When is the cheapest time to visit Morocco?

Prices bottom out in Jan, Feb, Dec — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

What months should I avoid in Morocco?

Jul, Aug. Extreme heat in Marrakech

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When to go to Morocco

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have comfortable temperatures for exploring cities and the Sahara. Summer is intensely hot inland.

Best: March–May, September–NovemberPeak: October–November, March–April

Month-by-month

Jan

Good

6°–18°C · 30mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Feb

Good

7°–19°C · 30mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Mar

Great

10°–22°C · 35mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Apr

Great

12°–24°C · 30mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

May

Great

15°–28°C · 15mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Jun

Good

18°–33°C · 5mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Getting hot inland

Jul

Avoid

22°–38°C · 1mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Extreme heat in Marrakech

Aug

Avoid

22°–38°C · 2mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Extreme heat

Sep

Great

19°–33°C · 10mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Oct

Great

15°–27°C · 25mm rain
Crowds high · Prices medium

Nov

Great

11°–22°C · 35mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Dec

Good

7°–18°C · 30mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Jun

Fes Festival of World Sacred Music

International musicians perform in the ancient medina of Fes.

Jun

Gnaoua World Music Festival

Essaouira’s celebration of Gnaoua music and African heritage.

May

Rose Festival

Kalaat M’Gouna celebrates the rose harvest in the Dades Valley.

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Common questions about Morocco

When is the best time to visit Morocco?: March–May, September–November. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have comfortable temperatures for exploring cities and the Sahara. Summer is intensely hot inland.
When is the cheapest time to visit Morocco?: Prices bottom out in Jan, Feb, Dec — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Morocco?: Jul, Aug. Extreme heat in Marrakech
When is peak tourist season in Morocco?: October–November, March–April

See also the full Morocco climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.