Weddings and Wedding Photography in Marrakech in Morocco
Simon Whitten is one of the UK’s leading international wedding photographers and has travelled the world in his profession. Marrakech in Morocco is fast becoming the new wedding destination for spectacular weddings and stunning Marrakech wedding photography. Marrakech is a cosmopolitan destination, yet respectful of its traditions and culture. Wedding photography in Marrakech offers outstanding opportunities to capture images that you will never see in the UK. Less than a four hour flight from the UK, this makes Marrakech an exotic, unique and increasingly popular destination for weddings.
Many couples who want a small, intimate wedding surrounded by close family and friends, find that a wedding in Marrakech offers the perfect, sophisticated destination to celebrate with the people that matter the most. With the prospect of sunshine throughout the year and with colourful scenery, Marrakech is steeped in history and adventure and it is easy to see why Marrakech makes a perfect wedding destination. Marrakech is also a very modern and chic destination for weddings, a professional international photographer such as Simon Whitten will ensure you have truly magnificent photographs of your Marrakech wedding day to treasure.
There are two types of venues for weddings in Marrakech, either a traditional "riad" in the medina (old town) or one of the palatial villas, surrounded by lush gardens outside the medina (which are generally in the Palmeraie area). A riad is a house in the old town which is set around a courtyard, this provides a stunning plocation to capture beautiful wedding photographs of the bride and groom. Through the night, you can create a magical atmosphere in the courtyard of your Riad, by having candle-lit lanterns and rose petals placed around giving you a truly romantic setting which your Morocco wedding photographer will enjoy capturing stunning photographs by using the light and shadows.
You should really embrace all that Marrakech has to offer by using some traditional forms of entertainment to perform for you and your guests. Snake charmers, fire throwers, belly dancers, fireworks or even henna painters are just a few exotic ideas you could have to make your wedding entertainment truly unique and a wedding to remember. Your wedding photographer will enjoy all of the delights Marrakech has to offer and will embrace the contemporary and traditional mix that works so well in this exotic location. Honeymooning in Morocco offers everything you could ever dream of from beaches to mountains and vibrant markets with bright colours and spices along a labyrinth of streets just adds to the adventure of weddings in Morocco.
If you are getting married in Marrakech or Morocco and are looking for an experienced international and destination wedding photographer, please contact Simon Whitten through the contact form on the contact page. There is no obligation and the quote will be tailored to your specific event.