Top 5 Reasons To Choose Marrakech As An Incentive Destination! 1. A cultural experience, a short flight away! Marrakech is a city with an exotic feel, excitement and culture despite being just a 2.5-hour flight from the Europe. This makes it a reasonably priced, easily accessible and excellent incentive destination. 2. Premium hotels Marrakech offers excellence in hotel choice from La Mamounia, to the Four Seasons and the stunning 5* Royal Palm Hotel. 3. Food, glorious food Exotic cuisine meets superior quality. Marrakech certainly has a number of quality venues like Palais Soleiman, Palais Jad Mahal & Palm Grove. 4. When in Marrakech, experience Marrakech From cultural to adrenaline to unique, Marrakech has it all and more. We offered experiences such as hot-air ballooning, a horse-drawn carriage tour, a full day must-see Marrakech tour, Hammam party, Moroccan gastronomy, Marrakech desert sightseeing and many others. 5. Weather in Marrakech With its minimal rainfall, Marrakech is a magical place for a holiday whatever the season. Winter is bright and crisp, while autumn brings delicious fresh produce into the markets. Spring sees the Atlas Mountains covered in flowers, while the city’s red-hot summers can be offset by a day-trip to the sandy coast. • Visas Americans, Canadians & Western Europeans don’t need a visa to enter Morocco for the purpose of tourism for up to 3 months. When entering the country, make sure your passport is stamped. Some tourists have experienced difficulties leaving the country because their passport bears no entry stamp. • Passport validity Yo u r passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Morocco. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. 7 HOTEL SELECTION 1. La Mamounia Marrakech Hotel (5*) : commonly known as La Mamounia, it’s a luxurious 5* hotel with 315 rooms & suites, located in the heart of the old city of Marrakech and facing the astonishing high Atlas Mountains. As the Majorelle gardens, Koutoubia Mosque and Jamaâ El Fna square, this palace is considered by many as a mythical place of Marrakech. 2. The Four Seasons Resort Marrakech (5*) : This luxurious hotel will offer you a breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains and the sun-bathed city of Marrakech, 141 luxurious rooms and Suites as quiet and withdrawn as inspired and open, exceptional restaurants, bars and trendy lounges. 3. Le Royal Palm Marrakech (5*) : This luxurious hotel disclaims luxury from every angle. Featuring 134 suites and villas, it covers the face of the Atlas chains in the plain of Haouz, just a few kilometers from the mythical red city of Marrakech. 3. Radisson Blu Marrakech (5*) : Located in the recently built Carré Eden complex in the central Gueliz district, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Marrakech is surrounded by trendy bars and restaurants as well as a shopping mall populated with high-end international stores. This 198 rooms and suites hotel is Gazing at the hotel’s striking modern lobby, patio, restaurant and bar designed by famous architect Imaad Rahmouni, it’s easy to forget that the historic medina, with the vibrant Djemaa El-Fna square and famous souks, is just a short walk away. 16 DINNER VENUES 1. PALAIS SOLEIMAN (Welcome Dinner Dinner) Palais Soleiman is an extravagant 19th- century mansion, the literally palatial surroundings, with candlelit tables scattered around a vast and stately courtyard, covered by a retractable roof on cooler evenings. This palace once belonged to one of Marrakesh's last great chiefs, Caïd Layadi. Its extraordinary architecture has been well-preserved: carved wood and painted ceilings, ancient zellijs and majestic space. The whole place lives and breathes elegance and sophistication. As far as the Moroccan inventive cuisine, Driss Segueni offers his superb menu made up of new Moroccan dishes. 17 2. Palm Grove (Reception and Dinner for June 2nd) As the red sun sinks and night falls, relax at low tables on colourful carpets to watch traditional folkloric dance and listen as a local storyteller recalls the tales of 1001 nights and legends of the desert. Delight in a feast of delicious Moroccan meal. A village of nomadic and caidal tents will be set up in a private area exclusively for your event. The area will be covered with red traditional Moroccan carpets. Round tables for 10 pax and servers will be wearing traditional dresses. Large choice of entertainment during dinner Toilettes , sinks and towels are provided The group will be welcomed by folkloric bands and horsemen ready to shoot in the sky as sign of arrival of the group! The guests will be served a tea or cocktail in the mean time folkloric bands continue their performance. At dinner time, guests will be seated to enjoy 18their meals.... 