Morocco wedding GUIDE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PLANNING A
Morocco wedding
My name is Lukas. I am a destination wedding and elopement photographer. I created this wedding guide for all of you to give you a jumpstart when planning your Morocco wedding.
Morocco is a magical place for a destination wedding and offers many enchanting locations such as Marrakech or the stunning Atlas Mountains.
This wedding guide gives you a brief overview of everything you need to know if you have never been there. Scroll down and learn all you need to know about your future Morocco wedding.
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO
GET MARRIED IN MOROCCO?
Imagine exploring souks and markets and experiencing the rich African culture during your wedding trip. On top of that, you can have a boho-chic wedding with bold accent colors, stunning patterns, and unique prints.
Weddings in Morocco can both be affordable and luxurious as well as vary in style. If you prefer to exchange vows outdoors, here are some excellent news: Morocco has amazing weather
almost all year round.
This place will simply blow your mind with its beaches, deserts, mountain ranges, or its outstanding architecture. Morocco offers countless wedding venues to make your special day unforgettable.
THE BEST WEDDING VENUES IN Morocco
The Kasbah Gab Ourika is located in the magnificent Atlas Mountains and is only a 35 minutes drive away from Marrakech's international airport.
You and your guests can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views overlooking the Ourika valley, the river, green fields, olive trees, orange trees, and snowy mountain tops.
The stunning location can host weddings with up to 100 guests, and its rooms accommodate up to 65 people.
Their new 11 ensuite bedroom retreat can be booked for weddings and will enchant you with fresh mountain air, gardens full of singing birds, lots of sunshine, and nights filled with stars in the sky.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
KASBAH BAB OURIKA
Eco-Friendly Retreat in the Atlas Mountains
La Pause is a breathtaking desert camp and is located in the dunes of Agafay, at the gates of Marrakech. This wedding venue offers you an environment of peace, safety, and serenity. It is a traditional, intimate and magical place for your wedding.
The picturesque oasis is a secluded desert hideaway that can host weddings of up to 100 guests. The luxury eco-lodge also offers a wide array of leisure activities such as cycling, sandboarding, desert day trips and guided tours.
Enjoy your wedding day with a mouth-watering traditional Moroccan dinner, glorious Marrakesh sun rays, and the Atlas Mountains in the background.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
LA PAUSE
Breathtaking desert camp
The Villa Taj is located right next to Marrakech. It features old olive trees, a pool bordered with lanterns, a fire show, a Moroccan tent with 100 hanging lights, and a private rooftop terrace.
This place can host up to 250 wedding guests and offers accommodations for up to 53 guests. They have on-site wedding planners, in-house catering and offer seated and buffet meal options.
The beautiful luxury villa also organizes weddings in Marrakech's Agafay Desert. A ceremony in the desert can even be refreshing due to its changing winds.
You can exclusively rent the whole wedding location and have a private and secluded ceremony.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
VILLA TAJ
Exclusive villa
The Riad Fés is located in the heart of the ancient city of Fez and provides stunning views of the Medina and the Atlas Mountains.
Experience their exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Travel back in time and experience Moorish architecture and decor reminding of Arabian nights.
You can enjoy a special menu that their chef proposes to you at one of the most magical places there, the panoramic terrace. This place offers a beautiful view of the Fez Medina and the Atlas Mountains.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
RIAD FÈS
Relais & Châteaux
This chic and contemporary hotel is located on the hillside of Fez and offers panoramic views across the city.
Sahrai will blow your mind with its elegant surroundings of the Arcades, a rooftop, and exquisite dining rooms.
Their hotel can accommodate weddings of up to 120 guests. After exchanging vows on the rooftop, you can enjoy the traditional Moroccan cuisine and their rooftop pool.
This modern wedding venue is perfect for a smaller to a medium-sized wedding. It gives you and your guests a unique wedding celebration you will never forget.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
HOTEL SAHRAI
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
This stunning wedding location is situated along the Argon forest. It is only a short drive away from Essaouria, the airport, and the beach.
The private property covers 3,500 square meters of garden and offers you and your guests the main villa and a pavilion. If you plan on having a small wedding or elopement, this venue is perfect for you.
Nine bedrooms can accommodate up to 20 people. Their heated swimming pool and stunning terrace are the perfect spots to relax after your ceremony.
DAR EL SALAM
Villa rental in Essaouira
This beautiful hotel is located along the Oualidia lagoon, which is known for its flamingos. You can enjoy the hotel's Moorish fort, the turquoise swimming pool, the view of the grass-roofed cabanas, and the ocean.
