The document outlines an incentive travel program to Marrakech, Morocco, highlighting the city's rich culture, history, and geography, including its mountain ranges and vibrant old towns. It details a five-day itinerary featuring guided tours, local cuisine, and various luxury accommodation options, emphasizing the unique blend of traditional Moroccan and modern European influences. Suggested activities and dining experiences are also provided, showcasing the diverse attractions and hospitality of Marrakech.

1. Marrakech sample incentive travel program
By MOROCCO DMC

2. Morocco DMC by Extra Mile Destination Management
Company
Boulevard Mozdalifa Immeuble Riad Nawal G Bureau B3
Marrakech 40000
www.moroccodmc.com
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Tel: +212661792104
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3. 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.

4. 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 postive 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...

5. Country information:
Morocco has been staunchly independent throughout its history
yet remained open to ideas, creating a heady mix of cultures,
religions and languages with ancient roots and a strikingly modern
outlook. The influence of Romans, Arabs and Europeans is
spotted in monuments throughout the country. Though you will
hear French spoken in city boulevards - a vestige of the 50-year
French Protectorate - a half-dozen Berber languages and
Moroccan Arabic are still widely spoken. Morocco is a unique
blend of the African Berber, Arab and Mediterranean.
For centuries travellers have crossed shifting sands and braved
mountain passes in search of mythic Morocco. They arrive
dazzled by its royal palaces, extraordinary oases and spectacular
feats of hospitality.
Location: North Africa.
Time: GMT.
Area: 710,850 sq km (274,461 sq miles).
Population: 31.6 million (2008).
Population Density: 44 per sq km.
Capital: Rabat. Population: 1.6 million (2005).
Electricity: 220 V

6. DAY MORNING LUNCH AFTERNOON EVENING
Day 1
Arrival at Marrakech
airport
Welcome dinner at your
hotel
Day 2
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Guided tour of
Marrakech Medina &
Souks
- Lunch at Restaurant Le
Jardin in Marrakech
- Meet your horses and
carts for a scenic drive
around the Medina wall
and Gueliz to Majorelle
Gardens.
- Late afternoon at leisure
- Dinner at Dar MArjana
Moroccan restaurant
day 3
- Breakfast at hotel
- Berber trails jeep Safari
at the Atlas Mountains
- Lunch in Kasbah du
Toubkal
Afternoon activities ( Jeep
Safari to the Atlas
Mountains )
Dinner at Bo-zin
Day 4
- Breakfast at your hotel
- different activities to
choose from
Lunch within the activities
or at your hotel
- Different activities to
choose from
- Farewell dinner at Had
Mahal
Day 5
- Morning at leisure before
transfer to Marrakech
airport
Program suggestion

7. Suggested Marrakech hotels
Savoy Le Grand Hotel (5***** )
website: www.savoylegrandhotel.com
Property Location
A stay at Savoy Le Grand Hotel places you in the heart of Marrakech, minutes from Place of Youth and close to Jamaa el Fna. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Palais des Congres and Bab El Djedid.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 368 guest rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless
Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools and a health club. Additional amenities
include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and supervised childcare/activities.
Dining
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Thirsty? Quench your thirst at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily

8. Naoura Barriere ( 5***** deluxe )
website: www.lucienbarriere.com/localized/en/hotel/etablissements/hotel_ryads_naoura_barriere.htm
85 rooms, Central medina location, Classic Hotel, All suites, Exclusive luxury, Contemporary design, Choice of restaurants, Spa, Swimming pool.
Sitting in the heart of the Medina, the Hotel & Ryads Naoura Barrière raises the bar for accommodation in this city. Surrounded by high stone walls, it offers a delightful blend of Moroccan culture and
French 'art de vivre'. The entire site is spread over nearly five acres, set in a magnificent garden full of exotic flowers.･Rooms at the Hotel & Ryads Naoura Barrière are quite simply stunning: decorated
with lattice-work furniture, dark woods and top-quality materials against a minimalist background of white. Each of the suites is fitted with a king-size bed, separate dressing room, surround sound
home entertainment system and internet connection. When it comes to dining you are spoiled for choice: there is The Fouquet’s Marrakech, which offers international dishes with French touches; The
Wardya, offering classic Mediterranean food; and The Nuphar Bar, the perfect place in the evenings. The U Spa offers traditional Moroccan hammams, an aquatic well-being course, and a fitness centre
to keep your body in shape, physically and spiritually. There is also a hairdressing salon. For younger members of the family, the hotel organises Club Diwi, which offers a range of fun activities.
Outside you will find a large heated swimming pool, along with a terrace the perfect place to catch the sun.

