Morocco is full of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Take kite surfing lessons on the Atlantic coast, embark on a mountain biking tour in the High Atlas mountains, or travel a day shopping for carpets and antiques in Marrakech’s marvelous market!
2. Introduction
Introduction
As long as you consider the climate in different parts of Morocco
and plan your trip accordingly, you can visit Morocco throughout
the year. For an example, the Sahara Desert should be avoided when
the temperature may is very high from June to September. But this
is the perfect time to visit the imperial cities in northern Morocco,
the Atlantic coast or hikes at high altitudes in the Atlas Mountains.
Packed accordingly, you can visit comfortable at any time of the
year.
3. Tours
Tours
Northern Morocco: Mediterranean Climate
Essaouira Atlantic Seaboard: Best in Summer
Marrakech & Central and Southern Morocco:
Late Winter, Best in Spring and Autumn
Moroccan Sahara: Best in Late Fall & Early
Spring
4. Northern Morocco:
Northern Morocco:
Mediterranean Climate
Mediterranean Climate
Tangier has a Mediterranean climate, with warm/hot summers, plenty
of sunshine and little rainfall. July is the warmest month, and the
maximum daytime temperature is about 83°F / 28°C. Winter (October
to March) is mild and warm, but cloudy. January is the coldest month,
with an average maximum temperature of approximately 60°F/16°C.
5. Essaouira Atlantic
Essaouira Atlantic
Seaboard: Best in Summer
Seaboard: Best in Summer
Essaouira is close to the ocean and has a maritime climate. August is
the warmest month, with an average maximum temperature of 84°F
/ 29°C. January is the coldest month, with an average maximum
temperature of 65°F / 18°C. Winter is when most of the rain falls.
November is by far the wettest month. There is very little rainfall in
June and July.
6. Marrakech & Central and
Marrakech & Central and
Southern Morocco: Late Winter,
Southern Morocco: Late Winter,
Best in Spring and Autumn
Best in Spring and Autumn
Marrakech (Marrakech) has a continental climate (away from the ocean). This
means that the total rainfall is low and the sunshine hours are high. July is the
warmest month, with an average maximum temperature of approximately 98°F /
38°C. The temperatures in October, November and March, April and May are very
suitable for travelers. The coldest month is December, with an average maximum
temperature of 65°F / 19°C. At night, it can be very cold in the middle of winter.
Winter is the rainiest season from October to March. November is the wettest
month.
7. Moroccan Sahara: Best in
Moroccan Sahara: Best in
Late Fall & Early Spring
Late Fall & Early Spring
The desert climate in Merzouga is hot. However, there are surprising
temperature changes between summer and winter. August is the
warmest month, with an average maximum temperature of
approximately 104°F / 40°C. December is the coldest month, with an
average maximum temperature of 60°F / 15°C. March, April and May
as well as October and November are very pleasant months for the
temperature.
8. There is very little rainfall throughout the year. However,
occasionally there may be rainy days, and November has the best
chance. In hot weather, there may be a danger of strong convective
storms, but they are usually short-lived.
9. Best Things To
Best Things To
Do in Morocco
Do in Morocco
Morocco is full of opportunities for adventure and
relaxation. Take kite surfing lessons on the Atlantic
coast, mountain biking in the High Atlas mountains, or
spend a day shopping for carpets and antiques in
Marrakech’s marvelous market!