The verdict in three sentences
A trilingual FR/AR/EN corporate website for a Casablanca industrial group costs 250,000 to 600,000 MAD excl. VAT in 2026 (roughly 23,000 to 55,000 EUR), maintenance excluded. The spread comes from the number of subsidiaries covered, the quality of the right-to-left Arabic version and the depth of the investor relations area. For a foreign investor assessing the group, these elements are also a reliable signal of governance maturity, alongside Law 09-08 data protection compliance.
What the budget actually covers
A group with 5 subsidiaries and 1,800 employees is not buying a brochure: it is buying a reputation tool read by banks, contractors, candidates, regulators and investors. Each component has an identifiable cost.
| Item | 2026 range (MAD excl. VAT) | Approx. EUR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping, workshops, sitemap | 25,000 - 50,000 | 2,300 - 4,600 | 3 to 5 workshops with management and subsidiaries |
| Custom UI design (group brand) | 50,000 - 110,000 | 4,600 - 10,100 | Desktop, mobile, per-subsidiary variants |
| Development + headless CMS | 80,000 - 220,000 | 7,300 - 20,200 | Multi-level approval workflow |
| Full RTL Arabic version | 30,000 - 70,000 | 2,800 - 6,400 | Mirrored layout, typography, testing |
| Investor area and press releases | 35,000 - 90,000 | 3,200 - 8,300 | Financial documents, calendar, email alerts |
| Law 09-08 compliance (CNDP) | 10,000 - 25,000 | 900 - 2,300 | Records, cookie banner, notices, filing |
| QA, accessibility, technical SEO | 20,000 - 35,000 | 1,800 - 3,200 | WCAG 2.1 AA audit, 301 redirects |
Translation is priced separately: expect 1.2 to 2 MAD per word for professional FR to AR and EN translation, i.e. 40,000 to 70,000 MAD for a 25,000-word site.
Three redesign scenarios compared
| Criterion | Essential corporate | Group corporate | Group and subsidiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project budget (MAD excl. VAT) | 250,000 - 330,000 | 350,000 - 450,000 | 480,000 - 600,000 |
| Approx. EUR | 23,000 - 30,000 | 32,000 - 41,000 | 44,000 - 55,000 |
| Number of pages | 20 - 30 | 40 - 60 | 80 and more |
| Languages | FR, EN, partial AR | Full FR, AR, EN | FR, AR, EN + subsidiary microsites |
| Investor area | Document page | Full module + alerts | Full module + market data |
| Timeline | 4 months | 5 months | 6 months |
| Monthly maintenance (MAD) | 4,000 | 6,000 | 8,000 |
For a 5-subsidiary group, the middle scenario covers 80% of needs. The third only makes sense if each subsidiary has its own export customers and a dedicated marketing lead. As an investor, a group running the middle scenario with up-to-date annual reports is already above most regional peers.
Hosting, data and Law 09-08
Law 09-08 governs personal data collected through contact, application and press-release subscription forms. The CNDP expects a declaration or authorisation depending on the processing, a consent banner and a clear privacy policy. Two hosting options are sound: a Moroccan data centre (Casablanca or Benguerir), 1,500 to 4,000 MAD per month, or a European cloud with CDN, 1,200 to 3,500 MAD per month, provided the transfer outside Morocco is properly framed. A 99.9% uptime commitment and daily backups belong in the maintenance contract.
Mini case study
Nadia, communications director of an industrial group in Casablanca, picks the « Group corporate » scenario at 410,000 MAD, plus 55,000 MAD of translation and 6,000 MAD of monthly maintenance. Three-year cost: 410,000 + 55,000 + (6,000 x 36) = 681,000 MAD (about 62,500 EUR), or roughly 18,900 MAD per month. The group hires 120 people a year: if direct applications through the site bring the cost per hire down from 9,000 to 6,500 MAD, savings reach 300,000 MAD a year, before counting the effect on tenders and bank negotiations.
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FAQ
How much does the Arabic version of a corporate site cost?
Expect 30,000 to 70,000 MAD of RTL development, plus 1.2 to 2 MAD per word of translation. A sloppy Arabic version with a non-mirrored layout hurts the brand more than no Arabic version at all.
What timeline should a 5-subsidiary group plan for?
Between 4 and 6 months, including 4 to 6 weeks of scoping and content gathering. Delays rarely come from development: they come from internal sign-offs, which should be scheduled and approved by management upfront.
Must the site be hosted in Morocco?
It is not mandatory, but local hosting simplifies the CNDP filing. A European cloud remains an option at 1,200 to 3,500 MAD per month if the data transfer is declared and framed.
What does 6,000 MAD of monthly maintenance include?
Usually 6 to 8 hours of changes, security updates, 24/7 monitoring and backups. Additional work is billed at 600 to 900 MAD per hour (55 to 85 EUR).
Is an investor area useful for an unlisted group?
Yes, as soon as the group raises debt or negotiates with foreign partners. A simple 35,000 MAD module is enough to publish annual reports, governance and press releases.
Let's scope your project. Send us your current sitemap and number of subsidiaries: we will price a trilingual scope, give an indicative budget in MAD and EUR, and a 4 to 6 month plan. 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.
