How much does a wedding in Morocco cost?

Average Cost of a Moroccan Wedding The average cost of a wedding in Morocco for locals is around $20,000 so you can expect to spend more for your party, bearing in mind you have to take into account the cost of the hotel, hiring the wedding venue and all the festivities that follow.

How do I plan a wedding in Morocco?

Here are some tips that you can use to plan your destination wedding in Morocco:

1. Choose your ideal location.
2. Make your guests lists.
3. Set your budget.
4. Hire a pro wedding planner.
5. Visit Morocco before your wedding.
6. Look for hotels or resorts that offer huge group discounts.

Who pays for the wedding in Morocco?

There’s no specific rule of marriage. Sometimes both families contribute to the expenses. And sometimes one party costs all the expenses, often from the man’s family.

What do I need to get married in Morocco?

Necessary Documents: Passport; if divorced, proof of dissolution of any previous Marriage(s); if former spouse is deceased, death certificate; a completed/signed affidavit of nationality and eligibility to marry; original birth certificate; police record.

Do Moroccans wear wedding rings?

My husband is muslim and he wears a wedding ring (silver) Many men in Morocco wear silver wedding rings, and women all do as the gold rings are part of the engagement contract.

Is it easy to get married in Morocco?

It’s not that easy to marry legally in Morocco if you don’t live there, as the paperwork can take quite a while to sort out, so it’s probably easiest to have a non-legal blessing and legally marry at home. That way you can have the ceremony you want without the stress of difficult paperwork.

How long do Moroccan weddings last?

In the Moroccan wedding traditions, the bride arranges a big celebration before the wedding day in her parents’ house. The groom and his family are invited and they must bring gifts including clothes, jewelry, and sweets to the bride and her family. The celebration lasts about 8 to 10 hours.

Can tourists get married in Morocco?

Marriage is a legal act governed by the law of Morocco and U.S. citizens are subject to those laws as interpreted by the appropriate Moroccan authorities. Marriages cannot be performed at U.S. Embassies or Consulates, nor do U.S. diplomatic personnel have the authority to preside over marriages.

What is a traditional Moroccan wedding?

Traditional Moroccan weddings used to last seven days. The bride and groom families used to have parties in their own homes before the day where the bride actually meets the groom. There are only one or two big parties (one at the brides’, one at the grooms’) or just one big party for both.

Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco?

It is against the law in Morocco for unmarried Moroccan couples to sleep together in the same room. This can sometimes impact non-Moroccans with accommodation imposing a blanket ban on unmarried couples sharing rooms at their own discretion.

Can you kiss in Morocco?

In Morocco, locals do not kiss in public. Never. It’s against the law, especially before marriage (it is forbidden publicly or not). Kissing in public is “an act of aggression against Moroccan Muslim society and people” a behavior otherwise deemed “indecent” by the authorities of the country.

How many wives can you have in Morocco?

Traditionally, it was enough for the husband to disavow the wife. Muslim men will still be able to marry up to four wives, but for the first time polygamous marriages will also need a judge’s authorization, in addition to the consent of the man’s current wives.

What do I need to marry a Moroccan woman?

Necessary documents

1. Passport.
2. Passport sized photos.
3. Birth certificate.
4. Copy of the 2 witnesses’ passports.
5. Fee.
6. Police record from your country of residence.
7. Medical certificate from a Moroccan doctor.
8. Affidavit stating that you can legally marry.

What age can you marry in Morocco?

In 2004, Morocco moved to curb child marriages by reforming the Family Code and raising the legal age of marriage from 16 to 18. However, the law still allows minors to marry with the permission of a judge. In 2018, Moroccan courts recorded 33,686 child marriage requests.

Does a British citizen need nationality certificate to marry in Morocco?

To enable you to marry in Morocco, the British Embassy will provide you with 2 documents: the affirmation or affidavit which replaces the capacity to marry. a certified copy of your British passport which replaces the certificate of nationality.