The verdict in three sentences
In 2026, a corporate website through a nearshore francophone agency costs between 12,000 MAD (Starter) and 90,000 MAD (Premium), with 800 MAD/month maintenance and 300 MAD/month hosting. An equivalent European agency bills about 2.5 times more for a comparable deliverable. The most cost-effective option for a London firm serving francophone markets is a nearshore agency: competitive rates, overlapping time zone and command of business French.
The 2026 pricing grid
A firm's director first frames the budget by tier. Here are the real ranges in MAD.
| Tier (MAD, 2026) | Price | Pages | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 12,000-20,000 | 5-7 | 2-3 wks |
| Growth | 25,000-45,000 | 8-15 + blog | 3-4 wks |
| Premium | 60,000-90,000 | 15+ custom | 5-7 wks |
| Maintenance/month | 800 | — | — |
| Hosting/month | 300 | — | — |
| Monthly SEO | 1,500-4,000 | — | — |
The Growth tier covers most firms' needs: corporate site, blog, analytics and forms. Premium is for companies wanting a fully custom design and integrations.
Nearshore vs Europe vs local
A budget only makes sense in comparison. Here is the same Growth website by provider origin.
| Provider origin (2026) | Equivalent Growth price | Timeline | Zone / language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearshore agency | 25,000-45,000 MAD | 3-4 wks | GMT / French |
| European agency | 60,000-110,000 MAD | 5-8 wks | GMT+1 / French |
| Local freelancer | 15,000-30,000 MAD | 4-6 wks | varies |
| Nearshore francophone | 25,000-40,000 MAD | 3-5 wks | GMT / French |
| Europe vs nearshore gap | x2.5 | +2-4 wks | — |
The European agency brings a brand but costs 2.5 times more. A nearshore francophone agency offers the best quality-price-responsiveness ratio for firms serving those markets.
Mini case study
Sarah, COO of a B2B services firm in London, gets three quotes for her Growth website: a Paris agency at 85,000 MAD, a local freelancer at 22,000 MAD, and a nearshore francophone agency at 34,000 MAD. The freelancer is cheapest but offers no warranty or structured maintenance. She picks nearshore: delivery in 4 weeks, maintenance at 800 MAD/month, a French-speaking contact in her time zone. Saving versus Paris: 51,000 MAD, or 60% of budget, for an equivalent deliverable. Over three years, maintenance included, she spends 62,800 MAD where the Paris option would have exceeded 120,000 MAD.
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FAQ
How much does a corporate website cost via nearshore in 2026?
From 12,000-20,000 MAD (Starter) to 60,000-90,000 MAD (Premium). The most-requested Growth tier sits between 25,000 and 45,000 MAD.
What maintenance budget should I plan?
Roughly 800 MAD/month for maintenance and 300 MAD/month for hosting, or 13,200 MAD over three years. Monthly SEO adds 1,500-4,000 MAD.
Why does a European agency cost 2.5 times more?
Because its salary and overhead costs are higher. For a Growth site, that means 60,000-110,000 MAD versus 25,000-45,000 MAD nearshore.
What is a nearshore francophone agency?
An agency outside your country but in an overlapping time zone working in business French. It combines competitive rates (25,000-40,000 MAD) and responsiveness.
What is the average delivery time?
From 2-3 weeks for a Starter to 5-7 weeks for a custom Premium. A Growth site ships in 3 to 4 weeks.
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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.
