The verdict in three sentences
A premium business website for the Casablanca market in 2026 costs between 25,000 MAD (accessible high-end) and 90,000 MAD (full art direction and advanced animations), delivered in 5 to 9 weeks. What drives the price is custom design and animation, not the number of pages. For a Casablanca SME wanting to stand out from generic-looking competitors, design is what creates the perceived difference.
The three premium tiers in Casablanca
2026 reference grid in MAD and EUR equivalent (1 EUR = 10.7 MAD).
| Tier | Content | Price MAD | Price EUR | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Essential | polished design, 6-8 pages, light animations | 25,000 - 40,000 | EUR 2,340 - 3,740 | 5 weeks |
| Premium Signature | art direction, 10-12 pages, motion | 45,000 - 65,000 | EUR 4,210 - 6,075 | 7 weeks |
| Premium Bespoke | full AD, 3D/WebGL, multilingual | 70,000 - 90,000 | EUR 6,540 - 8,410 | 9 weeks |
| Motion design option | advanced scroll animations | + 8,000 - 15,000 | + EUR 750 - 1,400 | + 1-2 wk |
Moving from a template to true art direction often doubles the budget, but that is what sets a premium brand apart from a merely correct site.
Design vs development: where the budget goes
| Item | Share of budget | Signature price (MAD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art direction | 30-35% | 15,000 - 20,000 | mockups, visual universe |
| Motion / animations | 15-20% | 8,000 - 12,000 | transitions, scroll reveals |
| Front-end development | 30-35% | 15,000 - 20,000 | integration, responsive |
| Content / photo | 10-15% | 5,000 - 8,000 | writing, retouching |
| SEO and performance | 8-10% | 4,000 - 6,000 | speed, ranking |
Recurring costs: hosting 3,000 to 8,000 MAD/year, maintenance 800 to 2,500 MAD/month depending on updates and follow-up desired.
Mini case study
Karim runs a high-end interior design SME in Casablanca. He picks a Premium Signature at 55,000 MAD, with motion design (+10,000 MAD) and hosting (5,000 MAD/year). First-year investment: 70,000 MAD with maintenance. His old generic site converted 1 quote request per week; the new site, with an animated portfolio and premium visual universe, generates 4. With an average project value of 120,000 MAD, a single extra conversion per month pays back the site in under two months. Premium is justified when the image sells the price.
FAQ
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What is the difference between a 15,000 MAD site and a 55,000 MAD premium site?
The 15,000 MAD site often uses an adapted template; the premium one relies on unique art direction, custom animations and a dedicated visual identity. The difference is immediately visible to a demanding client.
Do animations slow down the site?
No if optimized (lazy loading, GPU, WebP images). A well-built premium site keeps a high speed score while offering smooth motion design.
How much is annual maintenance?
Between 800 and 2,500 MAD per month depending on follow-up level, i.e. 9,600 to 30,000 MAD/year. It covers security, backups, updates and small enhancements.
Is multilingual support included?
In Bespoke yes, otherwise it is an option. For Casablanca, FR/AR or FR/EN are common; budget 15 to 20% extra per additional language.
How long for a premium site?
Between 5 and 9 weeks. Art direction and design validation back-and-forth make up most of the timeline.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your sector, whether you want full art direction or a premium base, and your budget 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.
