The verdict in three sentences
A website redesign run through a Casablanca nearshore team costs 25,000-120,000 MAD (roughly 2,300-11,000 EUR) in 2026, about 35% below an equivalent EU agency, with only a +1h time difference from Central Europe. Adding a light e-commerce module costs 40,000-90,000 MAD more, and annual maintenance runs 12,000-30,000 MAD. Expect 6 to 12 weeks of production and plan Arabic RTL and hosting location early.
Redesign scenarios in MAD and EUR
A redesign is not just a facelift: depending on the legacy stack, you may keep the CMS or rebuild everything. Here are the 2026 ranges from structured Casablanca agencies.
| Scenario | Scope | MAD range | EUR equivalent | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design-only redesign | New front, CMS kept | 25,000 - 55,000 | 2,300 - 5,050 | 4-6 weeks |
| Redesign + CMS | New design + back-office | 55,000 - 120,000 | 5,050 - 11,000 | 6-10 weeks |
| + Light e-commerce | Catalog + payment | +40,000 - 90,000 | +3,670 - 8,260 | +2-4 weeks |
| Annual maintenance | Hosting, security, updates | 12,000 - 30,000/yr | 1,100 - 2,750 | — |
Why nearshore Casablanca for a European buyer
| Criterion | Casablanca nearshore | Western EU agency |
|---|---|---|
| Time difference | +1h (full overlap) | Same |
| Blended day rate | 180 - 320 EUR | 300 - 500 EUR |
| Cost saving | -35% average | Baseline |
| Language | Fluent FR/EN, native AR | FR/EN |
| RTL / Arabic expertise | Native | Rare, outsourced |
Arabic RTL support is not a CSS mirror: navigation, forms and components must be rethought, so plan it from the mockup stage. Casablanca teams handle it natively, a real edge over generic EU vendors.
Mini case study
Thomas, digital lead at an industrial firm near Lyon, runs a redesign + CMS with Arabic RTL through a Casablanca nearshore team: 3,850 EUR design, 5,320 EUR CMS + RTL, 1,100 EUR/month SEO for 6 months. Six-month total: roughly 15,770 EUR. A French agency quoted 24,500 EUR for the build alone. The nearshore route saved about 36% and delivered native FR/AR/EN capability with a +1h overlap.
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How much cheaper is Casablanca nearshore versus a Western EU agency?
Around 35% on blended day rates: 180-320 EUR/day versus 300-500 EUR, with only a +1h time difference and full working-day overlap.
Is Arabic RTL support expensive?
Budget 15,000-30,000 MAD (1,375-2,750 EUR) extra. It requires rethinking navigation and components, not just mirroring CSS, and must be planned from the design phase.
Where should the site be hosted?
Local hosting cuts latency for Moroccan visitors; EU hosting is often cheaper and eases GDPR compliance. Choose based on your primary audience.
What is the annual maintenance budget?
Between 12,000 and 30,000 MAD (1,100-2,750 EUR) per year for hosting, backups, security updates and monitoring.
How long does a redesign take?
Six to twelve weeks depending on scope: a design-only redesign takes 4-6 weeks, while a full redesign with CMS and e-commerce can reach 12 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your current stack, target languages (FR/AR/EN) and performance goals, and we will quote the optimal redesign scenario. 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.
