Moroccan landscape — when to visit Morocco
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When to visit
Morocco?

“There is no bad season for Morocco. There are just regions waiting for you at different times.”
Calendar

Month by month

January

8 — 18°C

Rain: ModerateCrowds: Low

Skiing in the Atlas, cool and pleasant desert, low prices

Good

February

9 — 19°C

Rain: ModerateCrowds: Low

Almond trees blooming in the Dades Valley, carnival

Good

March

12 — 22°C

Rain: LowCrowds: Medium

Ideal spring, everything is green, perfect temperatures

★ Ideal

April

14 — 24°C

Rain: LowCrowds: Medium

Valleys in bloom, Easter, perfect Atlas trekking

★ Ideal

May

17 — 28°C

Rain: RareCrowds: High

Last comfortable month everywhere, heat begins in the south

★ Ideal

June

20 — 33°C

Rain: RareCrowds: High

Gnaoua Festival Essaouira, Fes Sacred Music, Mawazine

Good (hot south)

July

22 — 38°C

Rain: NoneCrowds: Very high

Northern beaches and Agadir, AVOID the south (45°C+)

Coast only

August

22 — 38°C

Rain: NoneCrowds: Very high

Peak season, high prices, extreme inland heat

Not recommended

September

20 — 32°C

Rain: LowCrowds: Medium

Back to school, crowds thinning out, still hot but bearable

★ Ideal

October

16 — 27°C

Rain: LowCrowds: Medium

Mild autumn, golden light, perfect desert conditions

★ Ideal

November

12 — 22°C

Rain: ModerateCrowds: Low

Good everywhere except the north (rain), attractive prices

Good

December

9 — 18°C

Rain: ModerateCrowds: Medium

Christmas in the sun, Atlas skiing, cool desert, festive vibes

Good
Regions

Region by region

North & Rif

Tangier, Chefchaouen, Tetouan

Mediterranean. Mild and rainy winters, hot summers. Chefchaouen is magnificent in spring.

Apr — Jun, Sep — Nov

Imperial Cities

Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat

Continental. Scorching summers (38-45°C in Marrakech), cool winters. Cold nights in winter.

Mar — May, Oct — Nov

Atlantic Coast

Essaouira, Agadir, El Jadida

Mild oceanic. 20-28°C year-round thanks to trade winds. Essaouira is windy but never too hot.

Year-round
Atlas & High Atlas

Atlas & High Atlas

Imlil, Ouarzazate, Toubkal

Mountain climate. Snow from December to March. Ideal hiking May-October. Cold nights year-round.

May — Oct (hiking), Dec — Mar (skiing)
Sahara & South

Sahara & South

Merzouga, Zagora, M'Hamid

Desert climate. 50°C+ in summer. Freezing nights in winter. Only viable period: October to April.

Oct — Apr only
Events

Festival calendar

MonthEventLocation
JanuaryMarrakech MarathonMarrakech
MarchHeritage DaysNationwide
MayRose FestivalKelaat M'Gouna
JuneGnaoua FestivalEssaouira
JuneFes Festival of Sacred MusicFes
JuneMawazineRabat
JulyCherry FestivalSefrou
SeptemberTan-Tan MoussemTan-Tan
SeptemberBrides' MoussemImilchil
DecemberFIFM (Film Festival)Marrakech
VariableRamadanNationwide

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