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Starwoods to Debut W Marrakech in Morocco
Feb 19, 2008

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the introduction of its W brand to North Africa with plans to debut a new hotel and residence property in Marrakech, Morocco. W Marrakech and The Residences at W Marrakech will include a 150-room hotel and 68 whole-ownership villa residences and is scheduled to open in 2010.

 
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