Our planner fees
| Service | Fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding-day coordination | from €3,500 | You've planned it all; we run the day (vendor management, run sheet, troubleshooting) |
| Partial planning | from €6,500 | You have the venue; we handle catering, decor, entertainment, coordination |
| Full planning | 10-12% of budget (min. €8,500) | Everything, from venue search to farewell brunch |
| All-inclusive packages | from €12,900 | Fees already included — see wedding packages with prices |
No hidden vendor commissions. We negotiate local rates on your behalf and you see the actual invoices. That single policy is why our quotes sometimes look higher than a "cheap" planner's — until you compare the final bills.
How we work with couples abroad
Most of our couples live in the UK, the US or France and plan everything remotely: discovery call, itemised budget within 10 days, live video venue tours, filmed menu tastings, a shared planning board, and sign-off in writing on every vendor quote. One trip to Marrakech is ideal; none is workable. The full method is on remote planning process.
On the day itself: a coordination team on site from morning setup to the last guest, a minute-by-minute run sheet shared with every vendor, and a named backup for each critical supplier. In four seasons we have never had a wedding day without a working plan A or B.
What a local planner actually saves you
- Money: vendors quote "tourist prices" to foreign couples — often 30-50% above local rates. We buy at local rates; on a 100-guest wedding the difference typically covers our fee. Check the real market numbers on what a Marrakech wedding costs.
- Risk: every vendor signs a written contract with penalties. WhatsApp promises are not contracts.
- Time: planning a Marrakech wedding from abroad takes 250-400 hours. That's our full-time job, not your evenings for a year.
- Culture and language: negotiations happen in Darija and French. Your project lead speaks fluent English and translates both the words and the customs.
How to vet any planner (including us)
Ask three things: show me three real weddings with photos and client references; break your quote down line by line; who exactly is on site on the day and how many of them? Vague answers to any of the three — walk away.
FAQ
How much does it cost to get married in Marrakech?
€13,000-25,000 for 60-80 guests in a riad, €25,000-45,000 for 100-150 guests in a villa, €49,000+ for multi-day palace weddings. Planner fees are typically 10-12% of that, or already bundled in package prices.
What is the average amount for a wedding planner?
In the UK and US, full planning runs 10-15% of budget or $4,000-10,000 flat. In Marrakech, reputable agencies charge similar percentages (Amaria: 10-12%, minimum €8,500 for full planning; day-of coordination from €3,500) — but a local planner recovers most of that through local vendor rates.
How much does it cost to get married at Villa Taj Marrakech?
Villa Taj sits at the top of the private-villa segment; realistic all-in budgets there start around €60,000-80,000 for 150 guests once catering, production and design are counted. We can check availability and quote comparable estates — see our venue guide.
Who pays for the Moroccan wedding?
Tradition puts the celebration on the groom's family and the trousseau and henna night on the bride's. International couples split freely — our itemised quotes make cost-sharing between families straightforward.