Best time to visit Morocco
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have comfortable temperatures for exploring cities and the Sahara. Summer is intensely hot inland.
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 6°C | 30mm | Low | $Low | Good | — |
| Feb | 19° / 7°C | 30mm | Low | $Low | Good | — |
| Mar | 22° / 10°C | 35mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Apr | 24° / 12°C | 30mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| May | 28° / 15°C | 15mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Jun | 33° / 18°C | 5mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | Getting hot inland |
| Jul | 38° / 22°C | 1mm | Medium | $$Mid | Avoid | Extreme heat in Marrakech |
| Aug | 38° / 22°C | 2mm | Medium | $$Mid | Avoid | Extreme heat |
| Sep | 33° / 19°C | 10mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Oct | 27° / 15°C | 25mm | High | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Nov | 22° / 11°C | 35mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Dec | 18° / 7°C | 30mm | Low | $Low | Good | — |
Month-by-month deep dives
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Marrakech Medina, Morocco — Africa · Morocco. 300,000 medina residents; 3+ million annual visitors (10×). Medina carrying-capacity stress visible in specific alleys near Jemaa el-Fnaa; outer medina remains livable.
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Marrakech, Morocco — Africa. Riad-category 5★ from $320; full-riad buyouts from $1,400.
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Marrakech, Morocco — Africa · Early April. Pre-Ramadan timing crucial; 25°C days, 58% of peak pricing.
Read the full ranking →Festivals & events
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
JunInternational musicians perform in the ancient medina of Fes.
Gnaoua World Music Festival
JunEssaouira’s celebration of Gnaoua music and African heritage.
Rose Festival
MayKalaat M’Gouna celebrates the rose harvest in the Dades Valley.
Book your Morocco trip for March–May, September–November
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