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Plan Your Dream Moroccan Wedding: Venues, Documents, and Inspiration!

Romantic couple embraces near camels in desert landscape

Lately, we've been seeing a lot of adventurous weddings! Remeber the couple who married 400 feet above the ground? More and more couples are taking their weddings to a whole new level. Choosing untraditional wedding venues and jet-setting off to exotic locations to tie the knot. A fantastic opportunity for the travel-obsessed couple to profess their love and add a stamp to their passport. 

While there are several exotic locations to choose from - France, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Thailand, we'd hope that Morocco is top on your list. An enticing place, where you can drink sweet mint tea at the market, take in all the rainbow of colors and of course, ride a camel. Scroll down to see how magical your Moroccan wedding can be. Thanks to BEST DAY EVER Events, Portfolio Bootcamp and the talented Madame Poppy Photography we're going to show you how to get married in Morocco. Scroll down to take it all in. 


Elegant wedding invitation for Anthony De Vries and Tess Duran Wedding rings inside a glass box with a delicate flower

what documents you'll need to get married in Morocco

You do not have to be a Moroccan citizen to get married in Morocco. You'll need the following information to legally get married in Morocco.
• a copy of your birth certificate (both you and your spouse)
• a completed affidavit of nationality and eligibility to marry from the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca
• valid U.S. passports (both you and your spouse)
• a statement of criminal record (or lack thereof)
• a divorce certificate (if applicable)

Once you've got all your ducks in a row, be sure to hire a wedding planner that is familiar with the area like, BEST DAY EVER Events. They can act as your proxy and help you coordinate your Moroccan wedding.

Woman in white dress holding flowers in a garden with trees

Smiling man with long curly hair wearing a bow tie and white shirt Stylish geometric bow tie on a white dress shirt for a formal look


Groom holding his vows notebook for a wedding ceremony Bride holding Her Vows book, ready for the wedding ceremony

the Moroccan wedding venue

Just a 35 minutes away from Marrakech is the secluded hilltop wedding venue- Kasbah Bab Ourika. Sitting on the hilltop of the Ourika Valley, you'll have 360 panoramic views of the river, green fields, groves of olive, lemon and orange trees and snow-capped peaks.

One of the alluring features of this magical wedding venue is that it receives warm sunlight all day and has spectacular sunsets all year round. Truly an escape that will feel like a dream. Book your destination Moroccan wedding here

Couple exchanging vows in a scenic outdoor wedding ceremony Couple exchanging vows during a mountain wedding ceremony, joyful moment

Romantic couple embrace with mountain view, holding hands by a pool

Rustic table setting with floral arrangement and chopsticks Woven basket with flowers and table setting detail for a party

We Are Golden created these very cool acrylic table numbers. They seamlessly blend into the whole vibe that was created for this Moroccan wedding. 

A natural woven basket with dried flowers sits atop a low table that is surrounded by pillows. An ideal spot for guest to lounge, relax and take in the view.

Rustic picnic table setup in a serene natural setting, decor details Elegant table setting with a bamboo plate and chopsticks

Wedding cake with gold geometric decor on a wooden table

Did you check out the gallery? There are so many more breathtaking photos of this exotic wedding venue. 

Camel and rider on a hilltop with mountain landscape in the background Camel with saddle in desert under clear blue sky

Remember ... you cannot have a proper Moroccan adventure without a camel ride.

bride and groom ride a camel at their Moroccan wedding

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