9. ES SAADI PALACE ( 5***** Superior )
Website: http://www.essaadi.com/EN/palace.htm
Location : City Centre in the Hivernage residential area, just next to Sofitel, 5 minutes from Djemaa El Fna Square and 10 minutes to the airport
Rooms: «Suites only» hotel: Junior suites (70 sqm) : 52 including 28 twins Executive suite (80 sqm.) : 17 including 1 twin Superior Duplex Suite 110 sqm.) : 5 Superior Corner suite (110
sqm.) : 3 Deluxe corner suite 150 sqm.) : 2 Deluxe Duplex Suite (150 sqm.) : 1 Deluxe Senior suite (150 sqm) : 3 «Ksar» Pool side for 4 persons (160 sqm.) : 8 Salon Corner suite (210
sqm.) : 1
F & B: «Lagons et Jardins» for organic Buffet lunches and served dinners , the garden and pooside restaurant; «La Cour des Lions» for Gastronomic French and re-invented Moroccan creations.
«L’Epicurien» for bistro style meal, in the Casino de Marrakech next door. Gala dinner possible for 400 in served dinner at pleniary room «Jean Bauchet»
Spa, Beauty, Fitness: The Oriental Spa, with all traditional services (Hammam, sauna, massages etc..) plus Aromatherapy, Yoga tuitions, Beauty treatments

10. Four Seasons Marrakech 5***** deluxe
website: www.fourseasons.com/Marrakech
An easy walk from the ancient ramparts of the Medina and across from the Menara Gardens, the rose-hued walls of Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech enfold a resort and spa in 40 acres of sunlit Moorish
gardens – filled with birdsong, fountains and infinite rewards, for families, couples or groups.
This elegant Moroccan medina with its light, contemporary touch is calming, comfortable, private yet inspiringly open !
The 141 guest rooms – including 27 spacious suites – each has a private balcony with contemplative views of the grounds, the historic Menara Gardens next door, or the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.
The Provençal restaurant presents the tastes of Southern France in a fresh new light, while upstairs at the rooftop bar the vibe is decidedly hip and cool.
The Southern Cuisine restaurant is an innovative mingling of the flavours of Morocco, Andalusia and Italy.
Pause in the comfort of the Tea Lounge, with views of the snowcapped mountains.
Share cocktails in the Library Bar. Refresh with a cooling drink under the palms at the Pool Grill
Two spa pavilions are set in the Moorish gardens. The main pavilion features 15 luxurious treatment rooms – while a separate pavilion offers a hideaway for royalty, celebrities or couples with two VIP
spa rooms. Bask in the healing heat of traditional hammams. Treat hair, skin and nails to transformative revitalisation in the salon. Tone and energize in the state-of-the-art gym. Two pools with
whirlpool offer outdoor relaxation in the resort-like gardens.

11. Radisson Blu Marrakech ( 5***** )
website: www.fourseasons.com/Marrakech
Set in the heart of Marrakech, this hotel in the Gueliz quarter lets visitors experience this Moroccan city’s modern bustle. Part of the newly built Carré Eden complex, the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel
provides immediate access to the complex’s internationally recognized stores and restaurants as well as the trendy nightlife nearby. Designed by famous architect Imaad Rahmouni, this modern
Marrakech hotel features a beautiful lobby, patio and restaurant. It’s a striking contrast to the city’s historic quarter located just 10 minutes away, where guests can explore the Djemaa El-Fna square and
traditional souks. The hotel’s 198 rooms and suites exude a soothing, contemporary vibe, created by designers Lotfi Sidi Rahal and Meriem Benkirane. Guests enjoy modern amenities like Free high-
speed, wireless Internet access and LED television with satellite channels. The on-site restaurant, lounge and bar create a unique open venue, where guests can enjoy tapas, sushi or savory organic meat
and fish prepared on a charcoal grill. The hotel’s facilities include an aquarium swimming pool surrounded by a spacious patio with sunbeds, a spa, a fitness center, and an event space comprising 10
commodious meeting rooms for business and private events.
PS: This hotel is scheduled to open on May 2016

12. Suggested restaurants
DAR MARJANA ( Moroccan cuisine )
Location : Near Dar Elbacha Palace. Direct coach access
Capacity : 1 salon for 40, 1 for 20 and 50 in the lovely patio
(covered and heated in Winter)
Menu Rate from: 800 DH including pre dinner drink (alcohol cocktail of fruit juices) and wine and mineral water - up to 1 bottle of each per person - during the meal, after dinner
liquor : Cognac, Mahia or Peppermint Get
Web site : www.darmarjanamarrakech.com
Our opinion: The quality of the venue is far above that shown on their website !! it s a lovely place, full of atmosphere, easily accessible and the food is extremely good.

