Best time to visit Morocco

March to May and September to November. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

March to May and September to November

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most named windows, with mild weather and no summer heat.

“The best time to visit Morocco is in spring between March and May and in fall between September and November.” 22places.com
“the most popular months are during the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November)” toursofdistinction.net
“Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are your golden tickets.” scottdunn.com

6 of the 10 travel guides we read name these months.

Morocco month by month

Average high and low in Marrakesh, and days with rain

January66°F / 43°F · 3 rainy daysChecking fares…Coldest and wettest month, with small crowds outside the Sahara. Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year, is celebrated.Good for desert camping, with pleasant days despite being the coldest month.Few tourists after the holidays and the Atlas often has snow.Marrakech Marathon
February69°F / 46°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Less rain than January, queues at popular sites are minimal, and the Almond Blossom Festival is held in Tafraout.Crowd-free souks in Marrakesh and Casablanca, mild temperatures in the south.Almond blossom in the Anti-Atlas
Best timeMarch75°F / 51°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Lush landscapes from winter rains, with foot traffic picking up and layers still needed in the evening.Dades Valley is in bloom from late February through March, and light rain in the north may last to mid-March.Tourist numbers begin to increase as the weather improves.Marathon des Sables
Best timeApril78°F / 54°F · 3 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring in full swing. Easter brings a rush of tourists, so book ahead.Atlas Mountains stay green with snow-capped peaks, good for hiking. Medinas in Marrakesh and Fes start to get busy.The Sufi Festival is held in Fes and the Marathon des Sables takes place in the Sahara.
Best timeMay85°F / 59°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Clear days and balmy nights, one of the best months to visit. Marrakesh can reach the high 80s F.The Rose Festival takes place in the M'Goun Valley.Sahara travel is comfortable in May and October.Rose Festival of Kelaa M'Gouna · Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
June93°F / 64°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…Starts to get swelteringly hot, with Marrakesh and Fes often in the mid 90s F.Rabat's Mawazine and Essaouira's Gnaoua festivals take place in June.Gnaoua World Music Festival · Sefrou Cherry Festival
July100°F / 69°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Very hot inland, with temperatures over 38C. The Atlantic coast stays cooler.Casablanca's Jazzablanca festival is held in July.Timitar Festival · Asilah Cultural Moussem
August99°F / 70°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…Hot and busy on the coast; most desert camps close from June to August.Water temperatures in northern Morocco often hit 77F in August.
Best timeSeptember91°F / 66°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…Probably the best month for weather and fewer crowds, with warm sunny days and quiet beaches.A good time to hike the High Atlas.The Imilchil Marriage Festival is held in September.Imilchil Marriage Festival · Tanjazz
Best timeOctober83°F / 60°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Mild autumn weather, though rain can start to appear.Taghazout hosts an annual surf expo.Erfoud Date Festival
Best timeNovember74°F / 51°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Rain is more likely from November to February.Mild weather, a prime candidate for the best time to go.Marrakech International Film Festival
December68°F / 45°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Sunny clear days and cooler evenings, with a festive season and higher crowds around Christmas and New Year.Christmas and New Year is a high tourist season, so book hotels in advance.Surf swell is largest from December to February.

Weather: Marrakesh averages from NOAA (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Morocco

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

December 22 to January 7Prices increase significantly over Christmas and New Year.
July and August on the coastMorocco is busy with domestic and international travelers.
March to MayTourist numbers start to rise but are not at their peak.

Quietest

January and FebruaryFewer visitors and lower hotel prices, though colder and sometimes rainy.
Winter (December to February)Best for avoiding crowds and lower prices, especially in cities and on the coast.

Watch for

June to AugustExtreme heat inland. Interior cities often reach the mid 90s F and the Sahara exceeds 100F.
June to AugustMost desert camps are closed because of heat.
November to FebruaryRain is most likely in this period, and winters can be cold and wet.
Winter nightsDesert nights and early mornings can be freezing, and riads may lack central heating.
January to MaySandstorms occur in the Sahara.
RamadanDates change each year. Restaurants, shops and other places may have altered hours, excluding hotels.
Winter in the mountainsSnow can make remote roads hazardous and close some routes.

Questions people ask

How hot is Morocco by month?: Hottest in July and August, with highs around 84 to 85F in Marrakech per one source, while January is the coolest.

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