3. So Lougne: (Party of June 2nd) The So Lounge is the latest innovation from the Sofitel to exalt its guests.This concept offers 4 different atmospheres in one place. The So Zen is reserved to those who wish to enjoy the place without being bothered, sheltered from view. The So Good restaurant lounge, offers a slightly Moroccan cuisine revisited by the chef. Animation and shows are organized every evening. The So Nice, an alcohol-free bar terrace in the shade of Mamouni, ideal for relaxing. The So Fun handles to set the mood with live music followed the sounds of resident DJs. The cocktails are the specialty of the bar. 4. Palais Jad Mahal : (Farewell Dinner) Situated at the heart of the Hivernage quarter Palias Jad Mahal will open you the doors of originality with a dazzling parade signed by the sleepless nights, acrobats, dancers, fire-eaters and belly dancers. End your evening with original music and several revisited tubes. For night owls, the night continues at the Silver. 25 ActivITIES Duration: 10 hours / 10 minutes maximum to reach the farest attraction by car 08h00 a.m.: Pick up from Hotel in Marrakech. Start with the defining landmark of Marrakech its 12th-century tiled minaret of the Koutoubia mosque and its old remparts. Pal ais Bahia: A 19th century palace boasts a large courtyard, beautiful fountains, tiles, ornate wall-carvings, gardens, and is an excellent spot to find tranquility and marvel at traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Continue to the intriguing Saadien Tombs. After their amazing discovery in 1917, this breathtaking site has been carefully restored and well cared for as it has become one the most popular attractions in Morocco. Majorelle Gardens : These ornamental gardens were designed by Jacques Majorelle, a noted French painter and botanist. They are private gardens and are now owned by the French fashion house Yves St. Laurent. Here you can admire various botanical plants and wide array of cactus plants and other flora. 01h00 p.m.: Lunch in a Moroccan Restaurant near Jama El Fna square In the afternoon, visit of the wonderful Dar Si Said museum and explore the colorful souks of Marrakech: a sort of covered market stall, in the medina of Marrakech you will find streets upon streets lined with souks. Each trade - spices, carpets, jewelry, enamel, copper, brass, and cedar - is situated in the its unique quarter. Then, head towards the frenetic Djemaa el Fnaa square: this is the cultural heart of Marrakech, visiting it feels like taking a step back in time. It provides ever-changing entertainment, reaching its climax at sunset when the square is alive with storytellers, healers, snake charmers, acrobats, and countless food stalls. , and is an excellent spot to find tranquility and marvel at traditional. 06h00 p.m.: End of the visit & back to your hotel. Duration : 3 hours / 4 minutes to reach the starting point by minivan or coach Marrakech is blessed with many beautiful gardens. On this tour you will enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride and will visit the beautiful Menara Gardens and Old Medina remparts. Menara Gardens is lying in the shadows of Atlas Mountains and is one of the most appreciated views of Marrakech. Next you will have the chance to see all the ancient remparts of the city. This tour is a perfect way to admire the beautiful city of MArrakech! Duration : 8 Hours Located 30 kilometres from Marrakech, referred to in ancient times as the Marrakchi Desert, is perfectly nestled into the arid Agafay hills: an exquisite oasis along which runs the oued riverbeds with exceptional views across the vasr Moroccan wilderness. A perfect location where amateurs of outdoor pursuits are captivated by the feeling of freedom to perform their chosen sport as they wish in vast open spaces. A round of "Cross-Golf" (cross country golf, a new and original fun way of learning this sport), mountain bike rides, horse or donkey rides and camel bivouac treks are a few of the numerous activities that can be arranged at Bivouac Agafay, the perfect starting point for their adventures into the desert wilderness. Amongst such setting our sentiments slowly slip into those of nomadic romantic idealism. As a beautiful addition, nomadic tents are strategically placed around Bivouac Agafay, designed for guests to either comfortably sleep under the starts or set up to savour a memorable dinner amongst friends listening to the gentle rhythm of the local Gnawas musicians... an ideal way to appreciate the full beauty of the desert sky at night. Duration: 4 Hours / Pick up in the morning and 15 minutes drive to the flying location The experience starts from the pick up from your hotel. In a range Land Cruiser, you will be driven to the « take off » site. Enjoy spectacular views as you drift high across the Moroccan landscape. As we fly over the countryside we discover the amazing contrast that exists between the town and the surrounding countryside.