13. Bozin ( International cuisine )
At the gates of Marrakech, the Bô-Zin is a fun and trendy, unique place. The exceptional musical ambiance produced by the Dj invites you to prolong the evening into the warm wide-open
spaces that mingle with the contemporary decor. A veranda dominates the exotic garden where luxurious ponds and summer lounges were designed for your enjoyment. The menu offers a trip of
multiple flavors around the world. A place not to be left out in Marrakech.
website: www.bo-zin.com
( Please note that they have two services on the weekend : 20:00 to 22:30 & 22:45 and up )

14. Jad Mahal (Fusion cuisine )
Website: http://www.jad-mahal.com/palais/
This is a highly colourful, festive place that includes a restaurant, a bar and a stage for shows. The décor wavers between India and Morocco with wide colourful areas. Service is clever and the
dishes are world cuisine style, organized by David Ducroq. It is a place within Marrakech to go for dinner or just to have a drink, listen to live music and admire the talent of the superb Oriental
dancers.

15. Buddha Bar (Asian cuisine )
Website: www.buddhabar.ma
At long last Marrakech has its own Buddha Bar. Eagerly anticipated, the Marrakech Buddha Bar officially opened on Saturday, 24 October 2015 amid much fanfare. With an opulent decor boasting
magnificent colours, scents and cultural influences; an atmosphere of exquisite refinement invites you on a journey for the senses!
Buddha Bar Marrakech is a lounge bar with an exotic restaurant. The talented chefs blend Asian, Indian and European cooking methods and ingredients to bring you a delectable Fusion cuisine inspired
by an exotic Pacific Rim cooking style.

16. Le Jardin des epices - For lunch
Hidden away down a secluded Medina alleyway, Le Jardin brings a touch of French elegance and refinement to the bustle of the Marrakech old town. It is an oasis of peace within the chaotic
world of the Medina, and allows diners to experience the palatial charm of ancient Marrakech in peace and quiet. Located in a 17th-century mansion, Le Jardin is built around a large central
courtyard and features a beautiful combination of traditional Moroccan design and retro 1960s décor. It was started by Kamal Laftimi and interior designer Anne Favier, who discovered the
house in ruins and rebuilt it to suit their very distinctive tastes. They now describe it as a ‘place of culture’ in which guests can relax, enjoy film screenings and other special events, and feast on
the extensive menu of Moroccan classics and organic dishes.

17. Kasbah du Toubkal roof top terrace - For lunch
High above sea level, the Kasbah du Toubkal looks out over three major valleys carved from majestic rocky mountains rising to over 4,000 metres. Near the foot of the highest peak in North Africa, it's
only 40 miles from Marrakech, but the peace and quiet and seclusion are so complete the city seems a million miles away.
Lunch at Kasbah du Toubkal is a genuine Berber experience offering healthy, balanced diet.
Lunch is prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional Berber methods.
Enjoy the breath taking snow capped Atlas Mountains and Berber villages as a backdrop while being served in low tables with cushions and low stools.
PS: No alcohol is sold in the Kasbah but we can arrange some wine and beer to be served for you.

18. Suggested social activities
Guided tour of the Souks & markets - Half day
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: it covers a
surprisingly small area for such a large city, but as everything is so compact it makes them all the more enjoyable. Some of the most photogenic areas are the Dyer's Souk, where
skins and brightly coloured wool are hung out to dry, the Slipper Souk, where you can watch all kinds of sandals and shoes being made and where the smell of glue races up your
nostrils, and the inevitable Carpet Souk. One of the loudest places is the fascinating Blacksmith's Souk, where welders make sparks fly and the constant noise of banging and
clanging resonates through you.
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.

