Dear Lovely Luxe life Achiever! I just know that you are reading this having already packed and unpacked and packed a dozen times! I know we have!!! We are so delighted that we will be sharing time together in Marrakech and making many life time memories. You are in for a most wonderful time experiencing the sights and sounds of another continent and I know we have lined up the best that Marrakech has available. So please read through this wonderful guide and know that it’s going to be even more special than you can imagine. We’ll be waiting to welcome you on the steps of the Taj Palace. With much love,
Mark & Liz
NESTLED IN THE LUXURIOUS AND EXCLUSIVE PALMERAIE REGION OF MARRAKECH, TAJ PALACE OFFERS BREATH TAKING VIEWS OF THE PROMINENT SNOW-CAPPED ATLAS MOUNTAINS. OPULENT AND MAJESTIC, THE PALACE UNFOLDS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING, FEATURING ALL THE SPLENDOURS OF MOORISH, INDIAN AND VENETIAN ARCHITECTURE. TAJ PALACE MARRAKECH IS SET ON 55 HECTARES OF BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS, SURROUNDED BY TRANQUIL PALM TREES AND OLIVE GROVES. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY CRAFTED WITH A VIVID BLEND OF SEDUCTIVE MOROCCAN AND EXOTIC INDIAN THEMES.
Day 1
08.05.13.
11:00 Guests to meet Dorian at Gatwick North Terminal. 11:25 Check-in for your flight to Marrakech via a private check-in desk that will display ‘Temple Spa’ signs. You will be required to produce your passport and drop off your luggage; here you will be issued with your boarding card. Once you have completed check in please go through security and then you have time to enjoy the shops or grab a bite to eat until your flight shows as ready for boarding, please keep an eye on the flight information screens. 13:25 Flight BA2666 from London Gatwick departs for Marrakech.
17:05 Flight BA2666 from London Gatwick arrives at Marrakech Menara. Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara airport you will be required to complete a landing card once you have done so please collect your own luggage and proceed as a group to arrivals where you will meet your Ground Manager Karim who will lead you to your transfer. Karim will be holding a Temple Spa Sign. The transfer will take approximately 40 minutes. 20:00 Welcome Champagne reception on the Veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens and pool area. 20:30 BBQ dinner in the Menzah Restaurant. Retire to bed or spend the night looking upon the star drenched sky.
Day 2 Day 3 09.05.13.
07:00 – 10:30 Breakfast in the Rumi Restaurant. Enjoy the morning spent at your leisure; please feel free to enjoy the excellent facilities that Taj Palace has to offer or why not take a walk to explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, surrounded by tranquil palm trees and olive groves. Lunch can be enjoyed at the Menza Restaurant between 11:30 and 16:00. 14:00 Meet in the main reception area ready for a fabulous quad biking tour of the Palm Grove area. Dress code: think desert so lots of dust, we recommend you wear shorts, a long sleeved top and sensible footwear (no flipflops or heels). 17:00 Return to Taj Palace and enjoy time at leisure. 19:00 Sunset drinks on the 1st floor terrace. 20:00 Depart Taj Palace for dinner at the beautiful Bo & Zin. 23:00 Return to Taj Palace. Retire to bed or spend the night enjoying nibbles and drinks with friends.
10.05.13.
07:00 – 11:00 Breakfast in the Rumi Restaurant. Day for you to spend at your leisure. Lunch can be enjoyed at the Menza Restaurant between 11:30 and 16:00. 19:00 Meet in reception ready for our transfer to the Delano Hotel for drinks and Tempura on the roof top overlooking historic Marrakech. 20:30 Evening dinner at Jad Mahal with live band and traditional performances. 00:00 Transfer back to the Taj Palace. Retire to bed or spend the night laughing with friends until sunrise.
Day 4 Day 5 11.05.13.
07:00 – 11:00 Breakfast in the Rumi Restaurant. Morning at Leisure. 10:30 Shopping Tour in the Medina. 14:00 There will be the opportunity to enjoy some traditional nibbles in the Medina. 19:30 Drinks reception in the Royal Suite followed by a sumptuous dinner ‘Sex & the City style’ on the Emperors Balcony. Retire to bed and enjoy your final night of complete rest and relaxation.
12.05.13.
07:00 – 11:00 Breakfast in the Rumi Restaurant. 14:00 Farewell lunch in Menzah Restaurant. 16:15 Meet in hotel reception ready for your transfer back to the airport ready for your return flight home. 17:10 Guests to arrive at Marrakech Menara airport. Check-in for your flight to London Gatwick. You will be required to produce your passport and drop off your luggage; here you will be issued with your boarding card. Once you have completed check in please go through security and then you have time to enjoy the shops or grab a bite to eat until your flight shows as ready for boarding, please keep an eye on the flight information screens
Information ADDRESS Taj Palace Marrakech P.O Box 12440 Annakhil, Palmeraie, 40016 Marrakech, Morocco. Telephone: (212) 524 327 777 Marrakech
CONTACT Prior to departure please contact Natalie Coldwell from YES with any special requests or questions concerning your stay on 01422 206297 Natalie.Coldwell@yes-01.com For assistance during your stay, Mark Gill can be contacted on +44 (0) 7769 904982 CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Check in at Taj Palace will be from 15:00hrs, although your room may be ready prior Check out at Taj Palace is at 12:00hrs All facilities can be used outside of these times TRAVEL Flights and transfers have been booked on your behalf. Please make your arrangements to get to and from Gatwick Airport.
FLIGHT DETAILS Outbound – Thursday 8th May 2013 British Airways flight number BA2666. Depart London Gatwick North Terminal 13.25hrs, arrives into Marrakech 17:05hrs Inbound – Monday 12th May 2012 British Airways flight number BA2667. Depart Marrakech Menara 19:10hrs, arrives into London Gatwick North Terminal 22:35hrs
If you would like to set up a bill back facility to your room for any additional activities, drinks or hotel services you will be asked for a swipe of your credit/debit card by hotel reception, these costs should be settled before your departure from Taj Palace.
HOLD LUGGAGE allowance 23kg
CURRENCY The currency in Morocco is Moroccan Dirhams; currency can be changed with hotel reception at Taj Palace.
HAND LUGGAGE must not exceed 56x45x25cm. Liquids must be in a container with a maximum volume of 100 ml and all liquid containers meeting the maximum volume of 100ml should be fitted comfortably into a transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag. INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Four nights’ accommodation at Taj Palace, all pre planned activities, lunches and dinners are with our compliments. Lunches and dinners will include a beverage package.
TEMPERATURE The average temperature in Marrakech in May will be between 21C and 27C.
DRESS CODE Day times will be casual wear. Evenings will be relaxed glamour. There will be a quad biking activity which will require you to wear sensible foot wear. It is recommended when you visit the souks that ladies cover their shoulders.