Morocco
Proven Morocco & Marrakesh Destination Management Company: DMC and planner for Specialist
Incentive, Conference Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide
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UNITOURS MAROC(ASTA / IATA / UFTAA) |
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ROYAL AIR MAROC - UK GROUP SALES & RESERVATIONS
Tel: 020 7307 5830 / 5820 / 5740 / E-Mail: mbergel@royalairmaroc.com
Website: www.royalairmaroc.com
Sales Manager: Maryse Bergel
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General Information
| Government |
Constitutional Monarchy |
| Capital |
Rabat |
| GMT |
NA in winter time. UK is one hour ahead in summer as Morocco is GMT all year round |
| Online Weekly Weather |
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day/morocco |
| Yearly Weather Climate |
www.weather.uk.msn.com/morocco |
| Airport |
Menara Marrakech International Airport, 6 km |
| Average Flying Time from London |
3 hours 15 minutes |
| Passport & Visa Requirements |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/mar/mar040.asp |
| Health and Medical information |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/mar/mar080.asp |
| Public Holidays |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/mar/mar070.asp |
| Currency |
Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| Currency Converter |
www.oanda.com/convert/classic |
| Language |
Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy |
| Electricity |
220/240 volts |
| Population |
34,343,219 (July 2008 est.) |
| Total Land Area |
446,300 sq km |
| Coastline |
1,835 km |
| Driving |
On the right |
| Transportation |
Railway system 1,893 km, Highways 59,474 km., 29,440 paved, taxis & rental cars readily available |
Company
For the conference, event and incentive organiser who is seeking a destination with a difference that is within easy flying distance of the UK, yet worlds apart in terms of culture and lifestyle; why not consider Marrakesh?
Unitours, created in 1981 by Paula Breton and awarded the title of "Best Travel Agency" by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, covers the whole country. However we believe that Marrakesh is the "Jewel in the Crown" of Morocco for the majority of Incentive & Conference Groups.
Unitours offers a complete Destination Management Service. They will work with you to plan an exciting and innovative programme, negotiate with suppliers on your behalf and then ensure an efficient and trouble free operation from the moment your clients arrive.
Destination
MARRAKESH - MOROCCO BOUND
Marrakesh is a very different location, but one that combines all of the ingredients that go together to make up a total incentive destination.
There are a wide choice of hotels on offer to suit conference and incentive buyers' requirements, including the world famous La Mamounia which will open April 2009 after 3 years renovation.
Superb conference facilities, if required, are available in the Palais Des Congrès by Hotel Mansour Eddahbi and the CCIP: "Centre de Conférence International de la Palmeraie " next to Palmeraie Golf Palace.
The old walled city with its souks and Djemaa El Fna Square offers a fascinating glimpse into the local lifestyle.
Superb Moroccan and European cuisine, excellent recreational facilities including three 18-hole Golf Courses as well as the King's personal course. A variety of evening entertainment with international nightclubs as well as the spectacular "Fantasia" where a Moroccan spectacular can be tailored to your clients' requirements, or a choice of discotheques and casinos.
There are extensive sightseeing opportunities, many of which can be arranged as participation events, mountain rallies in four-wheel drive vehicles, treasure hunts in the old city, camel riding and much, much, more.
Example Programme
DAY ONE
Assistance on arrival at Marrakesh airport. Transfer to the chosen hotel where welcome drinks are served before dinner.
DAY TWO
American buffet breakfast in the hotel. Then a guided tour of Marrakesh including the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs and the Bahia Palace. The tour can also be undertaken as a treasure hunt with clues guiding participants to the various sights of interest - the best answers to other clues regarding what they have seen are rewarded by prizes.
Lunch will be served at the hotel, then the tour will re-commence in horse drawn carriages to the Menara Gardens, the walls of Marrakesh, the Royal Palace, the Souks and Djemaa El Fna Square.
After dinner in the hotel, a gambling and/or Dancing evening at Il Teatro.
