Getting Married in Morocco

Marrakech Menara Airport is the main arrival point for weddings in Marrakech, the Atlas and the road south to Ouarzazate, and the medina is a short taxi ride away. It has direct flights from London and several regional UK airports all year, and private transfers for guest groups are standard.

The palace hotels have old gardens of olive trees, a rose parterre and lily-pond terraces. Many medina riads can be hired exclusively for smaller weddings, and private estates in the Palmeraie can be taken in full for multi-day events. Many riads and boutique hotels also have rooftop terraces with views over the medina to the Atlas, which suit cocktail receptions and sunset ceremonies from September to May.

Fez is quieter, less geared to tourists and more historically concentrated. It suits couples who value depth and intimacy, at the cost of simpler logistics and maximum guest comfort. Marrakech serves scale and Fez serves depth.

Yes, and most couples do, with some nights in Marrakech and a night or two at the kasbah for the ceremony. The drive is short and scenic.

Well. It is compact, walkable and relaxed, with strong arts and food culture. The drive from Marrakech makes it easy to pair with a stay there.

October to April is the right season, with days of 18 to 28 degrees, cold nights and clear light. March and April are the most requested months. Summer is extreme, and the pass can be closed by snow in January and February, so winter transfers need a contingency.