Architect in
Marrakech.
AE Architectes — a contemporary practice, personally led by Aimad El Kanit. Villas, residences, riads and boutique hotels.
AE Architectes — a contemporary practice, personally led by Aimad El Kanit. Villas, residences, riads and boutique hotels.
2022
FOUNDED
8+
PROJECTS DELIVERED
5.0★
10 GOOGLE REVIEWS
ENA
RABAT
AE Architectes is a contemporary architecture practice based in Marrakech, founded in 2022 by Aimad El Kanit, a graduate of the École Nationale d'Architecture de Rabat (ENA) and registered with the Ordre National des Architectes du Maroc.
What we design, we build — no compromise between the plan and the delivery.
In a Marrakech market with no shortage of architecture practices, we stand apart through three concrete commitments: precise construction drawings, direct involvement from Aimad El Kanit on every project, and a rigorous approach that delivers exactly what was promised.
We work on high-end residential projects, riads, buildings and commercial programmes, for local and international clients — primarily the UK, USA, Canada, France, Belgium and Switzerland.
Contemporary villas
Bespoke design — Atlas Golf Resort, Argane Golf Resort, Jardins de l'Atlas, Guéliz. Every project is a unique commission.
Learn more →Residences & buildings
High-end collective residential programmes — villa compounds, apartment buildings, common area management.
View our work →Riads & guest houses
Riad renovation in the medina, conversion into classified guest houses, artisan coordination, ONMT support.
Our riad expertise →Commercial architecture
Offices, retail, mixed-use programmes. Our Business Center Guéliz (5,000 sqm) shows our capability on large commissions.
View the project →Interior architecture
Material selection, bespoke furniture, artisan coordination — tadelakt, zellige, carved wood, local stone.
Learn more →Site supervision
Contractor coordination, weekly visits, photo reports. A single point of contact from permit to handover.
Our process →★★★★★
"Thank you for everything"
★★★★★
"Highly recommended"
A simple, transparent process — from your first email to the day we hand over the keys.
First contact
You describe your project by email or through our contact form. We reply personally within 48 hours.
Initial conversation
A call or meeting to understand your project, the plot, budget and timeline. No obligation.
Fee proposal
We send a clear, itemised fee proposal tailored to your project.
Design
Sketches, preliminary design, construction drawings. We iterate with you until full validation.
Delivery
Building permit, contractor selection, weekly site supervision through to handover.
Looking for an architect in Marrakech for your project?
Other questions? Write to us directly — reply within 48 hours.
Is AE Architectes registered to practice in Morocco?
Yes. Aimad El Kanit is a graduate of the École Nationale d'Architecture de Rabat (ENA) and is registered with the Ordre National des Architectes du Maroc. This registration is legally required to sign building permit applications in Morocco.
How big is the AE Architectes practice?
AE Architectes is a practice at a human scale, personally led by Aimad El Kanit. This format guarantees direct involvement and full attention from the architect on every project — no delegation to junior staff.
Does AE Architectes only work in Marrakech?
The practice works primarily in Marrakech and its region. Projects in other Moroccan cities can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What are typical architect fees in Marrakech?
Fees vary by project scope and complexity, typically between 6 and 10% of construction cost for a full-service commission. We provide a clear, itemised fee proposal after our first conversation, with no obligation.
