Marrakech Architect

Why use an architect in Marrakech

Do you feel like having a beautiful house built in sunny Marrakech? Would you like to renovate an old riad to create a charming guest house in the heart of the medina, but do not know how you go about it? Would you like professional support? Before rushing headlong into works, consult an architect in Marrakech!

Why call upon an architect in Marrakech?

Would you like to build the house of your dreams, the project of a lifetime, in or near Marrakech? A well-thought-through project is not to be taken lightly because, like any real estate project, it is risky and provides its fair share of surprises.

An architect is a construction professional who works with you to realise your dreams in terms of construction, but who is mainly there to guide you and give you all the information to make the right choice.

Be aware that hiring an architect is compulsory if your project requires a building permit, typically for new constructions, renovations, alterations and developments in urban and suburban areas. Without an architect approved project blueprint,, you will not get a building permit and you will have to start your project from scratch all over again.
This building professional holds the keys to your project. The architect designs the plans of your home, its layout and guarantees its feasibility. He or she has many legal, technical and administrative skills that could well facilitate things later in your project. Although essential during the design phase, once building works have commenced an architect need not be involved.

How to choose your architect in Marrakech?

Choosing the right architect in Marrakech and elsewhere is no easy task because many professionals fancy themselves "architects" in the sense of "interior designers" but, in fact, are not recognized as such by the national authorities. There are no state diplomas to become "interior designer" unlike conventional architects who are graduates of state institutions and whose profession is highly regulated.

• If you have any doubt about the professional you have chosen or simply to reassure yourself, you can check credentials with the Ordre National des Architectes du Maroc in Rabat, Moulay Ismail C5 Washington Square Residence. It is best to seek advice from relatives and friends and to use recommended architects.
• An architect’s services are compulsory under certain conditions. Make sure you establish a contract that meets your needs and your budget, and be sure to lay out in this contract all your mutual obligations. Everything must be clear! Remember to request a preliminary estimate before you start.
• Maintain a cordial and trusting relationship with your architect who can help you speed up work and ensure it lives up to your expectations.

Finally, the architect receives a fee equal to about 5% of the budget of your home building. This rate may drop to 4.5% under certain conditions and much lower for "social" or state subsidized constructions.

All that’s left now is for you to find your architect in Marrakech!