La Mamounia
La Mamounia stands apart as Marrakech's only palace-hotel with over a century of hosting state events and celebrity weddings, featuring 13 acres of private gardens and multiple indoor-outdoor venues within a single property.
La Mamounia is a hotel destination wedding venue in Avenue Bab Jdid، مراكش, Morocco, hosting 20 to 500 guests in the $$$$ price range, reached from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), 20-30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About La Mamounia
La Mamounia stands apart as Marrakech's only palace-hotel with over a century of hosting state events and celebrity weddings, featuring 13 acres of private gardens and multiple indoor-outdoor venues within a single property.
Built in 1923, this Art Deco landmark offers couples the rare advantage of hosting ceremonies, receptions, and guest accommodations under one roof, eliminating the logistical complexity typical of destination weddings.
The venue's 4.5-star Google rating reflects its consistent execution of large-scale events for international clientele.
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Rating the hair salon only. The hotel decor, smell and furnishings are impeccable and beautifully presented. I booked the hair salon.
Molly · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- RAK, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 13 acres of landscaped gardens with pools, olive groves, and citrus trees on-site
- Built in 1923 and hosted Churchill, Roosevelt, and countless state delegations
- Multiple event spaces including ballrooms, courtyards, and garden pavilions accommodating 20-500 guests
- Over 230 rooms and suites on-property for guest accommodations, reducing hotel logistics
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in and welcome reception in garden courtyard
- 7:30 PMWelcome dinner; casual reception by pool or in dining hall
- 11:00 AMBrunch for wedding party
- 5:00 PMCeremony in private garden pavilion or courtyard
- 7:00 PMCocktail hour in olive grove or garden terrace
- 8:30 PMReception dinner and dancing in main ballroom
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- RAK · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Marrakech Menara Airport.
- Typical total
- $35,000-150,000+Aisle estimate
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$35,000-150,000+ for 75 guests (ceremony, reception, accommodations 2-3 nights)
- Ceremony fee
- $3,000-8,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $150-400 a headAisle estimate
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$150-400 (food, beverage, service; varies by menu tier)
- Room rate
- $200-1,200 a nightAisle estimate
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$200-1,200 per room (ranges from standard rooms to suites)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 05 24 38 86 00
Answered by the venue in local hours.
All-inclusive packages available. Deposit required at booking; final balance typically 30 days prior.
Questions about the venue
Can we have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception?+
Yes. La Mamounia offers garden terraces for ceremonies and multiple ballrooms for receptions, allowing you to move between spaces within the same property.
What is the capacity range?+
The venue accommodates intimate gatherings of 20 guests and large celebrations up to 500, with flexibility across its ballrooms and garden spaces.
Are accommodations included?+
Rooms are available but not included in venue fees. Group rates can typically be negotiated for wedding parties. The hotel has 230+ rooms across various categories.
What is the booking process?+
Contact their wedding department directly through their website or phone. They require a deposit and work with you 12-18 months in advance for large events.
Can we bring outside vendors?+
La Mamounia prefers to use in-house catering and décor teams, though some vendors (photography, music) may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.