The beautiful lagoon makes this wedding location genuinely unique. You can have a luxurious wedding with up to 120 guests at the La Sultana. The region of Oualidia in Morocco is also perfect for lots of outdoor activities after or even before your big day.
The edge of the Atlantic Ocean will captivate you and your guests with experiences such as a bird watching safari, surf therapy, horse riding, or an oyster farm exploration.
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
LA SULTANA OUALIDIA
Intimate Luxury Hotel
WEDDING VENUE Morocco
If you love the outdoors, adventure and deserts, Camp Adounia is the perfect wedding venue for you. To reach this unique location, you have to travel to Zagora and then you arrive in M'hamid, the "Last Oasis Town ".
From there, you have to off-road to the dunes in Erg Birtam, and then you arrive at the Desert Camp Adounia. The infinite space and the tranquility of the majestic desert environment will blow your mind.
You can enjoy a tented beach wedding, listen to local Moroccan Berber musicians and enjoy Moroccan cuisine and glamping. The Camp can accommodate all special diets, including vegan and vegetarian food. This wedding venue is perfect for up to 100 guests.
CAMP ADOUNIA
Eco Desert Camp
Can you legally get married in Morocco?
GETTING MARRIED IN Morocco AS A NON-NATIONAL CAN BE quite simple or long and tedious, depending on your nationality.
For a non-nationals, we recommend to seek information from your embassy or consulate as well as the Moroccan authorities.
Other important facts to note:
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consider getting legally married in your country, and then CELEBRATE the marriage in Morocco, if your nationality makes it hard to get married in Morocco
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Same sex weddings are illegal. IN that case, we advice to plan your wedding in some other country where same-sex marriages are considered legal
obtaining a certificate of legal capacity to marry is essential, regardless of your nationality
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You and your future spouse might be interviewed to determine the nature of your weeding
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THese Documents need to be copied three times, stamped and signed by the local prefecture and translated: Birth certificate, Residence certificate Certificate proving you are not already married /divorce decree, national identity card and a passport size photo, Medical check (certificat prenuptial)
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And the most important thing that you need would be a photographer that captures the beauty of your wedding or elopement in Morocco.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GET MARRIED IN Morocco?
LAte Spring To Early Autumn
The Beauty of the warm seasons
Morocco usually remains sunny almost all year round. The subtropical climate is perfect for a wedding if you love moderate weather with Atlantic and Mediterranean breezes.
The hot season lasts from the end of June to early September, with daily temperatures around 30°C. Thus, the best and most popular months to have a wedding are May, June, September, and October.
During these months you will have lovely and warm temperatures, perfect for an outdoor wedding.
Late Autumn to Early spring
The Beauty of the cool seasons
The months between late autumn and early spring will still please you with temperatures around 20°C. If you love cooler temperatures, this time of the year is perfect for you.
I recommend getting an indoor venue from November to March. These months usually have the most rain throughout the year.
The weather generally varies a bit throughout the country. In the inland as well as in the south, it usually gets more extreme and close to the Sahara. It is scorching in summer and surprisingly cold in winter.
Best wedding planners in Morocco
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How much does a wedding in Morocco cost?
One of the most asked questions by couples that are planning their Morocco wedding is the costs!
There really is no honest answer to that as it also depends on what your wedding should look like?
The right question should be how much you really want to spend to make your wedding unforgettable.
No matter what your answer is, you can make your wedding day special no matter how much money you want to spend.
The average local couple spends around 20K Dollars on their wedding in Morocco.
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La Perle is a wedding planning agency located in Marrakech. Siham, the founder of La perle, has a multicultural background and is fluent in four languages. If you are looking for local wedding planners in Marrakesh and if you are planning a destination wedding there, Siham and her team are the perfect choice. They will help you to tell your unique love story.
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Maev is an event agency in Morocco that is specialized in weddings. The founder of the acency, Safae, has a multicultural background and loves to add her occidental approach to weddings. From classic weddings in Marrakech, to a wedding in the desert or a typical oriental wedding, Safae and her team focus on adapting their services to your expectations.
Do you have questions about the costs for wedding or elopement photography?
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If you are planning a luxury destination wedding in Morocco, you will love the event planners from Cocoon Events. This team loves to take their clients on unforgettable, magic journeys and is dedicated to provide premium services for your wedding.
