200 weddings planned · French, English, Arabic
7.8
/10 overall
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What Maev Event would cost at different wedding budgets
| Wedding Budget | Planning Fee |
|---|---|
| 40 000 € | 17 500 € |
| 60 000 € | 23 500 € |
| 80 000 € | 29 500 € |
| 120 000 € | 41 500 € |
Languages
French, English, Arabic
Weddings Planned
200
Minimum Budget
45 000 €
Fee Model
Flat + percentage
our honest review
Safae El Hakym left Paris in 2008 to build MAEV in Marrakech. She holds a degree in management and marketing, and the agency has been running for roughly 16 years. That is a long time in a market where planners come and go every season. MAEV employs 18 in-house master artisans, including woodworkers, metalworkers, electricians, and fabric specialists. They recently inaugurated a new creative studio to mark their 15-year anniversary. The team works in French, English, and Arabic, and has produced events beyond Morocco, in Ibiza, New York, and even Burning Man.
Third-party sources report a planning fee around 15,000 EUR plus a 15% commission on vendor spend. I have not verified those numbers directly with the agency, so ask for a written quote early. The commission model means your planner has a financial incentive tied to how much you spend on vendors. That is not unusual in Marrakech, but it is something to be aware of. Their corporate client list includes PwC, BCG, JTI, and the St. Regis, which signals they can handle large-scale production. For weddings, expect a minimum budget north of 45,000 EUR.
MAEV's reported rating sits around 3.9 out of 5. That is a mixed score, and it tells a split story. When things go well, the design work is genuinely impressive. Team members like Zineb, Salma, Yasmina, and project manager Doha get praised by name in positive reviews. The vendor network is deep after 16 years, and the 18 in-house artisans give them creative control most planners simply do not have. But the negative reviews point to real problems. Slow email responses come up repeatedly. Some couples felt steered toward expensive options without budget-friendly alternatives. And the quality of your experience can depend heavily on which planner gets assigned to your wedding. One couple told me their original planner left the agency without notice mid-planning, and no one informed them. That is a serious operational problem.
MAEV is a legacy agency with serious production capability and over 15,000 followers watching their work on Instagram. If you land a strong project manager and keep communication tight, the results can be spectacular. But this is not a boutique operation where the founder personally handles every detail. Your experience will vary depending on your assigned planner. Ask specifically who will manage your wedding, request references from that person's recent clients, and get response-time expectations in writing. If you want high-design, large-scale production and have the budget for it, MAEV belongs on your shortlist. If you need hand-holding and fast replies, look elsewhere.
Maev Event charges a €5,500 retainer plus 30% of your total budget. On a €60,000 wedding, that means approximately €23,500 in planning fees. Ask how vendor commissions are handled.
We recommend booking Maev Event 12 to 18 months before your wedding date. During peak season (October to April), popular planners fill up quickly. Contact them as early as possible to check availability for your preferred dates.
Maev Event charges a 30% commission on vendor spend in addition to their retainer fee. This is common in Marrakech but means the planner earns more when you spend more on vendors. Ask for a detailed breakdown before signing.
