Quick answer: The best time to visit Morocco is March to May and September to November. Peak season is spring and autumn, and the months to avoid are July and August inland (Marrakech, Fes and the desert are scorching).
Morocco packs in several climates – a mild Atlantic coast, hot interior cities, the High Atlas mountains and the Sahara. Spring and autumn are ideal almost everywhere; midsummer is best spent on the coast.
Morocco Weather by Month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rain | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | Wet | Med | Good – Mild days, cold nights; snow in the Atlas. |
| February | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | Light | Med | Good – Mild; blossom; pleasant. |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 50°F | Light | High | Best – Warm and ideal; spring. |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 54°F | Light | High | Best – Warm, dry – superb. |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | Dry | High | Best – Warm; great before the summer heat. |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 64°F | Dry | Med | Good – Hot inland (Marrakech); the coast is milder. |
| July | 37°C / 99°F | 20°C / 68°F | Dry | Med | Shoulder – Very hot inland; escape to Essaouira coast. |
| August | 37°C / 99°F | 20°C / 68°F | Dry | High | Shoulder – Hottest inland; the coast is busy. |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 64°F | Dry | High | Best – Heat easing – excellent again. |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | Light | High | Best – Warm and pleasant – ideal. |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 52°F | Light | Med | Great – Mild, fewer crowds. |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | Wet | Med | Good – Mild days, cold nights; festive. |
Best Time to Visit Morocco
For the best balance of weather, value and manageable crowds, target March to May and September to November. The table above breaks down every month.
Morocco Weather in July
July is intensely hot inland – Marrakech, Fes and the Sahara routinely top 37C. The smart move is the breezy Atlantic coast (Essaouira, Taghazout) or the cooler High Atlas; save the desert and imperial cities for the shoulder seasons.
Morocco Weather in October
October is one of Morocco best months: the searing summer heat has eased, leaving warm, dry days perfect for Marrakech, the desert and the mountains, with comfortable nights.
The Real Sweet Spot: November Beats the Peak Shoulders
Spring and autumn do win, but that advice carries a price the calendar hides: April-May and September-October are exactly when European and North American visitors arrive in force, so riad rates and desert-tour quotes climb across Marrakech, Fes, and the dunes. The sharper play is to slide to the edges of those windows rather than book their middle.
- November is the value pick. Sahara daytime temperatures sit around 20-25C, camel treks still run, and prices drop below the September-October peak while the weather holds.
- Late March catches spring ahead of the Easter rush, with mild cities and a still-cool desert before the crowds and rates build.
For a genuine bargain, January and February run roughly 30 to 50 percent cheaper on flights and lodging than those peak shoulders, and the Sahara stays comfortable by day even as nights turn cold. Sidestep the Christmas-New Year stretch, though: from about December 22 to January 7, budget riads that normally fetch around 500-800 MAD jump to roughly 1,000-2,000 MAD a night. The stretch to truly avoid is July and August in the interior and the desert, where Sahara afternoons reach around 45C and many tour operators suspend trips through summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
March to May and September to November – warm, dry and comfortable for the cities, mountains and desert alike.
Is Morocco too hot in summer?
Inland (Marrakech, Fes, the Sahara) is scorching in July and August (37C+). Head to the Atlantic coast (Essaouira) or the High Atlas to stay cool.
When is the best time for the Sahara desert?
October to April, when daytime desert temperatures are pleasant; avoid midsummer. Nights are cold year-round, so pack layers.
Looking for a recommendation, not just data? See our best time to visit Morocco guide.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.