EKTAR finalizes a fundraising round for the development of an iconic residential project representing an investment of over one billion dirhams

EKTAR, a real estate investment company, has finalized its first fundraising round with family offices and leading institutional players for the development of a large-scale residential project, with a total investment exceeding one billion dirhams. The project will include residences branded by ELIE SAAB. This initiative comes at a time when Morocco is experiencing an accelerated transformation of its urban forms and a marked sophistication in market demand, which is increasingly attentive to architectural quality, spatial coherence, and overall experience. EKTAR is aligning itself with this dynamic by structuring rigorous and sustainable operations designed to provide buyers with long-term asset anchoring. "Our business is to structure, develop, and manage real estate assets designed for longevity," explains Ahmed Lahlou, managing partner and co-founder of EKTAR. "Each operation is based on clear fundamentals: design quality, relevance of use, architectural coherence, material durability, and value creation for investors." For this project, EKTAR has engaged recognized international expertise, including ELIE SAAB, the architectural firm SAOTA, and landscape designer Cracknell, along with technical and creative partners selected according to the highest standards. The branding strategy for the project is led by the Arena group, with which EKTAR shares a common vision of design and experience. This development is the result of close collaboration with Art of Living (AOL), a specialized subsidiary of Arena responsible for the operational deployment of the residential experience and coordination with the ELIE SAAB house. This organization is part of a structured capital relationship, aligned with international governance standards, ensuring EKTAR total decision-making independence in managing its operations. EKTAR is a real estate investment company dedicated to developing sustainable and structural assets in Morocco. Its mission is to invest in projects capable of creating lasting value and catering to a local and international clientele accustomed to world-class standards. Its activities cover a wide spectrum, including residential, infrastructure, industry, tertiary, health, services, and strategic infrastructure. The company relies on independent governance, a strong operational discipline, and the ability to mobilize the best expertise to support the evolution of the national real estate market. EKTAR maintains a structured capital relationship with the Arena group while retaining its management and decision-making freedom.