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twelve months
Working backwards from a peak-season weekend. Compress it if you are marrying in summer; stretch it if you want a palace buyout in April.
12 months
Decide the destination
Run the budget simulator, pick a season, and decide whether you want a medina riad, Palmeraie garden or Agafay camp.
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Legal & paperwork
If you will marry legally in Morocco, start the certificat de coutume and translations. Civil ceremonies need an appointment at the consulate or commune.
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Hire a planner
Interview two or three independent planners. Ask who they have worked with at your shortlisted venues, and how they bill.
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Hold the venue
Peak spring and autumn weekends go first. Confirm minimum nights, catering policy and whether a buyout is required.
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Rooms for guests
Block rooms on-site or nearby. Medina riads sleep few; most groups split between a palace hotel and a couple of overflow riads.
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Photo, film, music
The strongest vendors book 8–12 months ahead for April–May and September–October. Lock the creative team before décor.
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Look of the day
Florals, lighting, tenting and rentals. Desert and garden weddings need a backup for wind and 40°C afternoons.
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Invitations & travel
Send paper or digital invites with airport transfer notes, dress code and a WhatsApp for the weekend.
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Beauty & traditions
Hair, makeup trials, henna night, tea service. Confirm language needs for MCs and officiants.
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Menu tasting
Taste, confirm alcohol policy, and share dietary counts. Many estates require in-house kitchens.
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Run of show
Final headcount, seating, vendor meals, dawn-to-dawn timeline, and a printed call sheet for the coordinator.
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Arrive early
Land three to four days before. Walk the site at ceremony hour, meet the chef, and test the generator and lighting.
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