The Complete Guide to the Best Time to Visit Morocco

January brings mild, often sunny days to the cities and coast, with cool evenings and cold nights in the desert. Snow can cover the High Atlas, while popular sights are generally quieter than in spring and autumn.

February remains cool and comfortable for sightseeing. The north and Atlantic coast can see showers, the mountains stay wintry, and the south enjoys clear days with chilly evenings. Almond blossom adds colour to the Anti-Atlas.

Spring arrives with greener landscapes, warming days and generally excellent touring conditions. Occasional showers are possible in the north, while Marrakech, the Atlas foothills and desert routes are pleasantly warm.

April is one of the best months for a broad Morocco itinerary. Days are warm without the peak summer heat, mountain valleys are fresh and green, and conditions are well suited to medina walks, desert camps and trekking.

May is warm, bright and increasingly dry. It is an excellent time for the Atlas Mountains, imperial cities and the desert before midsummer temperatures arrive, although afternoons can already feel hot in the south.

June marks the start of summer. Inland cities and desert regions become hot, while the Atlantic coast and higher mountain areas offer cooler alternatives. Early mornings and evenings are best for active sightseeing.

July is very hot in Marrakech, Fez, Ouarzazate and the Sahara, with strong sunshine and warm nights. Coastal Essaouira, Casablanca and the Atlas Mountains are more comfortable, but this is not the easiest month for intensive desert touring.

August is typically the hottest month inland. Atlantic breezes make the coast popular with Moroccan and international holidaymakers, while city exploration is best planned for mornings and evenings. Desert heat can be extreme.

September begins hot but becomes more comfortable as the month progresses. The sea remains warm, crowds ease and conditions improve for travelling between the cities, Atlas Mountains and desert regions.

October is among the finest months to visit Morocco. Days are warm, evenings are cooler and the Sahara is far more comfortable than in summer. It is ideal for a countrywide itinerary combining cities, mountains and desert.

November offers mild sightseeing weather and fewer visitors. Rain becomes more likely in northern and coastal areas, while the south stays comparatively dry. Desert nights and mountain mornings can be distinctly cold.

December brings crisp days, cool evenings and a good chance of sunshine in the south. The Atlas Mountains may receive snow, while desert camps can be very cold overnight. Cities are atmospheric and generally less crowded.