The Marina Smir, on the Moroccan Mediterranean, is where the country's King Mohammed and also the Saudi royal family like to vacation, and now investors can get the chance to see what's so special about the place, too. Prices start at just 97,000 for a onebed apartment, rising to 135,000 for a three bed, in new development Alkudia Smir. The homes were built by Spanish holiday-home builders Fadesa, and within the gated community are amenities including bars, restaurants, sports facilities, swimming pools and a spa.

This resort is midway between M'Diq and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, along a stretch of unspoilt coastline that has made the Marina Smir one of the most exclusive tourist regions in the country. The government there has recently invested $12bn in tourism and improved infrastructure, while the 'open skies' policy introduced has made access much easier through low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and Easyjet.

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