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Organise your wedding in Marrakech: Riad Vendôme is a unique wedding venue in the medina. Private riad hire, 17 rooms, rooftop with Atlas views, patio with fountain. 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 guests (60 in cocktail configuration). Moroccan dinner, Gnaoua music, spa for the bride. Budget from €5,000.
Marrakech has become one of the world's most sought-after wedding destinations — and Riad Vendôme is the ideal setting. Hire an entire riad in the heart of the medina for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 guests. Gala dinner around the pool, sunset cocktails on the rooftop with Atlas views, live band, floral decoration, spa for the bride and her closest. Eric takes care of the entire organisation of your wedding or wedding anniversary in Marrakech.

A wedding in Marrakech promises a magical setting you won't find anywhere in Europe: Morocco's golden light, zellige and tadelakt patios, rooftop terraces under a starry sky, the scents of orange and spices. Add pleasant temperatures almost year-round, direct flights just 3 hours from Paris and a reception cost 2 to 3 times lower than in France — and you understand why more and more couples choose Marrakech.
Riad Vendôme offers an intimate and exclusive setting for weddings of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 guests — the ideal size (15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 guests). Unlike large estates where you're a number among others, here the riad is entirely yours: no other clients, no shared space. Eric, the French owner, personally coordinates every detail from A to Z.
Accommodation — Exclusive hire complete (12, 14, 15 rooms). Tailor-made bed configuration. Check-in and check-out flexibles for the newlyweds and their loved ones.
Reception and catering — Cocktail on the rooftop at sunset, gala dinner around the illuminated pool. Gourmet Moroccan menu: mechoui, royal couscous, pastilla, gazelle horns. Wedding cake. Licensed bar.
Entertainment and show — Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed), oriental dancer, sound system (your custom playlist) for the evening. Option of snake charmer, fire-eater or other traditional entertainment.
Decoration — Floral decoration, candles, lanterns, voilages. Decoration tailor-made depending on your theme and your couleurs. Coordination with a decorator local si desired.
Spa for the bride — Private hammam and massage for the bride and her closest on morning of the wedding. A moment of relaxation and bonding before the big day.
Friday — Arrival of the guests. Installation. Welcome dinner at the riad. Friendly evening on the rooftop.
Saturday — The Big Day — Breakfast. Hammam and massage for the bride. Preparation. Ceremony (symbolic or religious) on the rooftop at sunset. Cocktail. Gala dinner. Entertainment and music. Party until dawn.
Sunday — Farewell brunch. Pool and relaxation. Flexible check-out. Transfers.
Celebrating your 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th or 50th wedding anniversary? It's the occasion to bring together family and friends for an exceptional weekend. Same organisation as for a wedding, with the option of a vow renewal ceremony on the rooftop. Festive atmosphere guaranteed, emotions included.
How to book: contact Eric via WhatsApp on +212 600 608 608. He'll discuss your vision, guest numbers and budget. Free personalised quote within 3 hours. Recommendation: book 4 to 6 months in advance for a wedding.
One of the great advantages of a wedding in Marrakech is the value for money. Here is a realistic budget for a 30-guest wedding over 3 days / 2 nights:
| Poste | Detail | Cost total | Par guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riad private hire | 17 rooms × 2 nights | 2 600 € | 87 € |
| Gala dinner | Gourmet menu + service | 1 800 € | 60 € |
| Orchestra + sound system | Gnaoua musicians + your playlist (evening) | 500 € | 17 € |
| Decoration | Fleurs, candles, voilages, banderoles | 400 € | 13 € |
| Photographe | Couverture day trip + retouchs | 300 € | 10 € |
| Spa bride | Hammam + massage 2:00 (bride + 4 loved ones) | 250 € | — |
| Dinner the day before | Dinner de welcome convivial | 900 € | 30 € |
| Brunch lendemain | Brunch Moroccan complete | 450 € | 15 € |
| Transfers | Airport return tous guests | 300 € | 10 € |
| TOTAL | 7 500 € | 250 € | |
This budget does not include guests' flights (€80-150 return per person). In comparison, an equivalent wedding in France (30 guests, private venue, caterer, sound system (your playlist), photographer) costs a minimum of €15,000-25,000. Marrakech offers the same level of service for two to three times less.
