WHERE TO GET MARRIED IN MOROCCO, TOP LOCATIONS TO GET MARRIED IN MOROCCO
ELOPEMENTS AND INTIMATE WEDDINGS IN MOROCCO.
WHERE TO GET MARRIED IN MOROCCO - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
In Marrakesh
Taj Villa
Palais Namaskar
The Capaldi
Palais Rhoul
Mandarin Oriental
In Fez
Raid Fez
Hotel Sahrai
In Essaouira
Villa Gonatouki
Villa Dar El Salam
In Casablanca
Four Seasons Casablanca
In Oualidia
La Sultana
In Agadir
Tikida Golf Palace
In Rabat
L’Alcazar
In Taroudant
Dar Al Houssoun
In Merzouga
Desert Luxury Camp
In Ouarzazate
Gite Amridil
Other Wedding Venues
A bit of History
The most beautiful places to get married in Morocco.
Morocco is already one of the best places to visit for many years, a lot of couples from all over the world are already getting married there and as one of the safest and most trendy country in the world, there is a lot of amazing venues to get married. If you like fancy, high quality, chic, romantic, or wild wedding venues, I hope the article would inspire you. Here you can find some of the best villas, hotels, and palaces in this little and amazing north african country.
An exotic and luxurious venue for a whimsical and bohemian celebration, this unique hotel has incredible views of the Atlas mountains, and capacity from 20 to 200 guests for a wedding. The following day, the villa offers a high end lunch, set in the shade of olive trees and flowing sails for a perfect rest and enjoyment.
A hotel name which means "I welcome you with all of my heart" is a venue to steal your heart since the beginning, and views to take your breath away. With 41 suites and private villas, lakes and inspiring nature, the possibilities are infinite. You have a private chef and can even entertain your guests with live bands, DJs, Moroccan orchestras and belly dancers.
With a contemporary styling and emphasis on comfort and privacy, The Capaldi is a venue for a small intimate wedding with style. With a capacity for up to 120 guests, people can enjoy the magnificent views of an olive farm in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, a full spa, an international cuisine restaurant, and a private cinema.
A hidden gem in Marrakesh, this venue is a private and historic palace surrounded by gardens featuring fountains and outdoor pools. Exclusive events have access to the restaurant, on-site spa, 23 luxurious bedrooms, and capacity from 200 to 700 guests, for a garden gala dinner or a more casual reception.
Designed with minimalist lines of oriental architecture, this luxurious venue offers a range of rooms and suites with the Atlas Mountains as backdrop. Romance and excitement are guaranteed with a mix of suites and villas. Weddings can be organised directly with the hotel, with three function rooms and a capacity for 1000 wedding guests.
Other Wedding Venues near Marrakesh :
La Sultana - Kasbah Tamadot - Villa Magtafa - Riad de Tarabel - Royal Mansour - Fawakay Villas - El Fenn - Amanjena - Hotel El Andalous - Hotel Tigmiza - Selman Marrakesh - Riad Noir d’Ivoire - Villa Al Assala Palmeraie - Riyad El Cadi - Les Residences du Domaine - Riad & Kasbah Dar Ilham - La Mamounia - Riad Due - Jnane Tamsna - Riad Elizabeth - Fellah Hotel - Chems Hotel - Les Deux Tours - Villa Dinari - Dar Ayniwen - Sahara Palace - La Palais Paysan -
2. Fez
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Fez with views of the Medina and the Atlas Mountains, this venue has a serene atmosphere with decor reminiscent of Arabian Nights. Your guests will have the opportunity to travel back in time with the Spanish Moorish architecture. A private chef organizes a cooking class everyday, and the view from the rooftop is the best one in Fez.
A chic and contemporary boutique hotel with panoramic views across the city of Fez. Perched on the hillside, the guests can enjoy the rooftop pool and accompanying bar, and two restaurants, one with traditional Moroccan cuisine, and a french brasserie. A modern venue with amazing atmosphere, and capacity for up to 120 people for a small but unforgettable event.
3. Essaouira
With views of the ocean and mountains, and luxurious traditional Moroccan architecture, this hotel gives a bridal party the opportunity to feel like they’re staying in a private Moroccan palace, just for you and your guests. It also has two pools, a solarium, and a private chef preparing seasonal local cuisine.
This venue is located along the Argan forest, 12km from Essaouira. The beautiful colonial private property covers 3.500m² of gardens and consists of a main villa and a pavilion. The main house is inspired by former noble Portuguese houses. The whole area has 9 bedrooms and can host 20 people for an intimate stay.
Other venues near Essaouira :
Le Jardin des Douars - Villa Anouk - Riad Baoussala -
4. Casablanca
This luxurious hotel is a perfect choice for couples looking for a traditional and majestic wedding. With three main areas, the grand Casablanca ballroom with custom made chandeliers, an outdoor area for a casual event, and the rooftop in the restaurant’s private dining room, it's the perfect setting for cool breezes from the ocean, and the atmosphere of the ancient city.
