The verdict in three sentences
A bilingual FR/EN corporate website in Casablanca costs between 45,000 and 110,000 MAD in 2026, depending on content depth and design level. The real challenge is not price but the dual audience: a Moroccan client and a European buyer have neither the same expectations nor the same browsing habits. With 70 % of traffic on mobile, mobile performance trumps everything else.
Detailed budget for a bilingual site in Casablanca
The package varies with page count, graphic quality and translation volume. Here are the ranges observed on the Casablanca market.
| Item | 2026 ballpark (MAD) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Starter site | 45,000 - 65,000 | 6-8 pages, FR/EN |
| Bilingual Premium site | 75,000 - 110,000 | 12-18 pages, animations |
| Pro translation FR/EN | 0.10 - 0.18 EUR/word | ~1.1 to 2 MAD/word |
| Delivery time | 6 - 9 weeks | depending on volume |
| Monthly maintenance | 1,500 - 4,000 MAD/month | bilingual updates |
| Custom design | +15,000 - 30,000 MAD | vs adapted template |
One tip: do not under-budget translation. A poorly translated English "About" page instantly undermines credibility with a European prospect.
Local vs EU hosting: which to choose?
Hosting choice affects speed by audience and data compliance.
| Criterion | Morocco hosting | EU hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Latency for Moroccan clients | Excellent | Fair |
| Latency for European clients | Fair | Excellent |
| Indicative annual cost | 1,200 - 3,000 MAD | 1,500 - 4,000 MAD |
| GDPR compliance | Variable | Native |
| French-language support | Common | Common |
| Recommendation | Strong local focus | Strong export focus |
For a dual audience, a CDN in front of EU hosting is the best compromise: speed on both sides of the Mediterranean for a moderate premium.
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Mini case study
Karim, manager of an engineering firm in Casablanca, wants to win Moroccan clients and French partners. He picks a Premium site at 90,000 MAD, delivered in 8 weeks, with CDN and EU hosting (2,800 MAD/year) plus maintenance at 2,500 MAD/month. Over 12 months: 90,000 + 33,600 = 123,600 MAD. If he lands 3 export contracts at 150,000 MAD margin each, the return exceeds 450,000 MAD: the site pays back with the very first contract.
FAQ
Do I need a Darija (Moroccan Arabic) version on top of FR/EN? For B2B in Casablanca, FR/EN covers most decision makers. Darija is rarely used in writing on a corporate site; standard Arabic can be added if the government/general-public target is strong, at a 15 to 25 % premium.
How long does the project take? Plan 6 to 9 weeks from spec sign-off to go-live, with translation and bilingual review taking 1.5 to 2.5 weeks.
Is mobile really the priority? Yes: around 70 % of Moroccan traffic is mobile in 2026. A site not optimised for mobile loses local prospects before the first page loads.
What maintenance should I budget? Between 1,500 and 4,000 MAD/month depending on update frequency, knowing every change must be reflected in both FR and EN.
Can I pay in instalments? Yes, the norm is a 40 to 50 % deposit at kickoff, the balance on delivery, sometimes spread over 2 or 3 monthly payments to ease cash flow.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your targets (local, Europe, both), page count and desired design level, and we'll price it in MAD with a firm schedule. 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.
