The verdict in three sentences
For a banking group in Casablanca, the institutional site is a regulated asset: compliance, security and accessibility trump aesthetics alone. In 2026, a premium multilingual FR/AR/EN project with governance sits between 350,000 and 900,000 MAD, delivered in 12 to 20 weeks. The non-negotiable items are Arabic RTL support, WCAG AA compliance, CSP headers and a 99.9% uptime SLA.
2026 quote structure for a banking site
The budget breaks down by lot: base, security, multilingual, investor area and compliance.
| Lot | Content | Price MAD | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional base + CMS | Group, governance, news | 180,000 - 300,000 | 6-8 wks |
| Multilingual FR/AR/EN + RTL | Full i18n, Arabic RTL direction | + 80,000 - 150,000 | +3-4 wks |
| Investor area | Reports, share price, regulated releases | + 60,000 - 140,000 | +3 wks |
| Hardened security | CSP headers, audit, WAF, pen test | + 50,000 - 120,000 | +2-3 wks |
| WCAG AA accessibility | Audit + certified remediation | + 40,000 - 90,000 | +2 wks |
Security and compliance requirements
A banking site must meet precise standards, often audited by IT and compliance.
| Requirement | 2026 standard | Budget impact MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 99.9% uptime SLA, 24/7 monitoring | 30,000 - 80,000 /yr |
| Header security | CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options | included in security lot |
| Accessibility | Certified WCAG 2.1 AA | 40,000 - 90,000 |
| Personal data | Law 09-08 (CNDP Morocco) | included in compliance |
| Penetration audit | Annual external test | 40,000 - 100,000 /yr |
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Mr. Benjelloun, IT director of a Casablanca banking group, launches the tender. Constraints: three languages including Arabic in RTL, an AMMC-compliant investor area, and a mandatory security audit. Chosen quote: 620,000 MAD (base + FR/AR/EN + investors + security + WCAG AA), plus 90,000 MAD/year for SLA and audit. Old site: down 3-4 times a year, not accessible, flagged during an inspection. The new secure base eliminates the regulatory risk: a single avoided sanction (potential fine above 500,000 MAD) justifies the investment, not counting the brand image restored with international investors.
FAQ
Why does Arabic RTL support cost extra? Arabic reads right to left: this requires mirrored layouts, dedicated fonts and specific testing on every component. It's not a simple translation but a full technical adaptation, hence the 80,000 to 150,000 MAD.
Is WCAG AA compliance mandatory? For a banking group it is strongly expected, even imposed by internal governance and regulators. Beyond compliance, it widens the audience and reduces legal risk related to discrimination.
How do you guarantee 99.9% uptime? Through high-availability hosting, CDN, redundancy and 24/7 monitoring. The SLA formalizes commitments and penalties, typically billed 30,000 to 80,000 MAD/year.
How long does this type of project take? Expect 12 to 20 weeks: multilingual, security and audit lots add to the base. Compliance reviews with IT and legal pace the schedule.
What personal data must be protected? Forms, the investor area and cookies fall under Law 09-08 and the CNDP. Consent, notices, encryption and secure hosting are built in by default.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your languages (including RTL), the need for an investor area and your security requirements, and we'll frame a quote between 350,000 and 900,000 MAD. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
