Weddings are a very important event in Moroccan culture. This is an activity for the union of an ancient couple. According to Islamic tradition, the institution of marriage is highly revered and respected in the Amazig culture. Therefore, Moroccan weddings are a very highly valued one.
Each country has its own way of celebrating joy and happiness at a wedding. But Moroccan weddings tell extraordinary stories of rich cultural and ancient heritage. This spectacular story begins and ends with traditional music, relentless dancing, and plenty of delicious food and exquisite gifts.
This is obviously not enough to describe the real situation of the moroccan wedding. So, let us introduce you to all the details of a Moroccan wedding from start to finish. Are you ready?
Before the wedding: Drib Sdak Day
What you need to know is that Morocco's marriage traditions are very different from traditional popular marriage cultures. According to Moroccan marriage customs, wedding vows should be made before the wedding day. Drib Sdak is when both the bride and groom sign a marriage contract called "Akd Zawaj".
The signing of a marriage contract requires the presence of both the man and the woman, their families and an "Adul", a religious person with the legal right to enter into marriage.
Usually, Drib Sdak Day is also a small celebration that consists mainly of close family members and friends of the groom and bride-to-be.
After Drib Sdak, the couple officially married religiously. The two families will now begin to prepare for their colorful wedding. In Morocco's wedding tradition, the bride arranges a grand celebration at her parents' home before the wedding.
The groom and his family are invited and they must bring gifts including clothes, jewelry and sweets to the bride and her family. The celebration lasts about 8 to 10 hours. At the end of the day, the groom's family leaves in preparation for welcome day.
Where are Moroccan weddings usually held?
Moroccan weddings are usually held in private venues in large cities. Sometimes, Moroccan families living in traditional moroccan areas, if there is enough space, they set up a venue on the roof or in the backyard.
Moroccan wedding customs
Wedding celebrations in Morocco used to be 7 days, but have now been shortened to just 3 days. The final celebration is when the bride moves from her parents' home to start a new chapter of her life with her husband.