8 daysMorocco Essentials: 8-Day Private Tour from Casablanca
Eight days across Morocco: the coast, the blue city, old Fez, a night in the Sahara dunes and the red city of Marrakech.
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Morocco Honeymoon: 7 Days of Riads, Hammam and Desert
A private honeymoon: rooftop riad in Marrakech, couples hammam, kasbah nights and two nights in a luxury desert camp with dinner on the dunes.
- Duration7 days · 6 nights
- StartMarrakech
- EndMarrakech
- Trip typePrivate tour
Overview
A Morocco honeymoon is full of romantic moments: mint tea on a rooftop, a warm hammam for two, and a candle-lit dinner alone on the sand dunes. This 7-day trip is only for the two of you, with a private driver and a slow pace. You sleep in a riad in Marrakech, a boutique kasbah, two nights in a luxury desert camp and a kasbah hotel with a pool.
The luxury camp tent has its own bathroom, and the private dinner in the dunes is included. If you want more comfort in every city, see our luxury Morocco tour, or browse all our desert trips.
Highlights
- Romantic riad with rooftop terrace in Marrakech
- Couples hammam and sunset drinks on a rooftop
- Two nights in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
- Private candle-lit dinner on the dunes
- Sunrise, stargazing and Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Kasbah hotel with pool in Ouarzazate
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech, welcome to your romantic riad
Your driver meets you at Marrakech airport and takes you to a beautiful riad in the medina. You receive a welcome mint tea in the quiet courtyard. Take time to rest in your room. In the evening, go up to the rooftop to watch the sunset over the city. We can book a candle-lit dinner in a romantic restaurant for your first night (optional). Night in Marrakech.
Overnight: Marrakech
- 2
Day 2
Day 2: Marrakech gardens and couples hammam
In the morning you visit the Majorelle Garden, with its strong blue walls and exotic plants, and the Secret Garden in the medina, a calm space with fountains. In the afternoon you relax with a couples hammam: steam, black soap and a gentle scrub, followed by a massage if you wish. Finish the day with drinks or juice on a rooftop terrace at sunset. Second night in your riad.
Overnight: Marrakech
- 3
Day 3
Day 3: Tichka pass – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades boutique kasbah
Your driver picks you up after breakfast. You cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stopping for photos above the valleys. Then you walk hand in hand through Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO earth village with lovely views from the top. After lunch you continue past Ouarzazate to the Dades Valley. Tonight you sleep in a boutique kasbah with views of the red mountains, with dinner included.
Overnight: Dades Valley
- 4
Day 4
Day 4: Todra Gorges – Merzouga, luxury camp and dinner on the dunes
After a short walk in the Todra Gorges, you drive to Merzouga. In the late afternoon you ride camels together into the golden dunes as the sun goes down. Your luxury camp has a private tent with a real bed and bathroom. Tonight, our team prepares a private candle-lit dinner on the dunes, only for you two, with lanterns and a carpet on the sand. Then enjoy the silence and the stars.
Overnight: Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
- 5
Day 5
Day 5: A free day in the dunes
Wake up to watch the sunrise from the top of a dune. The day is free and slow. You can try sandboarding or a quad ride (optional), or just rest in the shade of the camp. In the afternoon you can visit Khamlia village to listen to Gnawa music. At night our team can show you the stars and planets; the desert sky is very clear. Second night in your luxury camp.
Overnight: Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
- 6
Day 6
Day 6: Merzouga – Alnif – N'Kob – Ouarzazate kasbah with pool
Today you take a quiet road through the desert south. You pass Alnif, an area known for fossils, and N'Kob, a village with many old kasbahs and palm trees. The landscape is wide and empty, good for photos. In the late afternoon you arrive in Ouarzazate and check in to a kasbah hotel with a pool. Relax and enjoy a calm dinner together.
Overnight: Ouarzazate
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Day 7
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Tichka – Marrakech
After a slow breakfast you drive back over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass. You can stop at a women's argan cooperative to buy natural oil and cosmetics. You arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your driver takes you to your hotel or the airport. This is the end of your honeymoon tour, but we can add nights in Marrakech or Essaouira by the sea.
Route map
Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka pass → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todra Gorges (Tinghir) → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Alnif → N'Kob → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or minivan) with fuel
- Private English-speaking driver (other languages on request)
- 6 nights in a romantic riad, a boutique kasbah, a luxury desert camp and a kasbah hotel with pool
- Breakfast every day; dinners outside Marrakech
- Camel ride at sunset and two nights in a luxury camp tent with private bathroom
- Private candle-lit dinner on the dunes
- Couples hammam in Marrakech
- Welcome mint tea and honeymoon room decoration where possible
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets to gardens and monuments
- Optional quad bike and sandboarding
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips and personal expenses
Romantic add-ons
- Rose petals and a cake in your room on arrival (on request)
- Hot-air balloon flight over Marrakech at sunrise
- Private photographer for a couple shoot in the medina or the dunes
- Sunset camel ride for two with a picnic of dates and tea
- Extra nights in Essaouira by the ocean
- Private cooking class for two in a riad
Accommodation by category
Choose your hotel category. The final hotel names are confirmed when you book, depending on availability.
| Night | Location | Standard | Superior | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marrakech | Traditional riad, en-suite room | Charming riad with patio | Luxury riad or palace hotel |
| 2 | Marrakech | Traditional riad, en-suite room | Charming riad with patio | Luxury riad or palace hotel |
| 3 | Dades Valley | Family-run kasbah hotel | Boutique kasbah with pool | Luxury kasbah lodge |
| 4 | Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) | Desert camp, tent with private bathroom | Comfort camp, tent with private bathroom | Luxury camp, large tent with private bathroom |
| 5 | Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) | Desert camp, tent with private bathroom | Comfort camp, tent with private bathroom | Luxury camp, large tent with private bathroom |
| 6 | Ouarzazate | Family-run kasbah hotel | Boutique kasbah with pool | Luxury kasbah lodge |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the private dinner on the dunes always possible?
Yes, except in very strong wind or rain. In that case we serve the dinner in a private corner of the camp, still with candles and decoration.
When is the best season for a honeymoon in Morocco?
Spring and autumn have warm days and pleasant nights. Winter is sunny but nights in the desert are cold. Summer is very hot in the Sahara. Read best time to visit.
Can we add a beach at the end?
Yes. Many couples add two or three nights in Essaouira or Agadir by the ocean. Ask us and we will build a tailor-made plan.
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