Sample 5 days Marrakech incentive

Sample 5 days Marrakech incentive

Morocco, land of contrasts and wonders Morocco is in many ways a country apart. It nestles on the northwestern tip of Africa, separated from the rest of the continent by the towering Atlas Mountains and by the Sahara itself. Its climate, geography, and history are all more closely related to the Mediterranean than to the rest of Africa, and for this reason visitors are often struck by the odd sensation of having not quite reached Africa in Morocco. In the north, its fine beaches, lush highland valleys, and evocative old cities reinforce this impression. Morocco's varied geography includes no less than four separate mountain ranges, in addition to lush river valleys, beautiful sandy coasts, and wide expanses of desert. The three most prominent mountain ranges, which run parallel to each other from the southwest to the northeast, are the Middle Atlas, the High Atlas, and the Anti-Atlas. The ascent of the country's highest peak, Jebel Toukbal (13,665 ft./4,165 m.), is a spectacular and not particularly difficult High Atlas trek. The Moroccan coastline, which fronts onto both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, offers plenty of great beaches as well as a number of fascinating old coastal cities. In the southeast, Morocco's mountain ranges yield inexorably to the desolate expanse of the Sahara.

Marrakech the red exotic city Marrakech is not only a fantastic city, it is also a symbol of the Morocco that once was, and which still survives here. Marrakech is a city unlike any other: nowhere is exoticism better showcased than in this ochre-and-rose-hued North African hive of activity: the streets of the old and pink city have been too narrow to allow the introduction of cars, and tourists searching for the "real" Morocco have turned the medieval structures of Marrakech into good business.the hordes of tourists that come here all through the year have still not managed to change its character. Actually their high number contribute in a positive way to preserve one of the greatest monuments of the Morocco that once was. And the people of Marrakech love their city even more, and Moroccans all over the country would not let down an opportunity of visiting it.the most worthwhile tourist traps are collected inside a rather small zone, starting in the north with the Souks, continuing through the town square of Jemaa lfna with its crowd of storytellers, musicians...

D1 - ARRIVE MARRAKECH Upon arrival in Marrakech you will be welcomed at Marrakech airport by our staff ( including Russian speaking guides ) and then transferred to your hotel. Optional VIP fast track is available. Hostesses dressed in Moroccan Caftans welcoming guests with roses for ladies and pouches of Moroccan sweets for gentlemen. Transfer to the Palmerai golf palace. Buffet lunch will be served at your hotel Afternoon orientation tour of Marrakech before dinner at «Café Arabe» terrace with a splendid view over the Medina. Overnight at your hotel

D2 - MARRAKECH After breakfast, start your travel in the time machine back to the medieval time of Marrakech visiting many historical sights and monuments. Start with a stop at the Koutobia minaret,the most perfect Islamic religious structure in North Africa. The famous landmark dominates the skyline and can easily spotted from all Marrakech. We then continue to Ben Youssef Medersa, the largest theological college in the Maghreb and an outstanding achievement of the Moorish architecture which served as students hope until 1959. You will also see the Qoubba Almoravides, the ablution centre for believers going to the mosque. The complex was also one of the first fountains of the town and used to ensure the water supply for the inhabitants of Marrakech and their animals.a visit here can be combined with a trip to the Musée de Marrakech (Museum of Marrakech), a magnificently restored 19th-century mansion built by the Mnebhi family that now displays carpets, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles and manuscripts. Continue to an old riad for lunch.

In the afternoon, discover the secrets of the labyrinthine Souks of the old town. This is a maze of colourful alleys and small squares which are home to a bewildering array of stalls and ateliers, devoted to specific crafts where one can watch part of the production process. These spectacular souks possess an animation and vitality that set them apart from all others in Morocco. As evening approaches, head to Jamaa El Fna, the city s main square. No one really knows how it came into being, but over the years it has become the beating heart of Marrakech. Here, fire eaters, mime artists, snake charmers and street musicians perform at every turn. Return to your hotel and refresh yourselves before transfer to Bo-zin, the trendiest and most fun restaurant in Marrakech serving a fusion of Mediterranean and Thai cuisine. Enjoy after dinner drinks at the Bo-zin lounge with a live DJ. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 - Marrakech Today, Choose between a variety of activities at leisure: * Hot air ballooning. NB 6 am departure from the hotel to reach operation site and help set up the balloon for take off by 7.30 - as this can be done only in the early morning. Depending on the number of participants we can do a touch and go (where half of the group sets off in the balloon and the other half follow off road in a 4x4 and in the middle of the flight they exchange) before the group meets again for breakfast. ( AM ) * Cooking classes at La Maison Arabe country club at the palm grove just outside Marrakech, followed by lunch of what you prepared under guidance of one of the Marrakech's best chefs. (AM only )

