Short answer: Morocco is one of the most varied honeymoon destinations within a few hours of Europe. In ten days you can sleep in a riad in Fes, watch sunset from a luxury tent in the Sahara, take a balloon flight over Marrakech and end with seafood by the ocean in Essaouira. Spring and autumn are the best seasons.
Why Morocco works for a honeymoon
- Variety: medinas, mountains, desert and coast in one trip.
- Riads: small hotels built around a courtyard, often with only a few rooms, a roof terrace and a plunge pool.
- Short flights from Europe and good connections from North America through Casablanca.
- Value: boutique riads and fine dining cost less than comparable places in Europe.
Ten romantic experiences
- A sunset camel ride and a night in a luxury tent in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- A traditional hammam and massage for two.
- A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Marrakech palm grove.
- Dinner on a rooftop above Jemaa el-Fna.
- Sunset over the blue town of Chefchaouen from the Spanish Mosque.
- A private cooking class in a riad.
- A sunset dinner in the Agafay stone desert near Marrakech.
- Walking the ramparts of Essaouira at golden hour.
- A night in a kasbah hotel in the Dades Valley.
- Stargazing in the Sahara, far from any light.
A 10-day honeymoon itinerary
- Day 1 – Casablanca: arrival, Hassan II Mosque, dinner on the Corniche.
- Day 2 – Chefchaouen: via Rabat; sunset from the Spanish Mosque.
- Days 3–4 – Fes: riad in the medina, guided visit, hammam for two.
- Day 5 – Merzouga: across the Middle Atlas; camel ride and luxury tent.
- Day 6 – Dades Valley: sunrise in the dunes, the Todra Gorge, a kasbah hotel.
- Days 7–8 – Marrakech: via Ait Ben Haddou; gardens, souks, a balloon flight and a rooftop dinner.
- Day 9 – Essaouira: ocean, ramparts and grilled fish.
- Day 10 – Casablanca: flight home.
Prefer no desert? Our 10-day honeymoon via Chefchaouen stays in cities and on the coast. Want the desert in one week? See the 8-day honeymoon. All options are on our Morocco honeymoon tours page.
Where to stay
- Fes and Marrakech: a riad inside the medina for atmosphere, or a palace hotel with a garden for space and calm.
- Chefchaouen: a small guesthouse with a terrace view over the blue town.
- The Sahara: a luxury tent with private bathroom. Read our comparison of desert camps.
- Essaouira: a riad near the ramparts or a beachfront hotel.
Practical tips for couples
- Book early for April, May, September and October: the best small riads fill months ahead.
- Keep public affection discreet in medinas and villages; holding hands is fine.
- Pack layers: warm days, cool evenings and cold desert nights.
- Tell us your wedding date so we can ask riads and camps for a small surprise.
- Do not over-plan: leave a free afternoon every two or three days.
When to go? See our month-by-month guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Morocco good for a honeymoon?
Yes. It combines romantic riads, the Sahara, mountains and the Atlantic coast in one trip, with short flights from Europe and good value for money.
How many days do you need for a Morocco honeymoon?
Ten days is ideal for cities, desert and coast. Eight days works if you skip the coast, and two weeks lets you slow down.
What is the most romantic place in Morocco?
Many couples choose the Sahara at Merzouga for a night in a luxury tent, followed by Chefchaouen and the riads of Marrakech.
Can unmarried foreign couples share a room in Morocco?
Foreign couples usually share rooms without any problem in hotels and riads. Discretion in public is appreciated.
Planning your honeymoon? Send us your dates and we will design a private honeymoon around you.