Best time to visit Morocco
The month-by-month edit — when to go, when to avoid, and the windows worth booking around.
The view
When Morocco actually opens up
Morocco's two correct windows are March through May and late September through November — warm by day, cool by night, and the medinas usable on foot before midday. The Atlas snow holds into April for ski-touring; the Atlantic coast stays comfortable into October when Marrakech is finally cooling. Mid-June through August is genuinely punishing in the imperial cities; only Essaouira and the Atlas above 1,800m stay tolerable.
Month by month
The Morocco calendar
- Peak
Marrakech 40°C+; only Essaouira stays comfortable.
- Shoulder
Marrakech roses and orange blossom in March; the Atlas snow holding into April; the Atlantic coast warming into October.
- Off-season
Cool desert nights; coastal towns shut down.
peak season
Jul · Aug
Marrakech 40°C+; only Essaouira stays comfortable.
shoulder season
Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
Marrakech roses and orange blossom in March; the Atlas snow holding into April; the Atlantic coast warming into October.
off season
Dec · Jan · Feb · Jun
Cool desert nights; coastal towns shut down.