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EC LIVE 5DAY RETREAT MARRAKECH
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Day 1 : April 17th
Your airport pick up will be privately arranged depending on the time of your arrival, your English speaking driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your Riad for check in.
16:30 - PM After making sure everyone has checked in, the WNDRFL family will come together around a proper welcome tea ceremony and introduction, and meet our local guide Azzedine who will lead a tour trough the old Medina for immersion, introducing some of the rituals and values of the moroccan culture. After a stroll in the historical world heritage Jemaa el fna square, a stop at the cafe France rooftop is arranged to capture the picturesque view on the Koutoubia mosque, the food stalls, snake charmers and music bands in such a vibrant and folklorique way. !
19:30 pm A shuttle bus is organized to transport the WNDRFL family after the sunset scenes of the square to the dinner venue, a vibrant restaurant with Moroccan belly dancing show and local entertainment!
Dinner is a la carte.
23:00 is last shuttle to leave for the Riad (Transfers can be arranged for those who are seeking a nightclub party experience at an additional cost 20$ per person)
Day 2 : April 18th
10:00 AM After breakfast, today you will explore with our certified experience leader the ancient Bahia Palace from the days of the harem, now populated by a sentry of nesting storks, enter the ancient royal Saadian Tombs, explore the vibrant and historic Jewish Mellah where some of the best jewelry is found in Morocco, and view the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entry into the 9th century walled Medina.
13:00 Pm around this time you should be in the heart of the Medina and our guide will suggest a lunch break at one of the local spots depending on the area where you are located at that time, remember ! this can be an intuitive guided tour at any point so being in the present moment and trusting your experienced guide and the team is key.
The afternoon, it’s time for a treasure hunt! an exciting way of discovering the hidden gems of the ancient Medina alleyways, with an adventurous twist inspired by the famous movie The man who knew too much.
Your time back at the Riad depends on how long it takes you to solve all the clues, find the treasure and save the princess!
20:30 -Tonight’s dinner is Fatima”s treat - We depart for a real authentic dinner experience with Simo and Youssef’s family, their mom Fatima is known to be the best cook in town when it comes to moroccan cuisine and delicacies. You will be expected to share you treasures from the Medina with everyone, or at least some stories.
The shuttle is arranged for you after diner.
Day 3 - April 19th
8:30 - After breakfast, embark on a day trip to the coastal gem of Essaouira. stop on the way at one of the women’s cooperatives to learn about the Argan trees and the process of making Argan oil ( both cosmetic and table oil ) . The drive from Marrakech is around 2h30.
11:30 Arriving in Essaouira enjoy a guided tour accompanied by one of our local guides in this lovely town. Back in the 1960’s the town provided a haven and inspiration for musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens. In later times Essaouira became the cultural inspiration for Orson Welles 'Othello', which was filmed on Essaouira’s streets and around the Skala area.
13:30PM a Buffet style lunch will be awaiting you alongside with a Gnawa performance at Dar L”ousia rooftop overlooking the Harbor and cost of the Essaouira.
15:30PM Go for a stroll with your local guide and feel the hippy spirit of this artistic town as you explore its charming streets and soak in its maritime ambiance before heading back to Marrakech.
20:30 Estimated time of arrival in Marrakech.
Day 4 - April 20th
9:30 AM your local guide will meet you at your Riad and off for a discovery of the new part of Marrakech and its famous neighborhoods ( Gueliz and Hivernage ).!
"One of the must-see spots of Marrakech is a recently opened museum located at the former fashion house of Yves Saint Laurent. Measuring in at 4,000 square meters, the museum is dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent‘s life, as a 400m2 permanent exhibition space showcases the fashion work of Yves Saint Laurent.
You will visit Jardin Majorelle – gifted to Marrakesh city by YSL. Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé bought the electric-blue villa and its garden to preserve the vision of its original owner, landscape painter Jacques Majorelle, and keep it open to the public.
13:00 PM Light Lunch will be planned by your guide on the spot before you make your way back to the riad to rest up and gather your energy for Eduardo Castillo’s concert experience.
18:30 PM Meet top at the Riad for pre concert reception, a selection small bites and cocktails will be awaiting.
19:30 We make our way through the Medina to the concert venue.
20:30 PM EC LIVE - The Overview Effect concert, a fusion of music and cultural immersion.
23:00 After party. we will make our way to “Dar Soukar” for some more dancing
Day 5 - April 21st
Savor your last retreat day breakfast at the riad before spending a leisurely morning at your own pace. Our team will arrange your airport transfer, marking the end of your unforgettable
Marrakech retreat.
Depart with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for Moroccan culture.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
4 nights accommodations in high end boutique Riad
Airport transfer (pick-up & drop off)
All ground transportation
Daily breakfast + 3 group dinners + 1 lunch experience
Curated EC LIVE concert + preconcert reception pass
Day trip to the UNESCO city of Essaouira
Entry to all historic and museum sites mentioned in the program
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare
Visa Fee if applicable
Travel/Medical Insurance
Additional Expenditures / Shopping
Extra meals & alcoholic beverages
EARLY BIRD FARE (until March 10)
$2,950 USD per person for shared accommodation (double)
+$550 for private accommodation
Payments by credit/debit card, are available.
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