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Destination wedding in Morocco: a guide for your guests

Morocco brings riad and palace weddings in Marrakech, with the Atlas Mountains and the desert close by. Guests get a real sense of adventure only a few hours from Europe.

1 destination covered · 12 activities · 12 restaurants

Where to get married in Morocco, from your guests' point of view

Marrakech

Medina, Palmeraie & Agafay · best March to May, September to November

Souks, riads and rooftop dinners in the medina, palm groves in the Palmeraie, and the stony Agafay desert 40 minutes away.

  • Getting there: Marrakech Menara (RAK) is 20 minutes from the medina.
  • Car needed: Not usually
  • Activity prices: Budget-friendly
  • Group favorites: agafay desert sunset with camel ride and dinner; atlas Mountains and Berber villages day trip; medina and souks guided tour

Things to do · Weekend itinerary · Where to stay · Welcome dinner

Good to know for guests in Morocco

  • Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash is needed in the medina.
  • Tipping: Tipping is common: around 10% in restaurants and small tips for porters and guides.
  • Dinner time: Dinner usually from 8 pm. Many traditional restaurants do not serve alcohol, so check ahead.
  • Group dinners: Riad and palace restaurants offer set feasts that work very well for big groups.
  • Power plugs: Type C and E plugs, 220 V.
  • Entry rules: Passport and visa rules depend on nationality. Ask guests to check their own government's travel advice early.

Comparisons

Marrakech vs Seville

Questions couples ask

When is the best time for a wedding in Morocco?

Marrakech: March to May, September to November.

Do wedding guests need to tip in Morocco?

Tipping is common: around 10% in restaurants and small tips for porters and guides.

What time is dinner in Morocco?

Dinner usually from 8 pm. Many traditional restaurants do not serve alcohol, so check ahead.

What currency and plugs do guests need in Morocco?

Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash is needed in the medina. Type C and E plugs, 220 V.

What should guests budget for a wedding in Morocco?

Flights and accommodation are usually the biggest costs, followed by meals and activities. Our free destination wedding guest budget calculator adds it all up per person and per day.

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