Honeymoon Holidays to Morocco

Morocco's towns offer couples the chance to slow down, with courtyard homes, rooftop views and lanes that reward a leisurely evening stroll.

• Marrakech Riads: Traditional riads are courtyard houses, many converted into small boutique hotels with roof terraces overlooking the old city. We favour riads with private plunge pools or quiet interior courtyards, because the trade-off for the lively medina outside is that the best rooms are the ones shielded from the noise. Staying inside the walls places you within easy walking distance of the souks, while retreating to a calm courtyard at night gives the honeymoon its sense of privacy. Morocco holidays of this kind often start here.
• Fes el-Bali Evenings: Fes el-Bali is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world, and its winding lanes make an atmospheric setting for a couple wandering after dark. The medina is more intense and less polished than the southern imperial city, which is exactly why many honeymooners choose it for a deeper sense of history. We suggest a riad here for two or three nights, paired with a guided walk through the craft quarters, so the trip balances discovery with downtime.
• Chefchaouen Lanes: Chefchaouen is a mountain town in the Rif whose medina is largely painted in shades of blue, and its quiet lanes suit couples who want a slower and more intimate pace than the imperial cities. The town sits in cooler hill air, so evening walks are pleasant even in warmer months. The compromise is that it is a smaller place with fewer large hotels, so we recommend it as a restful stop rather than a long stay, pairing it with a city break elsewhere.
• Essaouira Ramparts: Essaouira is a fortified seaside town whose medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its ramparts give couples a walk with sea views at a relaxed pace. The town is a considerable distance from the largest inland city, a journey that rewards a dedicated transfer rather than a rushed day trip. Its wind-cooled air and seafood restaurants make it a strong choice for a romantic evening, though the hotel offering is simpler than in the bigger cities.
• Asilah Murals: Asilah is a small whitewashed fortified town on the Atlantic coast near the northern port city, known for the street murals that brighten its walls and lanes. It is much less visited than the imperial cities, which means the streets feel calm and the pace is unhurried. The trade-off is limited nightlife and fewer large hotels, so we pair it with a stay in a larger city for variety, making it an ideal quiet interlude for newlyweds.