* Discover the pleasure of being looked after and pampered in one of the best Marrakech hammams. Many riads in Marrakech have opened small spa retreats with stylish Moorish surroundings, offering a host of traditional and oriental treatments to revitalise body, mind and soul. You can indulge yourself relaxing and de-stressing, using a combination of traditional treatments: Hammam (steam bath), gommage (body scrub), massages with perfumed essential oils and other restorative treatments are all designed to induce lasting well-being. Many of the products used are handmade and derived from local plants and minerals. (can be repeated AM & PM ) * After breakfast transfer to Al Maaden Golf. Clubs can be provided. After a briefing, head out on to the fairway to enjoy this challenging course. Have a short drink and snack break at the 9th hole. Lunch can be served at the clubhouse. (AM & PM)

* Private guide and vehicle at disposal for a very private tour of Marrakech's best shops and designers. appointments will be taken in private show rooms. (can be repeated AM & PM) * Transfer to Terres d Amanar estate located 40 minutes drive at the foot hills of the Atlas Mountains for half day team building activities to include zip wires, monkey bridge, accro park and donkey polo.

A Moroccan dinner will be served tonight at a Moroccan old palace restaurant in the heart of the Medina accompanied by live musical entertainment.

Day 4 - Meet the Berbers ( Jeep safari to the Atlas Mountains ) After breakfast, depart on jeeps to follow the Berber trails. This day trip can be chauffeured or self drive, and a rod book will be supplied. This is the best day trip to discover and explore the deep berber country and enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of valleys, villages and open landscapes. Each 4 delegates will have their own Toyota Land cruiser with a driver. That takes you first to the Saint village of Moulay Brahim before we continue off road to an other village where we will be sampling a cup of Mint tea being the hosts of a Berber family, and visit a local school. Optional donkey Polo game can be arranged for you to enjoy. From Here we continue to Ouirgane Valley to an olive gorves estate for a BBQ lunch.

Option 1: After lunch, start an adventure on dirt tracks rarely frequented by tourists and climb up to the Kik area where you will drive from village to village meeting locals until we reach Lalla Takerkouste lake where we will have a panoramic stop before we continue to Marrakech. A private farewell dinner will be served tonight at an authentic cosy Riad accompanied with special entertainment including a belly dancer and Gnawa band. Overnight at your hotel.

Option 2: From here you will start an adventure on dirt tracks rarely frequented by tourists and climb up to the Kik area where you will drive from village to village meeting locals until we reach Lalla Takerkouste lake where we will have a panoramic stop before we continue to Agafay semi deserted area where we will switch to camels and drive in a caravan to the private Royal camp nestled in the middle of dunes. Upon arrival, delegates will be directed to their tents ( every tent will be numbered and each delegate will be having his tent number in advance ). Staff will be in place to help everybody with luggage.

After everybody is settled, the party begins: Welcome drinks will be offered along with Tapas. There will also be an open bar with wine and beer, under the stars next to the fire camp. Folkloric bands will be performing in order throughout the night: * Ahwash band ( traditional Berber band and dancers/singers of minimum 30 Artists ) * Gnawa band ( originated of sub-saharan Africa with drums and iron castanets, accompanied with acrobatic dancing ) * Fire juggler * Acrobats * Snake charmer * Belly dancers

Before dinner, delegates can assist to a Moroccan traditional bread making and baking ceremony ( delegates will be having that bread for dinner ) Dinner will be based on: * A variety of Moroccan salads or Harira soup, * Mechoui ( Half roasted lamb ) * 7 vegetables Couscous * Desert: Season s fruit basket * Moroccan pastries & Mint tea After dinner, delegates will be having an open bar while a professional DJ is performing ( optional dancing stage can be built ), and they will be welcomed to the moorish tents where cushions and sofas will be placed to enjoy the «shisha» water pipes.

Day 5: Departure Option 1: Spend the rest of the day at leisure before your transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight. Option 2: After breakfast, Depending on your flight time, depart to Marrakech airport. Optional quad biking adventure can be organized in Agafay hills along with a BBQ lunch in the camp depending on your flight. End of services. Aur revoir!! EXTRA MILE DMC - Residence Najd Imm C16 Apt 6 Mabrouka Marrakech Email: contact@moroccodmc.com Tel: +212654805691