The verdict in three sentences
A Moroccan institutional website is budgeted in MAD, but a CEO also thinks in EUR to benchmark internationally. In 2026 in Casablanca, budget 80,000-250,000 MAD (7,400-23,000 EUR) for standard and 300,000-600,000 MAD for premium, before the multilingual premium. The two real budget drivers are the trilingual FR/EN/Arabic (RTL) build, which adds 20-35%, and compliance with Law 09-08 on personal data.
Ranges by tier in 2026
Prices cover design, development, a governed CMS and go-live. 2026 order of magnitude for Casablanca, tax excluded.
| Tier | Scope | MAD | EUR (approx.) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional standard | 15-25 pages, FR/EN, CMS | 80,000-250,000 | 7,400-23,000 | 10-14 wks |
| Institutional premium | + portal, 3 languages, ERP | 300,000-600,000 | 27,700-55,400 | 14-20 wks |
| Group / holding | Multi-site, intranet | 600,000-1.5M+ | 55,400-138,500+ | 20-30 wks |
| Annual maintenance | Support + SLA | 30,000-90,000/yr | 2,800-8,300/yr | Recurring |
Standard suits a single entity or subsidiary; as soon as a portal or a 3rd language enters scope, you move to premium.
The multilingual premium and compliance
Arabic in RTL mode is not a mere translation: it requires mirrored templates, adapted typography and native proofreading. Here is the 2026 impact.
| Item | Detail | Premium / cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd language (FR→EN) | Translation + templates | +12-18% |
| 3rd language Arabic (RTL) | Mirrored templates + proofing | +20-35% |
| Law 09-08 compliance | CNDP register, notices | 8,000-20,000 MAD |
| EU or local hosting | GDPR/09-08, CDN | 6,000-25,000 MAD/yr |
| Accessibility audit | WCAG AA standard | 10,000-25,000 MAD |
The CNDP declaration (Law 09-08) should be planned from discovery: handling it at the end of the project easily adds 1-2 weeks.
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Mini case study
Mr El Amrani, communications director of a Moroccan industrial group, budgets a 22-page trilingual FR/EN/Arabic institutional site. Premium base: 340,000 MAD, + 28% Arabic RTL premium on the affected part, i.e. +70,000 MAD, + 09-08 compliance at 15,000 MAD and local hosting at 18,000 MAD/yr. Year-one total: approx. 443,000 MAD (approx. 40,900 EUR). Compared with an equivalent European agency quote (around 55,000-65,000 EUR), the estimated saving exceeds 15,000 EUR at equal quality and compliance, with a French-speaking team in the same time zone.
FAQ
Why budget in MAD AND EUR? Because a Moroccan CEO manages in MAD but benchmarks international quotes in EUR. Showing both prevents board misunderstandings and eases the decision.
Does Arabic RTL really cost more? Yes, +20-35% on the affected part: mirrored templates, typography, native proofreading. It is not an option to bolt on later for free.
What does Law 09-08 require? A declaration to the CNDP, a processing register and compliant notices. Budget 8,000-20,000 MAD and plan it from discovery.
Should I host in Morocco or the EU? It depends on the data and audiences. EU (GDPR) hosting reassures international partners; local hosting can cut regional latency. Budget 6,000-25,000 MAD/yr.
How long for a trilingual site in Casablanca? From 10 to 16 weeks for standard, 14-20 for premium, with multilingual work and internal approvals the main lengthening factors.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your languages (including Arabic RTL), your scope and your 09-08 constraints and we will price an 80,000-600,000 MAD institutional site. 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.
