Can we serve alcohol at our Marrakech wedding?

Yes, absolutely. This is probably the most common concern I hear from couples, and I can put your mind at ease. Morocco is a Muslim country, but it has a long tradition of hospitality toward international visitors, and alcohol is widely available at licensed venues, hotels, and private event spaces. Every major wedding venue I work with serves alcohol without restriction. La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Selman, Beldi Country Club, Mandarin Oriental, Jnane Tamsna. all of them have full bar service. You will not have any issues at these properties. Most venues offer two approaches. In-house bar service, where the venue provides everything from their own stock, or external catering with a licensed bar package. In-house is simpler and usually includes staff, glassware, and setup. External gives you more flexibility on brands and pricing but requires a licensed caterer with an alcohol permit. Open bar packages typically run 30 to 60 euros per person depending on the tier. A basic package with local wines, beer, and standard spirits costs around 30 to 35 euros. A premium package with champagne, top-shelf spirits, and cocktails runs 50 to 60 euros. Some couples do a hybrid, with an open bar for the cocktail hour and first two hours of dinner, then a cash bar after midnight. This brings the cost down to about 25 euros per person. Moroccan wine has improved dramatically in recent years. Domaine de la Zouina and Chateau Roslane produce excellent reds. The local Casablanca beer is solid and guests enjoy trying something local. For a Moroccan touch, I love when couples include a fresh cocktail with orange blossom water or mint, it is a crowd favorite. Now for the caveats. Some smaller riads in the Medina may have restrictions on alcohol, especially if they are located near a mosque. Always confirm the alcohol policy in writing during the booking process, not at the last minute. I had a couple in 2022 who assumed their riad allowed alcohol because the owner mentioned wine at dinner, only to discover that the riad's license did not cover events with more than 20 guests. They had to arrange a last-minute catering change, which cost an extra 2,000 euros. Also be aware that during Ramadan, while your venue will still serve alcohol to wedding guests in private spaces, the atmosphere around alcohol is more sensitive. Deliveries of alcohol may be harder to coordinate, and some staff may prefer not to handle drinks during fasting hours. Your planner should handle this smoothly if they are experienced. One more practical note. If you are planning a welcome party at a restaurant rather than a private venue, check their license. Some Medina restaurants serve alcohol only with food, and some do not serve it at all. Guéliz (the new town) has more bars and restaurants with full alcohol licenses.