A civil wedding in Morocco is possible for couples de nationalite Moroccan or the couples mixtes (franco-Moroccan). For French couples, the civil wedding must take place in France (at the mairie) before or after the stay. At Riad Vendôme, we organises ceremonies symboliques or secular : this are the moments the most moving, without contrainte administrative, and it's the format chosen by the large majority of our couples.
If you wish to hold a religious ceremony, an officiant can be recommended by Eric (religious or secular, in English or French). The ceremony usually takes place on the rooftop at sunset — an incomparable setting, with the silhouette of the Koutoubia and the Atlas Mountains in the background.
After more than 10 years of organising of events in Marrakech, Eric has built a network of trusted suppliers for complete the services of the riad:
Professional Photographer-Videographer — Couverture complete of the day (preparations, ceremony, evening), 200-400 photos retouched + video souvenir. From €300.
Event decorator — Full styling of the riad: rose petals, ceremony arch, table centrepieces, mood lighting. Bespoke work tailored to your theme.
Hairdresser and make-up artist — Comes to the riad on the morning of the wedding. Hair and make-up for the bride and the demoiselles of honour. From €150.
Pastry chef — Wedding cake to order (Moroccan tiered cake, wedding cake to the European). From €200 depending on the group size.
For a wedding of more than 45 guests, we also arrange a private estate with pool and garden 10 km from Marrakech, for 50 to 60 guests (on request). Up to 45 guests, your wedding takes place in the fully privatised riad.
The budget depends on the number of guests and the services. For a wedding of 25-30 guests at Riad Vendôme (3 days/2 nights, private riad, gala dinner, orchestra, decoration): expect €8,000 to €15,000 depending on the options, i.e. €250-500 by guest.
Yes. The rooftop is the setting ideal for a symbolic ceremony or secular at sunset, with views over the Koutoubia and the Atlas Mountains. A bilingual officiant can be recommended by Eric.
Yes. With the main riad and the annexe, we have 17 rooms for accommodate up to 40 guests.
The periods ideal are April-May and September-October (25-30°C, mild evenings). Winter (December-February) offers 18-22°C and of the rates lower. Avoid July-August if you wish to dinner outdoor.
For 20 guests over a weekend (ceremony + reception dinner + accommodation):
| Destination | Venue hire | Flight time from UK | Total budget (20 guests) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech — Riad Vendôme | Included | 3.5h | from €2,800 |
| Tuscany — villa rental | €3,000-6,000 | 2.5h | €12,000-20,000 |
| Santorini — boutique hotel | €4,000-8,000 | 4h | €15,000-25,000 |
| Algarve — quinta | €2,500-5,000 | 2.5h | €10,000-18,000 |
Riad Vendôme packages include: venue, all 12 rooms, catering, bar, hammam for wedding party, and Eric's full coordination. No hidden costs.
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The Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
⚡ Only a handful of 2026 wedding dates remain — Intimate weddings 20–45 guests · From €265/person all-inclusive
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Yes — Riad Vendôme is ideal for small intimate weddings of 15-30 guests. Exclusive hire of all 12 rooms (up to 45 guests with our second nearby riad) gives you complete privacy on the patio for ceremony, rooftop for aperitif, and main dining area for gala. Eric coordinates the ceremony civil registrar or symbolic celebrant, floral decoration, Chef Naima wedding menu (multi-course Moroccan or fusion), live musicians (oud, gnawa, or DJ), photographer, and guest transfers. Typical 3-day wedding weekend budget: 350-550 EUR/guest all-in. Quote within 3 hours via WhatsApp.
The most flexible wedding option is the customisable 3-day package: rehearsal dinner Friday, ceremony + gala Saturday, brunch + departures Sunday. Each component is à-la-carte: ceremony location (patio, rooftop, or external site), menu (Chef Naima Moroccan, Western fusion, or vegetarian), entertainment (oud, gnawa, DJ, or string quartet), decoration (traditional Moroccan, modern white, or themed). Eric works with your wedding planner if you have one, or coordinates everything himself. Cancellation flexible up to 30 days before with full refund minus 20% deposit non-refundable.
There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc operates a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection to Marrakech. Most North American couples ask guests to allow a travel day on each side.