Morocco can be visited all year, but the best time depends on where you want to go. The country combines Atlantic coast, high mountains and the Sahara, so the weather varies a lot from one region to another.
Spring: March to May
Spring is one of the best seasons for a complete trip. Days are warm, the countryside is green, the Dades Valley fills with roses in May and desert nights are pleasant. Easter holidays are busy, so plan ahead.
Summer: June to August
The coast (Essaouira, Agadir, Tangier) is lovely in summer, and the High Atlas offers cooler air. Inland cities and the Sahara are very hot: if you visit the desert, travel early and late in the day and rest in the afternoon.
Autumn: September to November
Autumn is excellent everywhere. The heat eases, the light is beautiful for photography and the dunes of Merzouga are at their most comfortable.
Winter: December to February
Winter days are often sunny and mild in Marrakech and the south, but nights in the desert can be cold and the High Atlas passes may have snow. It is a quiet, atmospheric season; bring warm layers.
Our advice
For a first trip that combines cities and the Sahara, choose March to May or September to November. Whatever your dates, we adapt routes and timings to the season. Tell us when you would like to travel and we will suggest the right itinerary.
