Vow renewals in Morocco
Renew your vows in Morocco, at dawn, at dusk or by the sea.
Bring the vows
We take care of everything else.
One planner for the ceremony and the trip: the setting, the stays, the music, the dinner, the photographer and every guest’s transfer, in one written proposal.
- The setting
- The dune, the rooftop or the terrace by the sea, arranged with the camp or riad and timed to the light.
- The ceremony
- Decor, flowers, chairs, a celebrant to lead your words, or a friend if you prefer. Bring the vows; we bring everything else.
- Music and dinner
- An oud player or Gnawa musicians on request, and a private dinner afterwards, for two or for the whole party.
- Photographer and film
- On request, a local photographer or filmmaker for the ceremony and portraits around it.
- Stays for everyone
- A suite for the two of you and rooms for family or friends: riads, kasbahs or tents in the dunes.
- Transfers and the trip
- Airport pickups for every guest, private drivers, and day trips or a longer journey around the ceremony.
Three settings, three hours
Desert dawn, a riad rooftop or the ocean
Each setting has its own hour and its own rhythm. Here is how the day runs in each; we time everything to the light on your date.
Dawn
Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
In the Sahara dunes
The quietest ceremony there is. You walk up a dune in the blue half-light, and say your words as the sun clears the horizon.
- Before first lightTea in camp, then a short walk or a camel ride to the dune we have chosen.
- SunriseYour vows on the crest, a celebrant or a friend to lead them, the photographer a little way off.
- MorningBreakfast laid out in camp, and a slow day with nowhere else to be.
- EveningA lantern-lit dinner in the dunes for the two of you, or for everyone who came.
Best from October to April. Winter dawns are close to freezing, so we bring blankets; summer is too hot by mid-morning.
Golden hour
Marrakech or Fes medina
On a riad rooftop
Lanterns, flowers and the whole medina below you. The light turns gold, then pink, and the city goes quiet for a moment.
- AfternoonA hammam and time to get ready; we set the terrace with flowers and lanterns.
- Golden hourYour ceremony on the rooftop, with an oud player or musicians if you would like them.
- DuskMint tea and pastries as the lanterns are lit across the rooftops.
- NightDinner on the terrace or in the courtyard below, as long as you like.
Lovely from March to May and September to November. Summer evenings stay warm after dark; winter evenings call for a shawl.
Sunset
Essaouira
By the Atlantic
Sea air, white walls and the sun going down into the ocean. Essaouira is windy, so we choose a sheltered terrace or a quiet stretch of beach for the words themselves.
- AfternoonThe ramparts and the harbour, then time to get ready at your riad.
- SunsetYour vows facing the Atlantic, on a terrace above the sea or on the sand.
- EveningGnawa music on request, and a dinner of fish from the morning’s catch.
- Next dayA slow breakfast, the beach, or the road inland to the Atlas.
Mild all year. The trade wind blows hardest in summer, which also makes Essaouira one of the coolest places in Morocco in July and August.
How we plan it
From your first message to the words themselves
Tell us the setting and the date
Desert dawn, rooftop or ocean, roughly when, and who is coming.
A written proposal within 24 hours
The ceremony, the stays, the dinner and the route around it, with a free itemised quote.
We design the morning or evening
Decor, music, flowers, the running order and the photographer, shaped with you.
We arrange everything
Rooms, guests’ transfers, the setting with the camp or riad, all confirmed in writing.
You say the words
We are there on the day so you do not have to think about anything else.
Two of you, or everyone
Just the two of you, or the whole family
Just the two of you
A ceremony with no audience but the dunes or the sea, and a photographer at a distance if you would like pictures.
With your children
Children can carry the rings or read a line. We plan family rooms, shorter drives and a dinner they will enjoy too.
With family and friends
Rooms, airport pickups and day trips for everyone, a welcome dinner the night before and a celebration after the ceremony.
Vow renewal in Morocco: your questions
Can we renew our vows in Morocco?
Yes. Couples renew their vows at dawn in the Sahara, on riad rooftops in Marrakech and Fes, and by the ocean in Essaouira. We plan the setting, the ceremony, the stays and the trip around it, and you receive it all in one proposal.
Is a vow renewal in Morocco legally binding?
A renewal is a celebration, not a legal act: your marriage stays exactly as it is at home. We plan the ceremony end to end.
Who leads the ceremony?
A celebrant we arrange, who can include a reading or a ring exchange, or someone you love: a child, a friend, one of you. We help you shape the running order either way.
Can family and friends come?
Yes. We plan rooms, airport pickups and transfers for every guest, day trips for the days around the ceremony, and a dinner for everyone. Tell us roughly how many people and we design it around the group.
Which setting should we choose?
Choose the desert for the quietest, most dramatic morning, a rooftop for the medina, lanterns and an easy evening with guests, and the ocean for sea air and a softer climate in summer. Many couples combine one with a trip through the others.
How far ahead should we plan?
Three to six months is comfortable, longer for spring and autumn dates or a larger group. A couple on their own can often be planned in a few weeks.
How much does a vow renewal in Morocco cost?
It is quoted for your setting, your dates and your party. The main drivers are the number of guests, the stays, the decor and music, and the photographer. Send us your outline and we reply within 24 hours with an itemised quote, free and without obligation.
Tell us where you would say it again.
We will plan everything around it.
المغربⵜⴰⴳⵍⴷⵉⵜ ⵏ ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱThe Kingdom of Morocco