19. Marrakech discovery tour - Half day
Visit the most beautiful palaces and monuments in Marrakech including Bahia Palace: Built in the late 19th century, the name literally means 'brilliance' and
was intended to be the greatest Palace of its time. You will also visit the Saadian tombs, only recently discovered in 1917 and restored. The tombs have,
because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction. Stroll through the labyrinth of narrow streets in the Medina and visit the famous Souks,
selling everything from leather to clothing to spices. Witness the astonishing spectacle of Djemaa El Fna Square. Used equally by locals and tourists, you will
find juice stalls, water sellers and snake charmers by day and dancing boys, storytellers and magicians by night. As darkness descends, the square fills with
food stalls. for visitors of Marrakech

20. Meet the Berbers ( Jeep safari to the Atlas Mountains )- Full day
After breakfast , depart on jeeps to follow the Berber trails. This day trip can be chauffeured or self drive, and a road 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 b
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 Imlil Village where different activities will be suggested before lunch:
- Join your ocal Berber guide for an hour hike in the Toubkal National Park
- Ride a mule and visit Toubkal National Park
- Farniente, and relax at the roof top terrace of the Kasbah while you wait for everybody to get back for lunch.
Mid afternoon drive back to Marrakech.

21. ladies morning ( Coking workshop & Henna tattooing )- Half day
This morning, you’ll learn how to cook a Tangia in a riad in the heart of the Medina, Tangia is a very famous dish in Marrakech: Start with a tour in the Souks where you’ll do your
ingredients shopping yourselves with your guide: vegetables, meat and spices, at the end of the course, accompany your guide to a «Fernatchi», a traditional baker, and leave your
Tangia pot to be cooked in a traditional oven. Come back to your riad for a Henna tattooing session while the Tangia is being cooked. a local English speaking lady will be joining
you for lunch while chatting about different Moroccan ladies common subjects.
Gentleman will join you for lunch after their working session.

22. Golf at Samanah Country Club
While the ladies enjoy their morning activities, gentlemen are invited to play golf at Samanah golf club:
Samanah Golf Club is the Marrakech most recently created course, and a remarkable piece of design. It is a selective course, uncluttered with pointless traps. There is no lack of
natural obstacles to contend with, including river, waterfall, lake, and a tangled forest of olive trees and cacti, so you will need all the strategic skills you can muster! With the
majestic Atlas Mountains in the background, the club offers no less than five different courses, each one of them a challenge and a pleasure to play.

23. Marrakech by air - Hot air balloon - Early morning
Early pick up frpm your hotel and depart by a 4*4 vehicle to the take off pad near the palmeraie north of Marrakech. During one hour of scenic flight, you will have superb panoramic
views over small villages, the immense palm grove extending as far as the Tensift River, and the backdrop of the Atlas mountains. 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) The flight is followed by a 4*4
mini circuit, ending in a typical tiny hamlet where you will enjoy Mint tea and moroccan pastry prepared by the local villagers. Return to the hotel around midday, after crossing the
Tensift river and the palmeraie.

24. Quad biking / camel trekking in the palmeraie - Half day
A roller coaster ride awaits you as you go quad-biking in the lush green expanse of the Palm groves just 30 minutes north of Marrakech. This is an adventure for adrenaline seekers
that offers you the chance to admire the local desert, palm trees, rivers and mansions nestled in the shade of the palms as you zip between the trees.
Your adventure will start with a 20 minutes initiation and security rules, then each delegate will be driving his own quad. Half way, there will be a tea stop at one of the Berber
houses in the area served along with local crepes. Please note that this activity can be combined with a camel trek in the palmeraie.

25. Oriental Spa - Half day
Many riads in Marrakech have opened small spa retreats with stylish Moorish surroundings, offering a host of traditional and oriental treatments to revitalize 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: traditional Moroccan hammams, relaxing milk baths with rose petals, facials and toning mineral
wraps. Many of the products used are handmade and derived from local plants and minerals. Our featured properties offer special inclusive packages.

26. Transportation
Motor coach ( 40 passengers ) Mercedes Vito ( 5 passengers )
Mercedes Sprinter ( 15 passengers ) Mercedes Limo ( 2 passengers )

27. Morocco DMC by Extra Mile Destination Management
Company
Boulevard Mozdalifa Immeuble Riad Nawal G Bureau B3
Marrakech 40000
www.moroccodmc.com
Email: contact@moroccodmc.com
Tel: +212661792104
The power of local knowledge