A true must-see in Africa, Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity. Here you will discover rugged mountain ranges, lush green deserts, ancient cities, deserted beaches and very welcoming hospitality. With such a diverse geography, it is best to plan your visit to Morocco based on where you are traveling in the country.
High season: Mid March to May / September to October
Best time for mild temperatures
Spring and autumn are the most popular times to visit Morocco due to the pleasant temperatures in many parts of the country. However, there can be sandstorms in the spring in the Sahara and persistent rains in the north. Demand and prices for accommodation increase around Easter, when European families travel to Morocco to relax for this long weekend.
Shoulder season: November to February
The best time for more leisurely explorations
The cooler winter months are a great time to travel to the Sahara Desert. Marrakech and the south are popular at Christmas and New Year, but the northern part of the country can be cool and wet. Snow can make mountain roads impassable.
Low season: June to August
Best time to visit the coast
The best time of year when temperatures are very warm is ideal for discovering the beaches of the Moroccan coast, with accommodation prices being slightly reduced in the coastal towns.
Visiting Morocco: each month has its own special features
- January
January is the depths of the Moroccan winter. The north is wet, and snow makes many mountains impassable for hikers and even drivers. Marrakech and the south receive the most tourists, especially around New Year.
Favorite events: Marrakech Marathon, Yennayer (Amazigh New Year)
- FEBRUARY
Winter continues in Morocco. The weather is generally bad, although drier and lighter places, such as Marrakech and Agadir, are bearable. Apart from overlanders and city-breakers, few visitors are spotted.
Featured Event: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
- March
Morocco awakens with the beginning of spring when the mountains thaw and wildflowers and almond and cherry trees bloom. Winds begin to disturb the desert and the Souss Valley, lasting until April.
Favorite events: Almond Blossom Festival, Marathon des Sables, TEDx Marrakesh, Beat Hotel
- April
Spring continues: the country is lush and green, and temperatures are now reasonably warm throughout the country. Tourist numbers are high, especially around Easter, when prices soar.
Favorite events: Printemps Musical des Alizés, Jidar Street Art Festival, Casamémoire Heritage Days, start of Ramadan in 2022
- May
Prices are dropping in hotels and markets as the tourist season begins to wind down, although the heaviest summer heat is still to come. The average daily temperature in Marrakech is around 28°C (82°F). May is a great month for trekking in the Moroccan mountains.
Favorite event: The Rose Festival
- June
Summer is warming up quickly, although the peaks of the High Atlas Mountains are still snow-capped. Northern Morocco and the coast are great places to be, and music festivals abound.
Favorite events: Cherry Festival, Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, Mawazine Festival, Gnaoua World Music Festival.
- July
Snow is melting from the mountains, and temperatures in the High Atlas hover around 30°C (86°F). Beaches are airy but busy with domestic and European tourists in the north.
Favorite events: Asilah Festival, Jazzablanca, National Festival of Popular Arts, Throne Festival, Eid Al Adha in 2021 and 2022.
- August
August is a scorching month, with an average of 42°C in Marrakech, and it can easily exceed that inland. Head to the beaches of the South Atlantic to escape the heat and crowds.
Favorite events: Moussem by Moulay Idriss
- September
With the onset of autumn, Morocco is once again a prime territory for foreign travelers. The beaches are emptying of their local vacationers and even the desert is pleasant with the scent of dates and gentle breezes.
Favorite events: Wedding Moussem, Hamdouchi Moussem, Moulay Idriss II Moussem, Sidi Yahia Moussem, TANJAzz, Oasis Festival, L'Boulevard Festival in Casablanca, Jazz at Chellah, Oasis Festival, Drift Away Music Festival, Origines Festival
- October
October is a popular month to visit Morocco, although rain begins to appear north of the Middle Atlas mountain range.
Favorite events: Sufi Culture Festival, Toulouse Saint-Louis Rally, Toubkal Marathon
- November
November is a busy time in Marrakech and further south, with more people heading to the desert or hiking nearby. Bird watchers dot the wetlands.
Favorite events: Saffron Festival, Visa for Music, Moroccan Independence Day.
- December
The country is busy at the end of the month with European holidaymakers for Christmas. Snow closes the passes of the High Atlas, but the white blanket is good news for skiers.
Featured Events: Marrakech International Film Festival
