Marii Tickets · Getting Started

Getting started with Marii Tickets

Create your event, publish ticket types, and start selling QR-code tickets online — with the money settling directly into your own payment gateway account.

Published July 2026·6 min read·For organisers

What is Marii Tickets?

Marii Tickets is event ticketing built for Zimbabwean organisers. You create your event in the Marii dashboard, buyers purchase online at tickets.marii.app, and every ticket is emailed to them as a unique QR code. At the event, you scan people in with the free Marii gate app — on as many devices as you need, even offline. Ticket money settles directly into your own connected gateway account. Marii never touches your money.

Who is Marii Tickets for?

Anyone selling entry to something with a date and a gate: concerts and gigs, church conferences, festivals, comedy and theatre shows, sports fixtures, school fundraisers, corporate dinners, and community events. It works for paid events and free ($0) events where you still want a managed guest list and QR check-in.

Because Marii adds no per-sale commission, you keep the full ticket price your buyers pay — you pay a single fee when you publish a ticket type, and that is it.

What you need to get started

  • A Marii account. Sign up from the organiser page at tickets.marii.app/organiser. Your events live in the dashboard at dashboard.marii.app.
  • Your event details. Event name, date, time, venue, a short description, and an image for the event page.
  • A connected payment gateway. Pesepay, Paynow, or Stripe — this is how buyers pay you directly. Ticket money settles into your own gateway account, not a Marii account.

Creating your first event

1

Create your Marii account

Head to tickets.marii.app/organiser and sign up. Creating an account is free, and creating an event is free too — you only pay a fee when you publish a ticket type.

2

Add your event details

In your dashboard, create a new event and fill in the essentials: the event name, date, time, venue, a description, and an image.

Be specific in the description — buyers see it on your event page before they pay. Mention what is included, gate opening times, and anything attendees should bring or know.

3

Set up your ticket types

An event can have multiple tiers or ticket types — for example General, VIP, and Early Bird. Each ticket type has its own name, price, and capacity, so you control exactly how many of each can be sold.

4

Connect your payment gateway

Marii Tickets uses a Bring Your Own Gateway (BYOG) model. Connect your own Pesepay, Paynow, or Stripe account so buyers pay you directly. Buyers will see whatever payment methods your gateway supports — typically EcoCash, Visa/Mastercard, and bank transfer.

Settlement timing is set by your gateway, not by Marii — Marii holds no funds at any point.

5

Publish and share

When you publish a ticket type, you pay the Marii fee: 3% of the ticket face value, paid once — not per sale. Free ($0) events pay a flat $5. The dashboard shows you the exact fee before you commit, and you can pay in cash (minimum charge $1) or in kind with tickets.

Once published, share your event page link on WhatsApp, social media, posters, and anywhere your audience is. Buyers purchase online and their QR-code tickets are emailed to them straight after payment.

What it costs — in one place

  • ✓Creating an account and creating an event: free
  • ✓3% of ticket face value, paid once when you publish a ticket type — not per sale
  • ✓Free ($0) events: flat $5 per event
  • ✓Minimum cash charge: $1
  • ✓No subscription, no monthly cost, no per-sale commission, no gate fees
  • ✓Option to pay the fee in kind with tickets instead of cash
Running a big event? There is a premium option at $500 per event that adds branded QR tickets, a hosted public event page, sales analytics, gate device licences, and featured placement.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marii Tickets?↓
Marii Tickets is an event ticketing platform for Zimbabwean organisers. You create your event in the Marii dashboard, buyers purchase online at tickets.marii.app, tickets are emailed as unique QR codes, and you scan people in with the free Marii gate app. Money settles directly into your own connected gateway account — Marii never touches your money.
How much does it cost to sell tickets on Marii?↓
Creating an event is free. You pay 3% of the ticket face value, once, when you publish a ticket type — not per sale. Free ($0) events pay a flat $5, and the minimum cash charge is $1. There is no subscription, no monthly cost, no per-sale commission, and no gate fees. The dashboard shows the exact fee before you commit to publishing.
What do I need before I can start selling tickets?↓
Three things: a Marii account, your event details (name, date, time, venue, description, and an image), and a connected payment gateway — Pesepay, Paynow, or Stripe — so buyers can pay you directly.
Do my ticket buyers need a Marii account or an app?↓
No. Buyers check out with just their name, phone number, and email address. Tickets are emailed to them as unique QR codes viewable at a ticket link — no account and no app needed, and a screenshot of the QR is fine at the gate.
Can I create multiple ticket types for one event?↓
Yes. An event can have multiple tiers or ticket types — for example General, VIP, and Early Bird — each with its own name, price, and capacity.
How do I check people in at the gate?↓
Use the free Marii gate app on any device — as many devices as you need, with no gate fees. It validates each QR instantly, rejects duplicate scans, and works offline by caching the guest list.
Is there a premium option for bigger events?↓
Yes. The premium event option costs $500 per event and includes branded QR tickets, a hosted public event page, sales analytics, gate device licences, and featured placement.

Quick checklist

  • ✓Sign up at tickets.marii.app/organiser
  • ✓Gather your event details: name, date, time, venue, description, image
  • ✓Create the event in your dashboard — free until you publish
  • ✓Add your ticket types with names, prices, and capacities
  • ✓Connect Pesepay, Paynow, or Stripe so buyers can pay you directly
  • ✓Check the exact fee in the dashboard, then publish and share your event link

Ready to sell your first ticket?

Creating your event is free. You only pay when you publish a ticket type — and the money from every sale goes straight to you.

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