When to visit Morocco

Our Guide on When to Visit Morocco

Morocco is a year-round destination with everything from breathtaking coastlines and idyllic beaches to mountains and desert where you can ride atop a camel. It’s also renowned for its mouth-watering cuisine that you’ll appreciate no matter when you go, but like just about anywhere else, depending on the areas that you visit and what you hope to do, there are months that are better for visiting than others. The country has an extremely varied landscape with mountains, desert and coastal regions so conditions vary massively.

The seasons in Morocco are similar to those of the USA and UK, winter is December to February and summer is May to September. The closer you are to the desert the hotter and dryer it becomes. In the north and along the coast it tends to be cooler due to the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Morocco’s Atlas Mountains are very cold in the winter due to the altitude but pleasant in the summer. For most people looking to visit the main sights and walk through the historic cities, Fall and Spring are the best times as the temperature is warm and pleasant.

Every year Morocco celebrates the Islamic tradition of Ramadan where there is a month of fasting and a focus on religion and family. Ramadan does not have set dates because the Islamic calendar follows a lunar pattern. During this month, Muslims spend the daylight hours of their day fasting (no food or drink). Many stores and restaurants are closed during the day. In 2022 Ramadan will be during April.