DAY THREE
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart for Asni & Ouirgane. Located at the foot of Djebel Toubkal, the highest peak of North Africa, the Berber village of Asni can be reached after crossing Tahnaout - a small village clinging to the mountain and hardly distinguishable from it and the steep gorges of the Gheghaia river. The weekly Tuesday and Saturday country markets are the meeting point of all the small farmers around. It is a very typical scene and an interesting place to browse around. This excursion will finish with highlight of a lunch at the "La Roseraie, a lovely restaurant set amidst a beautiful rose garden. Duration: Approximately 7 hrs.
Dinner this evening will be utterly and authentically Moroccan, in a Kasbah near the Palmgove with Mechoui, Royal Couscous, a vibrant folklore show and Fantasia, a traditional horse race. For large groups possibility to set up an exclusive private Bedouin camp complete with waterpipe tent!!
DAY FOUR
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure, until transfer to the airport for departure.
Our Very Special Tour
TIFEROUINE KASBAH TOUR
An extraordinary full-day tour by chauffeured landrovers into the countryside, to the foot of the Atlas mountains, South East of Marrakesh, with lunch on a Berber farm, or a bedouin camp by the reservoir of the dam.
In the afternoon return to Marrakesh, following the Lalla Takerkoust dam.
NB : Other itineraries - far from the crowd - are also available!!
Suggested Sightseeing
MARRAKESH
Sightseeing within the Medina includes:
Outside the City:
- Ourika Valley
- Asni and Ouirgane
- Essaouira
- Tamesloht, Amizmiz and Lalla Takerkoust dam reservoir lake
And Unitours secret itineraries …
Theme Party Ideas for Incentives
1001 NIGHTS WITH COSTUMES
Moroccan traditional dinner, with transfer by "caleches" (horse-driven carriages), complete costumes and Moroccan wedding for one couple in the group.
Convention Centres
" Le Palais des Congrés de Marrakech "
Direct access from Mansour Eddahbi Hotel
The MINISTERS Room 1700 seats (theatre style only - built in projection room).
The ROYAL Room 2000 persons theatre style - 1500 persons conference style - 1700 persons for Gala dinner with show - 2500 persons for cocktails.
IThe AMBASSADORS Room - 448 seats (theatre style only - built in projection room)
The FEZ Rooms (2 rooms available) - 300 persons theatre style - 200 pax school style - 180 pax conference style
The KARAM Rooms (4 rooms available) 90 persons theatre style - 60 pax school style - 50 pax conference style
IThe REDA Rooms (5 rooms available) - 50 persons theatre style - 30 pax school style - 25 pax conference style
"Centre de Conférence International de la Palmeraie " on the grounds of Palmeraie Golf Palace 4000m² of meetings and exhibition modular space …
A Few Extra Touches
- A welcome rose for the ladies.
- A welcome mini folklore show upon arrival at hotel
- In Room, 3 postcards already stamped to UK
- Welcome typical purse with 15 Dirhams (Approx. £1) in small change to help arrival tipping.
- Moroccan costume to be worn by clients at traditional dinner.
- Bunch of 9 roses for the ladies, nicely packed for travel & to be offered on departure day.
- Moroccan sweets onboard the coach with 2 soft drinks.
- Photographer and/or Video service for the gala dinner
- International Security Companies available
And more ……
SPORTS IN AND AROUND MARRAKESH
Golf, Tennis, Horse Riding, Camel Riding, Mountain Biking, Go Karting, Hunting, Fishing, Skiing and Hot Air Ballooning.
Welcome Gifts
- Brass or copper plates, Candles, Chiselled book marks, Passmentry key rings
- Gourmet Tagines: Tagine (earthenware cooking plate) with choice of spices and leather-bound Moroccan cooking book
- Traditional Berber Cosmetic Baskets
- Marketry boxes from Essaouira
- Traditional Poteries from Safi and Fes, Modern poteries from designers workshop in Marrakech
- Bottles of Moroccan wine
- Fresh roses
- Basket of winter fresh fruits and fresh vegetables
- Moroccan candies and sweets.
- Essential Oils, Cosmetic Argan Oil in pretty packaging
- Hammam gloves / Bath towels embroided with Company's Logo.
- Beautiful coffee table books on Marrakesh.
Specialist Groups
- Agriculture
- Archeology
- Architecture (Islamic)
- Botany
- Ethnology
- Geology
- History
- Music
- Ornithology
- Wine