An artist's impression of the Al Noor Tower, which could become the tallest building in Africa. Construction is planned for later this year.
The Al Noor Tower —
An artist's impression of the Al Noor Tower, which could become the tallest building in Africa. Construction is planned for later this year.
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The ambitious building is slated for the picturesque Moroccan city of Casablanca.
The ambitious building is slated for the picturesque Moroccan city of Casablanca.
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Some online observers have pointed out that the building looks similar to the Barad-dur, the tower of Sauron, depicted in the popular Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Some online observers have pointed out that the building looks similar to the Barad-dur, the tower of Sauron, depicted in the popular Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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The building will have 114-stories and rise 540 meters skywards -- a reference to Africa's 54 nations.
The building will have 114-stories and rise 540 meters skywards -- a reference to Africa's 54 nations.
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An artist's rendering of the Al Noor Tower with the city of Casablanca depicted in the background.
An artist's rendering of the Al Noor Tower with the city of Casablanca depicted in the background.
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Features of the tower are said to include offices, apartments and a seven star hotel.
Features of the tower are said to include offices, apartments and a seven star hotel.
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A view of the swirling design of the Al Noor Tower.
A view of the swirling design of the Al Noor Tower.
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The project is being proposed by Dubai-based construction firm, Middle East Development LLC, in conjunction with French architects Valode & Pistre.<br />
The project is being proposed by Dubai-based construction firm, Middle East Development LLC, in conjunction with French architects Valode & Pistre.
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An artist's rendering of the view from the upper floors of the Al Noor Tower.
An artist's rendering of the view from the upper floors of the Al Noor Tower.
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A definitive date for breaking ground on construction of the tower has still to be settled, its location finalized and full permission of the Moroccan authorities given.
The Al Noor Tower —
A definitive date for breaking ground on construction of the tower has still to be settled, its location finalized and full permission of the Moroccan authorities given.
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