Ceremony aisle lined with flowers along the water basin of the Moorish courtyard

Leonie & Yassine

Destination Wedding at Ksar Char Bagh

Two unforgettable days in the heart of Morocco. Surrounded by the striking architecture of Ksar Char Bagh in Marrakech, Leonie and Yassine began their weekend with an intimate, moonlit welcome dinner.

The wedding day unfolded with rich tradition and high energy: a morning Moroccan civil wedding, a stunning ceremony under the desert sun and a poolside dinner beneath the palms. After an unforgettable Amaria (العمارية) entrance, the night dissolved into wild celebration until the early morning.

About Ksar Char Bagh

Ksar Char Bagh is a palace hotel in the Palmeraie, the palm grove on the edge of Marrakech, built in the style of a fortified Moorish palace with high walls, courtyards, water basins and gardens. For a multi-day destination wedding it offers everything in one place: a welcome dinner, the ceremony and a long night of celebration. Moroccan weddings often include rich traditions like the Amaria, where the couple is carried in on a decorated throne. How I plan multi-day destination weddings.

Type
Destination Wedding
Place
Marrakech, Morocco
Detail of a pleated burgundy gownLong dinner table set between cypress trees at Ksar Char Bagh in MarrakechWaiter setting the welcome dinner table beside the palace walls
Bridal sandals on a stone floor, on filmSquare dinner table set in a courtyard with a carved wooden door and palm treesWelcome sign reading The Night Before between candles and cypresses, on film
Black and white photo of the bride fastening her sandalsBlack and white photo of the groom kissing the bride's neckMusicians playing at the courtyard dinner table, on film
Leonie & Yassine, photographed by Gemy Campei

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Black and white photo of guests at the drinks bar in the gardenBlack and white photo of guests hugging at the welcome partyBlack and white photo of guests gathering in the garden at dusk
Guests in evening wear arriving along a cypress-lined path, on filmGuest reading the welcome dinner menu with a cigarette in handCandlelit dinner table stretching between cypress trees at dusk
Black and white photo of guests posing at the dinnerBlack and white photo of a waiter lifting a tagine lid at the tableCandlelit courtyard dinner with guests raising a toast
Black and white photo of guests along the long dinner table
Long dinner table set in front of the arched palace wall and cypressesBlack and white photo of the candlelit courtyard table under the moon
Black and white photo of a guest serving from Moroccan dishesBridal sandals hanging on a wooden balcony above the gardenWedding rings on the stem of a calla lily
Groom's black double monk shoes on a cream wallCouple walking hand in hand past cypresses, the bride in a white embroidered kaftanBlack and white photo of mint tea being poured in the traditional way
Families gathered in a salon with a Moorish arched window for the civil weddingSilver tray with dates, rose petals and incense for the Moroccan ceremony
Couple relaxing under a canopy on the terrace, the bride in a kaftanBride in a white kaftan and groom on a rooftop terrace overlooking the palm groveGroom lifts the bride against the blue Marrakech sky
Bride in an embroidered white kaftan on the crenellated rooftopCouple by the crenellated walls of Ksar Char BaghCouple standing in a narrow earth-coloured passage
Bridal jewellery laid out beside a turquoise pool
Couple on a spiral staircase seen through a window in the palace wallsWhite wrought-iron ceremony chairs with fans in the palace gardenGroomsmen helping the laughing groom get dressed
Wedding dress hanging in front of a tall garden windowView over the lawn and palm grove of Ksar Char BaghCalla lily bouquet, perfume and jewellery laid out on lace
Guest in a green hat sitting under a white parasol in the gardenTea master in a fez preparing Moroccan mint tea on the lawnParents of the couple sitting together in an elegant lounge
Lounge area with poufs and a white parasol on the garden lawnCeremony aisle lined with flowers along the water basin of the Moorish courtyardCarved Moorish archway and wooden doors decorated with white flowers
Name card tied with a green ribbon to a white ceremony chairWhite floral arrangements at the ceremony entranceBlack and white photo of a guest arranging poufs on the lawn
Black and white photo of the father of the bride waiting under the arcadesGroom walks down the aisle with his mother through the Moorish archGuests seated along the water basin in the courtyard
Black and white photo of the groom's mother kissing him before the ceremonyGroom in a cream suit waiting beside white hydrangeasBride entering with her father through the carved Moorish arch
Black and white photo of the bride and her father walking down the aisleBlack and white photo of guests moved during the ceremonyCeremony in the Moorish courtyard of Ksar Char Bagh under a blue sky
Guests with white parasols watching the ceremonyGuests watching the couple during the outdoor ceremonyBride holding a slim bouquet of calla lilies
Groom dips and kisses the bride at the end of the aisleBlack and white photo of the first kiss in the courtyardGarden lounge with daybeds and palm trees
Table setting with white flowers, candles and a calligraphy menuLong reflecting pool lined with palms leading to the tower of Ksar Char BaghRound dinner table set beside the pool under palm trees
Guests gathered below the crenellated tower of Ksar Char BaghBlack and white detail of a waiter's monogrammed napkinDinner tables with olive-green linen by the pool
Black and white photo of the live band playingLive band with saxophone playing on the lawn in the afternoonGrilled meat and vegetables hanging over the barbecue, on film
Black and white photo of a guest in sunglasses at the receptionDinner tables around the palm-lined pool of Ksar Char BaghBlack and white photo of the bride laughing with guests
Barbecue station with hanging vegetables and skewers on the grillGuests gathering at a drinks cart under tall palm treesTables set around the pool with palm trees against a clear sky
Black and white photo of guests chatting at the receptionCouple embracing under the bride's long veil by the poolBlack and white photo of the groom lifting the bride among palm trees
Bride under her long veil holding calla lilies in the evening lightBlack and white photo of the bride in her lace gown by a leather sofaBlack and white photo of the couple on a Chesterfield sofa
Black and white photo of the groomsmen lifting the groomBride with a long cape walking across the lawn towards the palaceBlack and white group photo of the groom and his groomsmen
Illustrated wedding favours stacked on a table
Candlelit dinner by the reflecting pool at duskWaiter serving plates of lamb at the wedding dinner
Dinner table seen from above with plates and flowers, on filmCouple holding hands across the dinner tableGuests at dinner under palm trees at dusk, on film
Bride changing her shoes during the partyBride in a Moroccan kaftan carried on the Amaria by men in traditional dressBlack and white photo of the couple kissing on the raised Amaria thrones
Couple in white Moroccan outfits entering the partyGuests dancing and playing tambourines at nightBride and groom carried on the Amaria above the dancing guests
Guests cheering as the Amaria carries the couple in
Black and white photo of the crowd dancing at nightBlack and white photo of guests celebrating on the dance floor
Black and white photo of a violinist playing at the partySeating chart written on white plates, with hydrangeas, on filmTerracotta favours tied with green ribbons, on film
Couple dancing their first dance surrounded by guests at night, on filmBlack and white photo of the couple feeding each other cake among sparklers
Black and white photo of the couple beside the wedding cakeGroom dipping the bride on the dance floor
Couple cutting the wedding cake between sparklers

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