When is the best time to go to Morocco?

Coastal Regions, along both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, are temperate year round. Agadir, Essaouira, and Tangier all have mild winters and temperatures that stay in the high 60s Fahrenheit throughout the summer. It should be noted that due to its proximity to Europe, these coastal regions are also a popular destination for many Europeans during the summer months and can get a bit crowded.

The Atlas Mountains are a good place to visit between April and October, as long as you don’t mind a little heat during your hikes! Outside of these months, you might encounter snow in the peaks.

Spring and autumn are generally the best times to visit all of Morocco. The weather is pleasantly warm, unlike the cold the winter can bring and the scorching summer heat. This is especially true if you wish to visit the Sahara Desert region and Marrakech, or hike in the Gorges.

Winter is also a great time to travel if you prefer to avoid the crowds, allowing you to see a more authentic picture of daily life in Morocco than in the higher tourism seasons. While colder at night, it can still be a very good time to visit the southern part of the country. The Sahara Desert, while comfortably warm during the day, can quickly drop to freezing on a winter night. If you plan on camping, be sure to bring layers!

For those travelers who do not enjoy the heat, Marrakech, Meknes, and Fes become cooler this time of year, but also have cold nights and a higher chance of rain.