Morocco’s third-largest city, Marrakesh is a beautifully chaotic city where glimpses of medievalism can still be glimpsed amid its modern buildings of business. There still is a Marrakesh Express train, and the city, which sits on the edge of the Atlas Mountains, can trace its founding almost 1,000 years, to AD 1062. A famed tourism destination since hippies, hipsters and The Rolling Stones discovered it in the late 1960s, Marrakesh’s ancient city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than two million visit here every year. With more than 12 miles of walls edging parts of its interior, its souks (or markets) are the biggest draw, but as an Imperial city there are numerous and gorgeous squares – especially Djamaa El Fna, and mosques and other architecturally important buildings. Marrakesh event venues are among the most atmospheric and cosmopolitan of the country.

The city’s principal airport is the Marrakesh-Menara International Airport (RAK), which is only two miles southwest of the city center. Flights come here from all over Europe, but the main entry point for North Americans is Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The whole city is unique, therefore, hosting an event like this is an obvious decision.

The whole city is unique, so finding that perfect space for a function is not a problem and we have found one for the Nigeria/Morocco Business Women Summit.

SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE HOST CITY: MARRAKESH

Airport:

Marrakesh-Menara International Airport

Population:                                                           909, 000

Restaurants:                                                         500

Country code:                                                       212

Sales Tax:                                                               20%

Currency:                                                                Moroccan Dirham

Standard Tipping Practice:                            10%

Electricity:                                                             220v/50hz

Official languages:                                             Arabic

Credit cards and travelers cheque widely accepted.