Couple questions: Couples practical
Can you take photos of people in Morocco?
Ask first, every time. Asking before photographing people is a basic courtesy in Morocco, and many people prefer not to be photographed. Landscapes, architecture and your own partner are fine. For honeymoon photos without an audience, a riad courtyard, a roof terrace or a private desert camp gives you space and privacy, with the staff's blessing.
Answered by the Morocco Honeymoons team. Checked October 2026.
The short answer
Ask first, every time. Asking before photographing people is a basic courtesy in Morocco, and many people prefer not to be photographed. Landscapes, architecture and your own partner are fine. For honeymoon photos without an audience, a riad courtyard, a roof terrace or a private desert camp gives you space and privacy, with the staff's blessing.
In more detail
If someone says no, respect it and move on. A smile and a gesture towards your camera is often enough to ask.
Couples who want professional photos often book a short shoot at one location: golden hour on a camp's crest, a portrait in a palace riad, or mint tea on a rooftop above the medina. These are arranged calmly in private settings, which avoids photographing strangers at all.
Be especially careful around mosques, in villages and with women and children. When in doubt, leave the camera down and simply enjoy the moment together.
Good to know
- Ask before every portrait, even with a long lens.
- Book a short private shoot for honeymoon photos.
- Respect a no without argument.
- Photograph architecture, landscapes and each other freely.
- Ask your guide which places are best for photos and which to avoid.
- Keep the camera down at prayer times near mosques.
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