5.Oualidia
Located along the Oualidia lagoon, famous for its oyster farms and flocks of pink flamingos, this hotel was built from a Moorish fort, set in landscaped surroundings. The ocean, the turquoise swimming pool and seawater Jacuzzis, and the beautiful lagoon makes this venue unique and luxurious, with a capacity for 120 very lucky guests.
6. Agadir
Inspired by legendary Moroccan riads, this hotel combines the sumptuous luxury of a world-class hotel with the intimate ambiance of a personal residence. The 54 suites blend contemporary design with exotic Moroccan touches. With a spa, a professional golf course, and luxurious nature, this hotel is a perfect choice for a refined wedding.
Other venues near Agadir :
7. Rabat
Perfect for a very intimate, luxurious, and exotic wedding, this Riad is very well hidden in the city of Rabat. The hotel can accommodate 16 guests in 8 stunning rooms all supplying the amenities that a luxury hotel must have. With a courtyard, patio, balcony, and 2 lounges, you have many spaces to relax and celebrate.
Other venues near Rabat :
8. Taroudant
A venue located just outside Taroudant, Dar Al Hossoun is located inside an ancient olive grove. A mix of traditional architecture and modern amenities, this desert oasis with its lush gardens and contemporary structures makes this hotel a perfect destination for a wedding. With a capacity of 250 seated guests, the lucky ones can be hosted at their private villas.
9. Merzouga
Imagine white flowing tents, vibrant colored floors lined by Moroccan rugs, lanterns and embroidered cushions, the deep orange hues of the sand dunes, and an open sky, marbled in white, oranges, red colors. Seems like a dream, but it can be very much true in your fantasy desert wedding. This "glamping" venue is a setting for intimate but luxurious ceremonies.
10. Ouarzazate
11. Other venues in Morocco
CAMP ADOUNIA
If you want to spend nights in the desert. Silence and beautiful stars all over.
Scarabeo Camp - Widiane Resort - Chems le Tazarkount - Riad Cascades d’Ouzoud - Hotel Al Bassatine -
A BIT OF HISTORY ABOUT EACH OF THESE CITIES
Marrakesh
Marrakesh (/məˈrækɛʃ/ or /ˌmærəˈkɛʃ/;[4] Arabic: مراكش Murrākuš; Berber languages: ⴰⵎⵓⵔⴰⴽⵓⵛ, romanized: Amurakuc, French: Marrakech) is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is the capital of the mid-southwestern region of Marrakesh-Safi. It is located west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakesh is situated 580 km (360 mi) southwest of Tangier, 327 km (203 mi) southwest of the Moroccan capital of Rabat, 239 km (149 mi) south of Casablanca, and 246 km (153 mi) northeast of Agadir.
The region has been inhabited by Berber farmers since Neolithic times. The city was founded in 1062, by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, a chieftain and cousin of the Almoravid king, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, as the imperial capital of the Almoravid Empire. The city was one of Morocco's four imperial cities. In the 12th century, the Almoravids built many madrasas (Quranic schools) and mosques in Marrakesh that bear Andalusian influences. The red walls of the city, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122–1123, and various buildings constructed in red sandstone during this period, have given the city the nickname of the "Red City" or "Ochre City". Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading center for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest square in Africa.
Fez
Fez or Fes (Arabic: فاس [faːs], Berber: ⴼⴰⵙ [faːs], French: Fès) is a city in northern inland Morocco and the capital of the Fas-Meknas administrative region. It is the second largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, with a population of 1.4 million (2014). Located to the northeast of Atlas Mountains, Fez is situated at the crossroad of the important cities of all regions; 206 km (128 mi) from Tangier to the northwest, 246 km (153 mi) from Casablanca, 169 km (105 mi) from Rabat to the west, and 387 km (240 mi) from Marrakesh to the southwest which leads to the Trans-Saharan trade route. It is surrounded by the high grounds, and the old city is penetrated by the River of Fez flowing from the west to east.
Fez was founded under the Idrisid rule during the 8th-9th centuries C.E. It consisted of two autonomous and competing settlements. The migration of 2000 Arab families in the early 9th century gave the nascent city its Arabic character. After the downfall of the Idrisid dynasty, several empires came and went until the 11th century when the Almoravid Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin united the two settlements and rebuilt the city, which became today's Fes el Bali quarter. Under the Almoravid rule, the city gained a reputation for the religious scholarship and the mercantile activity.
Essaouira
"Mogador" and "Mogadore" redirect here. For the hamlet in Surrey, see Mogador, Surrey. For the village in Ohio, see Mogadore, Ohio. For the class of French destroyer, see Mogador-class destroyer.
Essaouira (Arabic: الصويرة; Berber: Taṣṣort or Amegdul; Portuguese: Mogador) is a city in the western Moroccan region of Meṛṛakec-Asfi, on the Atlantic coast.
