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Morocco in August

Best to skip this month

Ryad plunge pools help but many desert tours pause; save Sahara trips for autumn.

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Daytime high

38°C

100°F

Overnight low

20°C

68°F

Rainfall

3 mm

dry

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Morocco in August

August brings hot weather to Morocco, with daytime highs around 38°C (100°F) and overnight lows near 20°C (68°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 3 mm of rainfall on average. Ryad plunge pools help but many desert tours pause; save Sahara trips for autumn..

Crowds are manageable in August — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs October–November, March–April, for context.

What’s happening in August

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Asilah Arts Festival · AugInternational cultural moussem transforming the whitewashed northern town into an open-air gallery. Artists paint new murals on medina walls each year alongside poetry readings, concerts, and academic forums drawing intellectuals from across Africa and Europe.

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