements
  • Structuring partnerships and joint ventures
Why Oulamine Law Group

Hotel Investment Legal Expertise in Casablanca with an International Outlook

Hotel Investment & Tourism Expertise

Experience with investment agreements, tourism real estate and hotel management agreements aligned with international transaction standards.

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Assistance with negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution involving hotel leases and hospitality agreements.

Multilingual Legal Support

Legal advice available in French, English and Arabic for international partners, hotel operators and financing parties.

Representative Matters

Hotel & Tourism Investment Matters We Advise On

Negotiation of an investment agreement for a major hotel development.

INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

Legal due diligence and land security for a tourist residence development.

TOURISM REAL ESTATE

Negotiation of a hotel management agreement with an international operator.

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Structuring a joint venture between a Gulf investor and a Moroccan developer.

JOINT VENTURE
FAQ

FAQ — Hotel Investment & Tourism Lawyer in Casablanca, Morocco

What is an investment agreement in Morocco?

An investment agreement is an agreement entered into between an investor and the Moroccan State. A project that meets certain criteria, such as the amount invested and jobs created, may benefit from tax and customs incentives provided for under Morocco's Investment Charter.

What are the main forms of tourism real estate ownership and tenure in Morocco?

Tourism real estate may be acquired in full ownership, held under an emphyteutic lease over State-owned land, or developed within integrated tourism zones and resorts established by public or private operators.

What is a hotel management agreement?

A hotel management agreement is a contract under which the owner of a hotel entrusts its operation to a specialist operator, often an international hotel group, in return for management fees and typically under the operator's brand.

How is a tourism establishment classified in Morocco?

The classification of tourism establishments, including hotels and tourist residences, is governed by Law 61-00 and requires an operating authorisation issued after verification of the standards applicable to the relevant category.

Does Oulamine Law Group advise foreign investors in Morocco's tourism sector?

Yes. The firm advises international investors, including investors from the Gulf and Europe, on structuring hotel and tourism projects in Morocco, including joint ventures with Moroccan partners.

What are the main legal risks in a tourist residence project?

Key risks include title and land compliance, compliance with planning and classification authorisations, and the drafting of sale and rental-management agreements with purchasers and operators.

How can a lawyer assist when negotiating with an international hotel group?

A lawyer can assist with the negotiation of management, fee, term, termination and liability provisions while taking into account the international standards commonly used for this type of agreement.
  • Contact

    6 Rue Abdeslam Khattabi, Résidence Walili 6, Apt. 1, 1st Floor, Quartier 2 Mars, Casablanca, Morocco

  • Email Address

    reda@labseo.net

  • Telephone

    +212 6 61 31 69 13

  • Office Hours

    Mon. – Fri. | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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