Newlyweds Jaime and David consider their December honeymoon trip to Spain and Morocco a “whirlwind dream trip.” Not only did they see some great sights and indulge in Jaime’s love of food, but they also had a few great hotel stays. She gives us a rundown on some of the best experiences.

Hesperia, Madrid
Loved this hotel! Beautiful, very cosmopolitan, excellent service, close proximity to everything yet not in a terribly touristy area.

Hesperia, Granada
Lovely, quiet hotel in the heart of Granada. Staff was friendly and very helpful.

Riad Altair, Marrakesh
(See more about their stay here) Very beautiful, excellent breakfasts, fabulous roof deck, affordable, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.

Peacock Pavillions (coming soon!)
We had the unbelievable good fortune of meeting Maryam from My Marrakesh and touring her family’s soon-to-open guest houses at Peacock Pavillions. Nestled in an olive grove just outside of the walls of Marrakesh, Maryam and her family have constructed an unbelievably beautiful setting for couples or families traveling to Marrakesh. We can’t wait to go back and stay there!

While on the Moroccan leg of their honeymoon (Spain was on the list too!) newlyweds Jaime and David traveled to Marrakesh. Their hotel stay at Riad Altair was a stand-out of the trip.

Jamie says, “We loved this hotel and can’t say enough wonderful things about the location, décor and staff!” They thought the accommodations and common areas were beautiful and loved the excellent breakfasts and fabulous roof deck. They especially appreciated the “knowledgeable and friendly staff.”

She adds, “Yassin at Riad Altair was phenomenal. From recommendations for dinner to sights to see to teaching us Arabic and Moroccan card games, Yassin went above and beyond to extend Moroccan hospitality to us.”