Weddings · Fes
A wedding in Fes, imperial and Andalusian
Zellige courtyards behind plain doors, an Andalusian orchestra under the arches and sunset over the rooftops of the old imperial capital. We take care of the rooms, the ceremony and every guest.
In short
Fes suits couples who want the most traditional setting in Morocco: a courtyard house in the old medina, Andalusian music and a city that keeps its old crafts and rhythms.
The ceremony is in the courtyard, dinner in the salons and drinks on the roof. The medina is largely car-free, so we plan arrivals on foot, with porters for the bags, and keep guests close by.
Inside a Fes house
The evening, room by room
A Fes courtyard house is built inward, around the sky. Each part of it suits a part of the evening.
- The bent entranceA corridor that turns before it opens, so the courtyard is never seen from the street: guests arrive into a surprise.
- The courtyardZellige floor and a fountain at the centre, open to the sky: the ceremony.
- The arcadeThe musicians’ side: an Andalusian ensemble under the arches.
- The long salonsPainted ceilings and carved plaster: the dinner tables.
- The roof terraceSunset over the medina’s rooftops and minarets: drinks before dinner.
Schematic: every house is different, but most are built this way, inward around the sky.
Where the ceremony happens
Choose your kind of venue
Kinds of place, not a list of names: availability, terms and costs are confirmed with each venue for your dates.
An unnamed riad · illustrative Intimate to medium
A courtyard house in the medina
A restored dar or riad: the ceremony around the fountain, dinner in the salons.
Illustrative courtyard Medium, exclusive use
A palace-style riad hotel
Larger houses with several courtyards and rooms for the wedding party under one roof.
Medium to large
A garden on the medina’s edge
Gardens and terraces just outside the walls, with views over the old city and easier access.
Intimate to medium
The Middle Atlas
Cedar forest and cool air around Ifrane, about an hour away: a mountain lodge for a quieter celebration.
For your guests
The guest weekend
A wedding abroad is a trip for everyone, and we plan all of it: arrivals, rooms, dinners, private guides and days out around your day.
Day 1
Arrivals
- Guests met at Fes airport or the train
- Walked into the medina, bags carried by porters
- Welcome dinner on a roof terrace
Day 2
The medina, then henna
- A private guide: the tanneries, madrasas and craft souks
- A hammam afternoon
- The henna evening, with an Andalusian ensemble
Day 3
The day
- A slow morning
- The ceremony in the courtyard
- Dinner in the salons, dancing late
Day 4
After
- Late breakfast
- A day trip to Volubilis and Meknes, or the cedar forest
- Onward to the Sahara or Chefchaouen
When
The season
Spring and autumn are lovely in Fes: mild days and courtyard evenings.
Summer is hot; winter is cold and often wet, so a courtyard needs cover and heaters. The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music fills the city when it is on.
- JanHard
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunGood
- JulHard
- AugHard
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecHard
We take care of it
Everything, handled
You choose; we plan and run the rest, from the first room booked to the last guest home.
- LodgingRooms for you and your guests: riads, kasbahs, palace-style houses, villas or desert camps.
- The ceremonyThe setting, decor and flowers, music, and an officiant for your symbolic ceremony.
- Dinners and henna nightThe welcome dinner, a henna evening, the wedding feast and catering.
- Photographer and filmA photographer, and a film of the day, on request.
- Your guestsAirport pickups, transfers, private guides and day trips for everyone.
- The honeymoonThe days after, planned as a trip of their own.
Borrowing a tradition
Moroccan touches
- The henna nightA night or two before the wedding, the bride’s hands and feet are painted with henna, among women, with music and sweets. Many couples borrow it as a guest evening.
- The negafaThe woman who dresses the bride and guides her through the night, including the changes of outfit: a Moroccan wedding often sees several caftans.
- The amariyaA decorated litter in which the bride, and often the couple, is lifted shoulder-high by bearers and carried around the room.
- Dates and milkOffered to guests, and to the couple, as a sign of welcome and sweetness.
- The musicGnawa, an Andalusian ensemble or chaabi for the dancing: each an option you can add.
Step by step
How we plan your wedding
- Tell us the dreamYour dates, your numbers, the place and the feeling you want.
- A free quote within 24 hoursA planner in Casablanca replies with ideas and a written quote.
- We shape the weekendSettings, lodging and the guest days, shown to you on a site visit if you can come, or in photos and video if you cannot.
- We design the dayDecor, flowers, music, the menu and the ceremony.
- Your guests arriveMet at the airport and looked after from the welcome dinner on.
- The day, then the honeymoonYou celebrate; we run it. Then the trip after.
A wedding in Fes: your questions
Can guests stay inside the Fes medina?
Yes, in riads and courtyard houses. The old medina is largely car-free, so cars stop at the gates; we arrange porters for the bags and walk guests in.
How do guests reach Fes?
Fes has an international airport close to the city, and trains link it with Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Meknes. We meet every guest and arrange transfers.
Can we have Andalusian music at the wedding?
Fes is known for its Andalusian music tradition, and an ensemble can play for the ceremony, the henna night or dinner. We arrange the music with you.
Do you plan the whole wedding?
Yes: lodging for you and your guests, the ceremony with its setting, decor, flowers, music and officiant, the welcome dinner and henna night, a photographer on request, transfers and guest days out, and the honeymoon after.
How much does a destination wedding in Morocco cost?
It depends on the number of guests, the kind of venue, how many days you celebrate, the decor and flowers, the catering and the guests’ stays and days out. Tell us your plans and we send a free, itemised quote within 24 hours.
Can we marry legally in Morocco?
Most couples sign the legal paperwork at home and celebrate here; we plan the celebration end to end.
After you ask for a quote
What you get within 24 hours
- A day-by-day route, with the driving time between stops
- Stays matched to your style (riads, kasbahs, desert camps or hotels), named so you can look them up
- Which moments are private to you, and which are shared, such as a camp’s dining tent
- An itemised quote: what is included and what is not
- Who is planning your trip, and how to reach them on WhatsApp
- Free, with no obligation to book
Every trip is private and priced to your dates, so there is no fixed price list. Ask, and the proposal shows the full cost before anything is booked.
Your wedding in Fes, taken care of.
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