Morocco makes a perfect romantic getaway, whether for a honeymoon, anniversary, or spontaneous holiday. It’s easily accessible from the UK, with airports including Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, and Luton offering direct flights.
If you’re planning a trip to Morocco in 2025, check out our guide below for tips about destinations and activities.
Choose Your Romantic Base: From Marrakech to the Coast
For those seeking unforgettable Morocco holidays, the country’s diverse landscapes offer a wide variety of bases from which to explore. Marrakech is a popular choice thanks to its connectivity and warm year-round temperatures.
There, you’ll find a densely packed medina and traditional marketplaces, where souks sell ceramics, carpets, spices, and tagines. Be sure to stop off at the Kutubiyya Mosque in the southwest Medina quarter to admire its Moorish architecture and gardens.
Essaouira, an Atlantic Coast port city, has a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful sandy beaches. Its mild temperatures and windy weather make it perfect for sporty couples looking for a place to windsurf, kitesurf and surf.
Indulge in Romantic Experiences: Desert Adventures and Hammam Rituals
A camel trek through the Sahara Desert’s dunes is an unforgettable experience for adventure-loving couples. At night, you can stargaze over the clear desert skies to spot constellations before nodding off in a traditional Berber tent. If you wake up early, you can take in the sunrise over the endless dunes.
For a relaxing activity, take your partner to a private Moroccan hammam. These steam baths have roots in ancient Islamic and Roman practices. You’ll move through heated steam rooms, applying Beldi, a black soap, before undergoing a full-body exfoliation with a Kessa glove and a thorough rinsing. After moisturising with argan oil, you’ll feel rejuvenated and ready to explore some more.
Stay in Luxurious Accommodations: Riads and Resorts
Morocco is home to a diverse range of accommodations, including Airbnbs, resorts, and riads, many of which offer honeymoon packages with special amenities. If you want to go all out, Royal Mansour Marrakech is perhaps the most luxurious property in the country. Alongside its suite-style riad, you’ll be able to dine in three restaurants, relax by plunge pools, and visit its large spa.
For a more intimate stay, head out of the city to Virgin’s Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains. It’s home to under 30 guest rooms and mountain views, giving it an exclusive feel while providing a luxury spa, pool, rooftop terrace, and fitness centre.
Explore Hidden Gems: Tetouan and the Atlas Mountains
Beyond the usual tourist paths, Morocco has dozens of hidden treasures. Tetouan is a peaceful port city on the north coast. It lies along the Martil Valley by the Mediterranean Sea, a stone’s throw south of the Strait of Gibraltar. Hassan II Square features the city’s oldest caliphate palace, Dar El Makhzen, a short walk away from the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, known for its beautiful architecture.
Nature lovers can visit the Ait Bouguemez Valley, known as the “Happy Valley” in the Atlas Mountains. Hiking between traditional Berber villages, you’ll pass by orchards, farms, and waterfalls before spending the night at inns.
