A camel caravan crossing a dune ridge at golden hour under scattered clouds

Couple questions: Honeymoon planning

Is a winter honeymoon in Morocco a good idea?

Yes, for couples who do not mind cold nights. Winter brings crisp, sunny days, snow on the Atlas peaks and the clearest desert skies of the year. Nights in the Sahara and the mountains are cold, so a camp with a fire and heavy bedding matters. Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks.

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Answered by the Morocco Honeymoons team. Checked October 2026.

The short answer

The earthen ksar of Ait Benhaddou climbing its hill in afternoon light, palms in front and the granary on the crest — Ait Benhaddou, on the road south to the Sahara

In more detail

Our honeymoon guide calls winter wonderful for the Sahara and the cities, with crisp nights for a fire-pit dinner. The desert is quieter than in spring, the light is low and gold, and the stars are at their best. Pack a warm jacket, a hat and gloves for the camp night.

In Marrakech, a winter honeymoon means sunny days for the medina and the gardens, and a riad courtyard warm at midday. Ask whether your suite is heated: riads are built to stay cool, not warm. A hammam is the best way to end a winter afternoon.

A riad patio at night, lit low around its fountain, trees and carved arches — Riad Livia, Marrakech medinaPhoto: Dutch Morocco Investments SARL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized)

The High Atlas wears snow through the season, which makes a lodge night near Imlil a cosy one, with log fires and views of white peaks. Roads over the Atlas can be affected by snow, so a private driver who checks conditions and a little slack in the plan help.