3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Festive Attire, light jacket/shawl, dancing shoes
Wedding events start at Kal Tenere Camp, Agafay Desert. Camel or ATV riding, have menhdi done by local artisans, or just chill at the camp. A special desert sunset dinner, followed by a DJ and dancing. Remember to wear your festive outfits, bring a light jacket or shawl, hat and sun block! Sprinter busses will pick guests up at 3PM from all locations! Pick Up #1 MChaouer - guests of Riad Adrar & Riad Solange. The riads know & will assist. Pick Up #2 Jnane Tamsna - guests of Jnane Tamsna & Barcelo. Pick #3 Bab Yacout - guests of IZZA, Riad Kniza, Riad 72, Riad Sebban, Riad Sakkan, Riad Marraplace, Riad Derb Boutouil Pick Up #4 College Mohamed V - guests of Riad Brummel & Riad Shiraz Pick Up #5 La Mammounia - guests of La Mammounia Pick Up # 6 Les Deux Tours - guests of Les Deux Tours Pick Up #7 Shell Gas Station Majorelle - guests of Brummel Majorelle, Park Hyatt, Al Maaden Late guests will need to arrange their own travel. Busses will take everyone back starting at 10pm.
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick Up location #2
For guests of Jnane Tamsna Barcelo
3:00 pm
Pick up location # 3
For guests of Izza Riad Kniza Riad 72 Riad Sebban Riad Sakkan Riad Marraplace Riad Derb Boutouil
3:00 pm
Pick Up locations # 4
For Guests of Riad Brummel Riad Shiraz
3:00 pm
Pick Up location #5
For guests of La Mamounia
3:00 pm
Pick Up location #6
For guests of Les Deux Tours
3:00 pm
Pick UP location #7
For guests of Brummel Majorelle Park Hyatt Al Maaden
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 3:30 pm - Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 am
Black Tie / Traditional Indian Attire recommended.
BRIDE'S SIDE: Please arrive at Jnane Tamsna by 3:30pm GROOM'S SIDE: Please arrive by 3:45pm. Arrivals are self-coordinated. The Wedding consists of a series of ceremonies and rituals, starting with the Baraat and ending with a Vidaai at the end: of the evening, when the family bids farewell to the daughter. Various events such as the Baraat and the Milni occur in the courtyard outside, before entering the Mandap. The main ceremonies are performed in the Mandap. Upon entering the Mandap, guests are free to select any open seat. As the Ceremony is a sacred occasion, snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served in an adjacent hall throughout the rituals. The Feast will be held on site after the Wedding Ceremony. Dinner and cocktails will be served, and seating will be assigned. The Spectacle Afterparty follows, featuring Troupe of Dakka Marakchias, live music and Nuits Blanches. Cocktails and late night snacks will be served. Below is a breakdown of the Ceremonies.
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
GROOM'S FRIENDS & FAMILY. Arrive 3:30 pm. Takes place in the courtyard 100 metres from the Wedding Ceremony
Known as ‘Baraat’, Groom and Groom's friends and family, arrives at the wedding venue in a grand procession, rejoicing with song and dance along the way. The groom traditionally arrives on a horse. The Baraat is typically first attended by the Groom's friends and family. As their procession arrives, they are greeted by the Bride's friends and family, who join them in song and dance. This occurs outside of the Mandap and will kick off the wedding night's festivities.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Varmala Varmala is the ritual in which the bride and groom exchange garlands, signifying the union. Hast Melap & Gaanth Bandhan Hast Melap in Sanskrit for 'Joining of the hands'. The Bride's right hand is placed in the Groom's right hand. A member of the Groom's family ties ends of their scarves together, literally 'tying the knot', or 'Gaanth Bandhan'. Vivaah Havan This ritual starts with lighting the sacred fire, ‘Agni’. The priest builds the fire in a copper bowl, chants sacred mantras and makes offerings to the sacred fire. Lavaan Phere The bride and groom take four rounds around the fire, each representing the different goals of life. The Groom takes the lead in the first three rounds. The Bride leads the Groom in the last round, signifying the completion of the marriage ceremony. Saptapadi ‘Sapta’ means ‘seven’ and ‘padi’ means ‘steps’, this ritual involves the couples taking seven steps around the sacred fire. The seven steps in this ritual signify seven vows of marriage.
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sindoor and Mangalsutra The groom ties a necklace of black beads and gold, known as the ‘mangalsutra’, around the bride’s neck and applies sindoor, a sacred red powder, to the part in her hair. Mangalsutra and sindoor are symbols of blessed marriage and are worn only by married women. Aashirwad ‘Aashirwad’ translates to ‘blessings’. As the name indicates, this Hindu wedding ritual involves the couple seeking blessings from the priest and elder members of the family. Friends and family of the newly married couple shower them with yellow rice and rose petals, expressing their joy for the couple.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Black Tie / Traditional Indian Attire recommended.
There will be a few light bites and a champagne toast to celebrate the newly weds!
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Feast will take place under the Trellis
Hindu weddings are incomplete without a lavish feast. After happily completing the marriage rituals, the guests are given a grand meal and they are kept entertained with songs and dances. Vidaai Vidaai is an emotional moment in the Hindu wedding ceremony when the bride officially leaves her parents and steps into a new life with her husband. Before crossing the doorstep, the bride throws a handful of rice behind her head as she leaves. It is a way of wishing her childhood home prosperity and happiness, even after her departure. A full feast will be provided, along with cocktails. The Feast will have a range of strict vegan to halal, including fish, lamb and chicken. No beef will be served. If there are other dietary restrictions, please inform us. Seating will be assigned. Please refer to guides for seating.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:30 pm - Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 am
The After Party will take place on property.
Join us for a spectacular Moroccan Afterparty, featuring Troupe of Dakka Marakchias, live music and Nuits Blanches. Cocktails and late night snacks will be served.
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Regrettably due to many early Sunday morning departures, the farewell brunch has been cancelled. We are so thankful to share these moments with you and wish you a safe journey home!