Exclusive One-Week Morocco Tour for Couples
What to expect on this itinerary
This is a luxurious one-week tour in Morocco’s special places that are perfect for two. Enchanting and exotic, Morocco is a dreamy destination for a romantic escape. Escape to the solitude of the High Atlas and get away from the world amid Saharan sand dunes. Immerse yourself in the old-world splendor of palace hotels, sink into rooftop hot tubs as mystical sounds and smells float through the air, and ride an enigmatic wave through the country’s most amorous experiences.
Customizable Itinerary
Essaouira – Rooftop Hot Tub
After flying to Essaouira, you will transfer to a boutique riad in the city center. Riads are small guest houses that represent hundreds of years of Moroccan hospitality and tradition. Your luxurious suite occupies the entire top floor, and steps will lead you to a private rooftop, where the sunset will be exquisite from a private hot tub. From here, you can absorb the city’s smells and sounds without needing to go anywhere. This way, you can experience a romantic introduction to Morocco.
What's Included:
Essaouira – Horseback Ride and Sufi Mystique
Marrakech – A Sultan and Sultana Experience
Marrakech – Hot Air Balloon Ride
High Atlas Mountains – Enchanting Berber Landscape
Merzouga – Camel Caravan in the Sahara
Merzouga – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Savor the ultimate solitude with a whimsical night in the Sahara Desert at a luxurious private camp deep within the dunes
- Ease into the Moroccan experience with a private rooftop hot tub that will immerse you in the country’s exotic sounds and smells
- Hot air balloon above Marrakech and gape in wonder at a landscape of old sandstone architecture, rugged mountains, and desert plains
- Feel the enchantment of an ancient Berber kasbah and spend a night beneath the stars in a Berber tent suite with a hot tub
- Experience traditional Sufi mystique during an intimate evening of drumming and singing on an Essaouira rooftop
- Explore Marrakech’s famed highlights and take a hassle-free stroll through the sensual souks and quarters
- Ride horses across wild Atlantic beaches, ride camels into the Sahara, and walk hand in hand through the High Atlas Mountains
Detailed Description
Romance thrives in Morocco’s hidden places. Desert dunes envelop as you escape the world and lie beneath a starry sky. Ancient mountains and Berber kasbahs set the scene for a different solitude. Even in a city like Marrakech, you can immerse yourself in amorous scenes, such as a palace hotel that will make you feel like Sultan and Sultana. The country emanates mystique, and this mystery adds another layer to this ultimate one-week in Morocco for couples. Handcrafted with Morocco’s finest romantic retreats and an incredible variety of destinations, this is a week that is designed to be shared with your partner.
Morocco is not always portrayed as an overly romantic place. While it is true that holding hands on a city street will bring stares, the country is very different in public and private. In Essaouira, you will bask in exotic smells and sounds from a private rooftop hot tub. The High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert can completely disconnect you from your everyday schedule. You will even discover how Morocco’s preserves its secrets, especially for couples who are willing to venture beyond some of the country’s stereotypes.
Handpicked honeymoon-style accommodations are integral to this one-week Morocco itinerary. Your tour will begin in Essaouira, which is an enchanting coastal town that is home to exotic streets that glow with lanterns after dark. Small and easy to navigate, Essaouira is perfect for dipping your toes into Morocco before experiencing a larger city like Marrakech. On your second day, there will be Sufi drumming, a horseback ride across wild Atlantic beaches, and the sensual atmosphere of this off-the-beaten-path town.
For the next two days in Marrakech, you will be staying in a glorious palace hotel. During these two days, you will enjoy a hot air balloon ride above the city and exclusive experiences. Your final two days will feature exceptional solitude in breathtaking locations. You will have a night at a Berber suite in the High Atlas Mountains, and a night in the Saharan sand dunes. You can expect local activities that rekindle romantic versions of history, such as riding with a camel caravan to a private camp. You will have a week in Morocco, and by day seven, you will have experienced so many special places that are reserved just for two.
Starting Price
$2,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 790 reviews
Our experience in Morocco was nothing short of amazing, thanks to the very talented team at Zicasso’s travel company. Our family was absolutely delighted with the level of care and attention to detail for each activity and lodging we enjoyed during our nine days in Marrakech, Essaouira, Agafay Desert, and, finally, our hotel in the Atlas Mountains.
Let's start with our driver, who impressed us daily with the way he navigated our very comfortable van through very challenging streets and roadways. We always felt extremely safe with him behind the wheel and he was so nice with our kids! When our youngest started to feel carsick going through the Atlas Mountains, our driver did everything he could to make the journey smooth—drove extra slow, pulled over whenever we asked for a little break, and made sure the car was always stocked with plastic bags and plenty of water. We highly recommend our driver, along with each tour guide arranged through the travel company.
Our travel specialist, and the owner, has assembled a fantastic group of people who clearly love their work. You will leave the country with an authentic cultural experience, not just a stamp in the passport. If you get an opportunity, do the backstreet food tour with our guide in Marrakech. She was so hospitable and introduced us to some truly tasty food. My children (ages seven and 12) even ate snails in the market with us! So yes, try the snails, along with whatever else she recommends.
Another tip: if you want a desert ATV experience, but do not want to trek to the Sahara, please consider visiting Essaouira and book an ATV tour there. There are some impressive sand dunes near the beach and we had an absolute blast trekking over those. The ATV route is gorgeous; you get the beach and the desert landscape in one go.
If you want an overnight desert experience, without going to the Sahara, then absolutely go to the Agafay Desert. A camel ride at sunset was a magical first for our children.
Finally, I want to say that the travel company goes above and beyond if there are travel hiccups. On our final night in Morocco, we received a text from our airline saying our flight had been cancelled (part of the massive Airbus recall). There were zero flights out of Marrakech and we needed to be back in the States in two days. My husband found a flight from Casablanca the next day and the travel specialist graciously provided transportation for us for the three-and-a-half-hour drive. We felt like booking with the our travel specialist was like having extra travel insurance! Sincere thanks to him and the entire team.
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The trip exceeded our expectations.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist is a consummate professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive. Excellently planned bespoke itinerary.
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Our experience with Zicasso’s travel specialist and the tour operator was fantastic!!
Our trip went smoothly and seamlessly, and exceeded our expectations.
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The trip was thoughtfully planned, with an excellent driver and local guides. Each of the riads and hotels chosen for the trip provided excellent service and beautiful rooms. Zicasso's tour operator was a joy to work with. The pace of the trip was perfect for us. Mary and I have not enjoyed a holiday more thoroughly than this tour of Morocco.
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We recently returned from a 12-day trip to Morocco. It was an incredible trip! We started in a kasbah in the High Atlas Mountains and then traveled to Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, and ended in Marrakech. We had excellent accommodations, transportation, and local guides.
The trip was planned and booked through the tour operator. Zicasso’s travel specialist was easy to communicate with and addressed all of our concerns. It was a pleasure to meet him in Marrakech for tea and an escort around the square. The people of Morocco were warm and kind. We look forward to returning and spending time in the desert, and we would definitely book with the tour operator again.
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