The verdict in three sentences
A corporate group website in Casablanca costs between 220,000 and 450,000 MAD in 2026 depending on the number of subsidiaries, multilingual depth and the investor relations area. The heaviest cost is not design but content governance: a CMS with editorial workflow, per-subsidiary roles and versioning. Plan for 10 to 14 weeks and maintenance of 4,000 to 9,000 MAD/month to stay credible with lenders and candidates.
The budget line by line
A group does not buy a brochure site; it buys a reputation platform. Here is a 2026 breakdown (order of magnitude, options excluded) for a group of 3 to 6 subsidiaries.
| Line item | 2026 range (MAD, ex. VAT) | Cost drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Premium design & art direction | 80,000 - 160,000 | Number of templates, motion, 3D |
| CMS with editorial workflow | 60,000 - 120,000 | Roles, multi-level approval, subsidiaries |
| FR/EN/AR (RTL) multilingual | +35,000 | Arabic RTL, native proofing, glossaries |
| Press / investor area | 40,000 | PDF reports, stock, releases, governance |
| Integration & QA | 25,000 - 50,000 | Number of pages, imports, testing |
| Technical SEO & accessibility | 20,000 - 40,000 | Audit, schema, Core Web Vitals |
| Project total | 220,000 - 450,000 | Depending on scope and options |
Maintenance (support, managed hosting, minor changes) is contracted separately: 4,000 to 9,000 MAD/month depending on the target SLA.
Why AR multilingual changes the equation
Right-to-left Arabic is not a simple translation: it forces a duplication of the layout logic (mirrored components, icons, forms) plus native proofing. It is the most underestimated line item for Casablanca groups.
| Language | 2026 add-on cost (MAD) | Technical complexity |
|---|---|---|
| FR (base) | Included | Project reference |
| EN | +18,000 - 25,000 | Translation + dedicated SEO |
| AR (RTL) | +35,000 - 55,000 | Mirrored UI, fonts, proofing |
| 4th language | +15,000 - 22,000 | Depending on content volume |
Mini case study
Mr. Benjelloun, deputy CEO of an agri-industrial group in Casablanca (4 subsidiaries), wants the site ready before a fundraising round. Chosen scope: premium design (120,000 MAD), CMS workflow (90,000 MAD), FR/EN/AR (+40,000 MAD), investor area (40,000 MAD), SEO and QA (55,000 MAD) = 345,000 MAD ex. VAT, delivered in 12 weeks. With maintenance at 6,000 MAD/month, the total cost over 24 months reaches 489,000 MAD. Against a targeted raise of tens of millions, the site is under 1% of the deal yet shapes how investors perceive the group.
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Why does a group site cost 5 to 10 times more than a brochure site?
Because you pay for governance: approval workflow, subsidiary management, RTL multilingual and regulated areas. A brochure site runs 20,000-45,000 MAD; a corporate group site starts at 220,000 MAD.
How long does the project take?
Plan for 10 to 14 weeks from kickoff to launch. AR multilingual and the investor area often add 2 weeks.
Can we display the share price and financial reports?
Yes, via an investor area linked to a feed or versioned PDFs. Budget around 40,000 MAD for a complete press/investor module.
What maintenance budget should we plan?
Between 4,000 and 9,000 MAD/month depending on the SLA (uptime, response times, included changes). A group targeting 99.9% uptime sits at the top of the range.
Do we need a specific CMS to manage several subsidiaries?
Yes: a CMS with roles and workflow lets each subsidiary submit content, approved at group level before publishing. That is what turns a site into a platform.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of subsidiaries, the languages (including AR RTL) and your next investor deadline, and we'll price the exact scope. 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.
