The verdict in three sentences
A premium corporate site for a Casablanca group costs 250,000-800,000 MAD in 2026, depending on the number of languages, the investor data room and the depth of editorial governance. Expect 3 to 5 months with a headless CMS, a multi-level approval workflow and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA). Arabic RTL support and the investor area are the two items that separate a brochure site from a real group site.
Standard vs Premium: the comparison in MAD
The Standard tier suits a single-brand group with moderate governance needs; Premium targets multi-subsidiary holdings, investor relations and heavy integrations.
| Item | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Total price | 250,000-450,000 MAD | 500,000-800,000 MAD |
| Page count | 15-30 | 40-80+ |
| Languages | FR/EN (+AR option) | FR/EN/AR + native RTL |
| Headless CMS + workflow | Basic | Multi-level |
| Investor area / data room | Option | Included |
| WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility | Partial | Audited |
| Timeline | 3-4 months | 4-5 months |
| Support | 6 months | 12 months + SLA |
What multilingual RTL and governance cost
Adding Arabic is not just translation: RTL affects the whole design system, components and testing. Content governance (who approves what, in what order) is an underestimated item.
| Specific item | 2026 range (MAD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Design system + components | 60,000-140,000 | 4-6 wks |
| Full Arabic RTL support | 40,000-90,000 | 3-5 wks |
| Headless CMS + editorial workflow | 70,000-160,000 | 5-8 wks |
| Investor area / data room | 50,000-130,000 | 4-6 wks |
| WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit | 25,000-60,000 | 2-3 wks |
| Hosting + CDN + security (yr 1) | 30,000-80,000 | ongoing |
Mini case study
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Ms. Alaoui leads communications for an industrial group in Casablanca, spanning 4 subsidiaries and listed on the exchange. Her old single-language site with no data room generated about 20 requests/month handled manually by 2 people, i.e. 25 hrs/month at 180 MAD/hr = 4,500 MAD/month. A new Premium site at 620,000 MAD, with a self-service investor area and FR/EN/AR, automates 70 % of those requests and positions the group for its roadshows: beyond time savings, it secures investor relations, hard to quantify but strategic.
FAQ
Why a headless CMS rather than a classic CMS? To separate content from display, handle multilingual cleanly and feed the site, app and data room from a single source. It's the 2026 standard for a multi-channel group.
Is Arabic RTL support just a setting? No. RTL affects layout, components, icons and testing. Budget 40,000-90,000 MAD and 3-5 dedicated weeks.
How long to deliver? From 3 to 5 months by tier. The editorial workflow and investor data room are the items that stretch the schedule.
Is WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility mandatory? Not legally for all entities, but it's expected of a major group and protects the brand. An audit costs 25,000-60,000 MAD.
What annual maintenance budget? Count 12-18 % of the initial cost, i.e. 30,000-140,000 MAD/year, including hosting, CDN, security and editorial updates.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your target languages, the need for an investor data room and your editorial governance: we'll price Standard vs Premium in 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.
