Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company yesterday announced an agreement of co-operation with the Tunisian government to develop a 5-star desert resort in the Tozeur governorate.
Officials representing both sides signed the agreement at a meeting at the Tunisian Presidential Palace in Carthage.
Qatari Diar Group CEO Mohamed bin Ali al-Hedfa presented the initial master plan for the development and unveiled the design details on the occasion.
Qatari Diar said the agreement came as part of its “efforts to pursue additional opportunities for co-operation in the Middle East and North Africa region”.
The desert resort is the first project in Tunisia for Qatari Diar.
“Our objective at Qatari Diar is to build unique touristic real estate projects,” al-Hedfa stated.
“This 5-star desert resort in Tunisia will become a modern real estate location attracting tourists from the region and around the world, revitalise desert tourism in Tunisia and support the domestic economic development plan,” explained.
Al-Hedfa was of the view that “Tunisia is an ideal location for Qatari Diar’s desert resort project as it is considered to be one of the most beautiful Arab countries rich with tourist destinations”.
He said: “Tunisia attracts more than 7mn tourists who visit the country to discover its historical archaeological sites and stunning nature destinations.”
The desert resort will extend over an area of 40 hectares in the state of Tozeur, one of Tunisia’s 24 governorates.
Located in the south of the country, Tozeur is one of the world’s most beautiful oases, watered by 200 natural springs and harbouring an extensive forest of more than 1mn palm trees extending over an area of more than 1,000 hectares.
The governorate of Tozeur, which the Romans called the “city of dreams” and “heart of the desert”, is considered a celebrity destination where famous movie directors, foreign and Arab artists, journalists, politicians and other prominent personalities congregate in its cafes, restaurants and markets throughout the year.
The resort will include 60 luxury suites, health and spa facilities, a tennis court, several restaurants and commercial stores, conference facilities, an amphitheatre, and an Arab-style tent.
“Recognising the ancient history of Tozeur, we have incorporated and highlighted ancient Tunisian architectural style in a modern eastern model. Such harmony will be reflected throughout the different stages of development through co-operation with number of local and international companies,” al-Hedfa added.
Qatari Diar’s real estate investments have focused on the African continent through the company’s many projects across different African countries including Sudan, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Eritrea, and now Tunisia.
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