Casablanca
Casablanca (Spanish pronunciation: [kasaˈβlaŋka]; Arabic: الدار البيضاء, romanized: Ad-dar Al Baidaa' [adˈdaːru ɫbajdˤaːʔ] white house, Berber languages: ⴰⵏⴼⴰ, romanized: Anfa [ænfæ] incline) is the largest city of Morocco. Located in the central-western part of Morocco bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it is the largest city in the Maghreb region and the eighth-largest in the Arab world. Casablanca is Morocco's chief port and one of the largest financial centers in Africa. According to the 2014 population estimate, the city has a population of about 3.35 million in the urban area and over 6.8 million in the Casablanca-Settat region. Casablanca is considered the economic and business center of Morocco, although the national political capital is Rabat.
The leading Moroccan companies and many international corporations doing business in the country have their headquarters and main industrial facilities in Casablanca. Recent industrial statistics show Casablanca holds its recorded position as the primary industrial zone of the nation. The Port of Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world,[citation needed] and the second largest port of North Africa, after Tanger-Med 40 km (25 mi) east of Tangier. Casablanca also hosts the primary naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy.
Oualidia
Oualidia (Moroccan Arabic: الوالدية l-walidiya) is a coastal village in Morocco situated between El Jadida and Safi. It is located beside a protected natural lagoon and has been called Morocco's "oyster capital," a reference to the significant role shellfish harvesting plays in the local economy.
Agadir
Agadir (Amazigh: ⴰⴳⴰⴷⵉⵔ; Arabic: أكادير or أݣادير or أغادير) is a major city in Morocco. Agadir is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca. It is the capital of the Agadir Ida-U-Tanan Prefecture and of the Souss-Massa economic region. The majority of its inhabitants speak Amazigh language, one of the two official languages of Morocco.
Rabat
Rabat (/rəˈbɑːt/, also UK: /rəˈbæt/, US: /rɑːˈbɑːt/;Arabic: الرِّبَاط, romanized: ar-ribāṭ; Berber languages: ⴰⵕⴱⴰⵟ, romanized: Aṛṛbaṭ) is the capital city of Morocco and the country's seventh largest city with an urban population of approximately 580,000 (2014) and a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million. It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region. Rabat is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, opposite Salé, the city's main commuter town.
Rabat was founded in the 12th century by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min as a military town. The city steadily grew but went into an extended period of decline following the collapse of the Almohads. In the 17th century Rabat became a haven for Barbary pirates. The French established a protectorate over Morocco in 1912 and made Rabat its administrative center. Morocco achieved independence in 1955 and Rabat became its capital.
Rabat, Temara, and Salé form a conurbation of over 1.8 million people. Silt-related problems have diminished Rabat's role as a port; however, Rabat, and Salé still maintain important textile, food processing and construction industries. In addition, tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the most important cities in the country. The Moroccan capital was ranked at second place by CNN in its "Top Travel Destinations of 2013". It is one of four Imperial cities of Morocco, and the medina of Rabat is listed as a World Heritage Site. Rabat is accessible by train through the ONCF system and by plane through the nearby Rabat–Salé Airport.
Taroudant
Taroudant (Berber languages: Tarudant, ⵜⴰⵔⵓⴷⴰⵏⵜ; Arabic: تارودانت) is a city in the Sous Valley in southern Morocco. It is situated east of Agadir on the road to Ouarzazate and the Sahara desert and south of Marrakesh. The town is known as the "Grandmother of Marrakesh" because it looks like a smaller Marrakesh with its surrounding ramparts. In the sixteenth century, the Saadi dynasty briefly used Taroudant as a capital before it moved its royal seat onwards to Marrakesh. Today, the city has the feel of a small fortified market town on a caravan route.
Taroudant is known for its local crafts, including jewellery and carpets.
Unlike Marrakesh, almost the entire city of Taroudant is located inside its walls. A new part of the city is being developed outside the city walls around the campus of a faculty of the Ibn Zohr University of Agadir.
Merzouga
Merzouga is a small village in southeastern Morocco, about 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Rissani, about 55 km (34 mi) from Erfoud, and about 50 km (31 mi) from the Algerian border.
The village is known for its proximity to Erg Chebbi, and it is for this reason a part of the itineraries of many tourists visiting Morocco. It has been described as "a desert theme park", and the Erg Chebbi as "a wonderland of sand". Merzouga has the largest natural underground body of water in Morocco.[citation needed]
A typical street in the older part of Merzouga
In 2006, Merzouga experienced devastating flash floods, displacing 1,200 and resulting in some deaths.
Near the dunes of Erg Chebbi there are some other known villages: Hassilabied 4 km (2.5 mi) away, Tanamoust 3 km (1.9 mi) away, Takoujt 1.5 km (0.93 mi) away, Khamlia 7 km (4.3 mi) away and Tisserdmine 15 km (9.3 mi) away.
