For a truly exotic destination wedding Morocco has it all, fabulous weather, atmospheric locations and for budget savvy brides it's great value too. Rosena McKeown of Boutique Souk tells us why Morocco is the ultimate destination for couples who want a beautiful, unique and memorable day.
1. Be spoilt by the weather - Morocco has year round sunshine and is popular choice as a wedding destination.
2. With Morocco’s proximity to the UK air travel is approximately 3.5 hours from London. In no time you will be indulging yourself in the fabulously exotic culture of cities such as Marrakech where East meets West with stunning architecture and venues. Budget flights mean your guests will happily grab a bargain and make the most of your unique wedding experience.
3. Amazing venues – Morocco has a never ending array of magical Riads, Kasbahs, Palaces and Gardens - enough to fulfil any bride and groom’s wedding dream. Choose from a city, coastal, desert, or mountain location for your sublime wedding setting.
4. Budget Bliss - Not to be underestimated is the value for money when getting married in Morocco. Many things are cost effective in Morocco versus Europe. For example roses, candles, labour and entertainment are all available at much lower prices.
5. Exotic Entertainment – Moroccan weddings can all be enhanced with indulgent entertainment ideas that you might think twice about in the UK, readily available are horses and carriages, camels, snake charmers, fire-eaters, musicians and acrobats! Give your wedding guests something to feast their eyes on in this most evocative and stimulating of wedding destinations.
6. Let your imagination run wild – would you like to arrive carried on a throne Cleopatra style and your groom arrive on a camel or White Arabian Stallion? Everything is possible!
7. Spice it up by using local dishes to create your Moroccan wedding feast - with its diverse cultural influences Moroccan food has a magnificent array of sensational dishes for you to choose from. Classic Moroccan spices will stimulate the senses - choose from Cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, aniseed, green coriander, marjoram, mint and chilli peppers for authentic flavours. Dried fruits, fresh figs, fresh dates, orange water, rose water, preserved lemons, honey, nuts, pulses, olives, cous cous, rice and breads are all staples of the Moroccan menu.
8.Treat your guests to an age old tradition and serve Moroccan Tea, a green mint tea that is traditionally prepared by men and is presented as a drink of hospitality and served to your guests as a refreshing drink. Some areas of Morocco do not have alcohol readily available and it is always worth checking with your wedding venue to make sure of your choices to avoid any disappointment.
9.Mellow out in Morocco - Traditional Spa Therapies - Don’t leave Morocco without indulging in a traditional hammam experience! Relax in a traditional Moroccan spa and be slathered in rhassoul a clay sourced from the Atlas Mountains and then relax in a traditional steam room soaking up nutrients and minerals for a truly luxurious and memorable treatment pre-wedding and on your honeymoon. A hammam is traditionally a very social event in Morocco although some hammams are single sex only don’t let it stop you from trying this luxury treatment as a special and memorable time with your female family members, girlfriends and bridesmaids and encourage your groom to do the same!
More Information on getting married in Morocco can be found here at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Moroccan Wedding
Moroccan Wedding Glossary
What is a medina?
A medina is typically a walled area or quarter of a city, distinguished by narrow maze-like streets which are car free and often feature preserved historical monuments such as fountains, palaces and mosques. These quarters will supply you with an abundance of the cultural essence that you expect from a Moroccan city experience.
What is a Kasbah?
A Kasbah is a high walled citadel and would have been used as the residence of the local leader and was often built to display family wealth.
What is a riad?
A riad is a small hotel.
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