Stories from the Palace
Guides, practical advice and notes from our family palace in Marrakech.
WeddingsHow Many Guests Can a Marrakech Wedding Villa Hold?
Seating capacity and sleeping capacity are two different numbers, and confusing them is the most expensive mistake couples make. How to work out what a villa can genuinely take.
EventsPlanning a Birthday Party in Marrakech: Venues, Budget and Packages
Marrakech works as well for a milestone birthday as for a wedding, at a fraction of the organisation. Where to hold it, what it costs, and how to plan a party abroad without a wedding-sized budget.
WeddingsRenting a Wedding Villa in Marrakech: The Complete Guide
How to rent a villa for a wedding in Marrakech — what to check before booking, how many nights you really need, what the contract should say, and the mistakes that cost couples money.
WeddingsAll-Inclusive Marrakech Weddings: What a Package Really Covers
Everyone sells all-inclusive wedding packages in Marrakech, and almost none of them mean the same thing. Here is what a genuine package contains, what is quietly left out, and how to read one properly.
WeddingsWedding Venues in Marrakech: Riad, Villa, Palace or Hotel?
The four kinds of wedding venue in Marrakech compared honestly — capacity, exclusivity, access, noise limits and cost — plus the questions that separate a good venue from a photogenic one.
WeddingsMarrakech Weddings: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything a couple needs before committing to a wedding in Marrakech — seasons, legal versus symbolic ceremonies, venue types, realistic budgets, suppliers and a workable twelve-month timeline.
WeddingsHow Much Does a Marrakech Wedding Cost? Real 2026 Budgets by Guest Count
Venues rarely publish prices, so couples plan blind. Here are honest budget brackets for a Marrakech wedding in 2026 — by guest count, with what each figure includes and what it does not.
VillaRenting a Private Villa in Marrakech: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything to know before renting a private villa in Marrakech: riad versus villa versus hotel, what genuine privacy means, group sizes, verification checklists and honest cost ranges.
WeddingHow to Plan a Wedding in a Marrakech Riad: Timeline, Budget & Checklist
A practical guide to planning a wedding in a Marrakech riad, covering a realistic twelve-month timeline, budget line items, guest numbers, and a final checklist for an intimate, exclusive-use celebration.
PrivatisationPrivate Villa or Hotel in Marrakech? What Exclusive Use Really Gives You
An honest comparison of privatising a villa versus booking a hotel in Marrakech, covering cost per head, service, food, flexibility, children and noise, and when a hotel still wins.
NeighbourhoodsMedina, Palmeraie or Ourika: Where to Rent Your Villa in Marrakech
Honest, geography-based guide to renting a villa in Marrakech: the Medina's charm and access limits, Palmeraie space and gardens, modern Gueliz, and secluded Ourika or Agafay properties, matched to your trip.
WeddingGetting Married in Morocco as a Foreign Couple: Paperwork, Rules & Real Timelines
An honest look at getting married in Morocco as a foreign couple: the difference between civil and symbolic ceremonies, the documents generally involved, realistic timelines, and why most couples marry legally at home first.
PrivatisationWhat Does It Cost to Privatise a Riad in Marrakech? A Transparent Breakdown
A clear breakdown of what drives the cost to privatise a riad in Marrakech: season, guest numbers, what is usually included versus extra, taxes, tipping and how to compare quotes.
FamilyRenting a Whole Riad for a Family Reunion: How Many Guests Really Fit?
What does a riad's advertised sleeping capacity really mean for a family reunion? A practical guide to room configurations, child safety, multigenerational needs and dividing costs fairly.
WeddingThe Best Season for a Marrakech Wedding: Month-by-Month Weather & Price Guide
A month-by-month guide to choosing the best time of year for a Marrakech wedding, covering typical weather, daylight, crowds, pricing pressure, and how Ramadan's moving dates affect the calendar.
PrivatisationExclusive Use, Explained: Staff, Meals and Everything Included in a Villa Buy-Out
A full breakdown of what a villa or riad buy-out in Marrakech actually includes: staff roles, meal plans, menu planning, house rules, arrival logistics and questions to ask first.
CorporateCorporate Retreats & Seminars in a Private Marrakech Villa
A practical guide to running a corporate retreat in Marrakech: why the city works for offsites, what a private riad buy-out provides, and the details worth checking before you book.