Morocco: a country that immediately evokes scenes from a thousand and one nights, fairy tale stories, and a landscape with varied colors ranging from arid deserts to white beaches, through to colorful spice stalls. In short, many beautiful things that make you want to explore the country, and perhaps a next destination for a corporate retreat. Indeed, in terms of corporate events, Morocco is the perfect setting for activities that strengthen team cohesion. Interested in learning more? Here is our selection of incentive activities to do during a team-building in Morocco.
Top 7 Activities to Do on a Team Building Trip in Morocco
From Taghazout to Marrakech, passing through Agadir or the Agafay Desert, Morocco is the perfect place to host your corporate retreat. If you’re not yet familiar with the country, here are 7 activities you can do during your team building trip to Morocco: - Hiking in Paradise Valley; - Surfing lessons at Devil’s Rock; - Visiting the Agafay Desert; - Motorized discovery aboard a buggy, quad, or 4x4; - Discovering Morocco from the sky; - Canyoning; - Conquering the Atlas by helicopter. Let’s look at the details of each activity one by one.
Hiking in Paradise Valley Located in Taghazout, Paradise Valley is one of the must-visit spots in Morocco. For your corporate retreat, we thus propose a hike through this valley to discover its many strengths. During the hike, lead your team to outdo themselves while discovering the honey route. Then, end your adventure with a refreshing break in one of the valley’s natural pools, in one of its waterfalls, or in one of its rocky basins. For those who aren’t keen on swimming, it’s possible to rest under the palm trees or perfect your tan during a sunbathing session. Of course, don’t forget to bring hydration and sun protection.
Surfing lessons at Devil’s Rock Still in Taghazout, try a one-of-a-kind experience and offer your coworkers the opportunity to learn surfing. The stakes of this activity:
- Self-improvement;
- Acquiring new skills;
- Challenge;
- Cohesion. For this activity, head to Devil’s Rock which, despite its devil-connoting name, proves to be an excellent spot for beginner surfers. Experienced instructors will obviously direct the initiation sessions to ensure the learners’ safety. In addition to surfing, you should know that at Devil’s Rock, you can also enjoy the beach for a relaxing moment once the lessons are over.
- Visiting the Agafay Desert Morocco, apart from its paradise-like oasis and beautiful beaches, is also known for its vast desert areas. For your team building trip to Morocco, we thus recommend a coworker outing to the Agafay Desert. During this desert experience, you and your team will be embarked within a nomadic sports camp. On the agenda:
- Various sports competitions, notably, races on mountain bikes or quads;
- Camel rides, an essential experience to try in Morocco;
- A 4x4 ride. All activities proposed as part of this desert experience in Agafay are supervised by experienced instructors. Moreover, throughout the day, you can enjoy the comfort of numerous facilities deployed on-site, including: restrooms, a place to eat and drink, and a HQ as a resting area.
- Motorized discovery aboard a buggy, quad, or 4x4 For fans of motorsports or amateurs wishing to take their first steps in this world, Morocco offers you the opportunity to freely indulge in your passion. Indeed, as a team building activity, you can opt for motorized rides through the streets of Morocco. Recommended places for this type of outing are Taghazout, Souss, Palmeraie, or Djibilettes. On the agenda for your team building trip to Morocco:
- Hiking aboard a two-seater buggy, a quad, or a 4x4;
- A treasure hunt;
- An introduction and improvement in driving a buggy or quad as well as driving a 4x4;
- Discovering the more or less remote regions of the country. At the end of these activities, a tea break and a convivial moment around a typical Moroccan meal are also offered. The goal is to debrief on the day and to discover, by the same occasion, the local cuisine.
Discovering Morocco from the sky If you want to offer a unique experience to your coworkers, take them to chase the dawn aboard a hot air balloon. During this flight, admire the beauty of the Moroccan landscape at sunrise: its valleys, hills, desert expanses, and palm groves. At the end of the flight, enjoy a Berber breakfast and taste baghrir, mesmmen, or even the harira soup to have enough energy for the other activities of the day.
Canyoning in the Atlas or Rif mountains Within its territory, Morocco has numerous canyons just waiting to be explored. During your team building trip to Morocco, therefore, plan a “Sport and Discovery” day and set out to explore the High Atlas, the Ouzoud waterfalls, Bin el Ouidane lake, the Cathedral of Rocks, and the Rif mountains. Note that this activity is suitable for everyone, regardless of your level. In addition, experienced instructors and guides will assist you throughout the course.
Conquering the Atlas aboard a helicopter Did you know that the Atlas peaks are suitable for activities such as skiing, hiking, or canyoning? Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or expert in any of these disciplines, let’s join the summits for a unique adventure that will surely optimize your coworkers’ engagement and motivation. The extra touch of this activity: you’ll reach the Atlas summits aboard a helicopter, a journey that will make your team building trip to Morocco an unforgettable experience for your colleagues.
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