Morocco is located in the northwestern region of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria, and Western Sahara. The Tropic of Cancer crosses Morocco in the south. Morocco is predominantly mountainous, with the highest point exceeding 4,150 meters above sea level. As altitude increases, temperatures generally decrease, and precipitation tends to increase, leading to corresponding changes in climate.
The weather in Morocco typically resembles that of Mediterranean destinations, featuring cooler winters and sunny summers. However, temperatures and rainfall can vary significantly based on distance from the Atlantic Ocean and altitude. Daytime maximum temperatures typically range from 20 to 31 degrees Celsius, and there are about 12 hours of sunshine daily, depending on weather conditions.
Morocco’s diverse landscapes include imperial cities such as Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes, and Fez. Don’t miss the desert experiences in Merzouga in the east or Erg Chegaga in the west. The cooler coastal cities along the Atlantic Ocean, like Essaouira, Agadir, Casablanca, and Tangier, are also worth visiting.
The best times to discover Morocco are in spring (from March to June) and autumn (from September to the end of November), when pleasant temperatures range between 23 and 28 degrees Celsius. The weather is generally mild throughout the year, making it a great winter getaway.
In addition to the influence of altitude, a continental component becomes more pronounced as you move away from the coast. The temperatures in the interior are more variable compared to the coastal areas. In the northwestern third of Morocco, you will experience a Mediterranean climate with dry summers. In the southeastern two-thirds of the country (including Agadir, Marrakech, and Er-Rachidia), the climate can be hot (or “cold,” depending on altitude) and is classified as arid or semi-arid.
Do keep in mind the possibility of sandstorms. Tropical weather is popular among travelers, especially in Agadir, Essaouira, and Mazagan. Desert experiences can be dusty and windy from April to May, with hot summers in the Sahara.
Morocco generally offers very sunny and pleasant weather in various areas of the Atlas Mountains.
If you plan to visit Morocco for a memorable experience. We can help organize a tour tailored to your desires and needs, so don’t hesitate to travel with us!
colleen j2024-04-25Verified 3 days /2 nights from Fez to Sahara to High Atlas Our driver and Tour guide Rabin was exceptional in every way.His driving was safe and information terrific on our 3 day trip from Fez to Merzouga to High Atlas across 3 days.Definitely recommend Josefina D2023-02-27Verified Awesome experience It was a great experience. The guide helped us plan the trip according to our needs and interests, he also helped us choose the hotels and restaurants, which were great. He also was a very kind person who was able to speak many languages JaceyRight2023-01-05Verified Must have Experience with a Great Guide Rabi was a fantastic guide an driver he picked us up outside Marrakech and knew so much about the landscape and history on our way to the Sahara. While in the Sahara he took us on an excursion to visit the nomadic people of the region and provided a ton of great info. After a fabulous three days in the desert, Rabi drove us to fes. It was a great trip with an awesome guide. Thàis C2023-01-05Verified Amazing time. Rabi was amazing. He shepherded us from Marrakech to the Sahara and then on to Fez. I highly recommend his services. He was always there when we needed him. Prompt and on time. africaweasel2022-12-11Verified This is the one. Book it. One of the best experiences we have ever had. We did a 3 day trip travelling from Marakkesh through the Atlas Mountains to stay on the outskirts of the Erg Chegagag desert then into the desert for a night then a different route back. Every day was memorable and beautiful - Rabi is the perfect guide and we were very glad of his sand driving skills in the desert.Seriously. Just book it. You won’t regret it. Daniel2022-12-07Verified thanks for everything and the great time in Morocco very professional and very nice staff everything worked as discussed thank you for everything and gladly again with friends Rachelle E2022-07-13Verified Beat tour guide and driver in Morocco! The Sahara desert was one of my favorite experiences. Rabi planned the whole two nights and three day tour. On the way there, we stopped at many attractions. He explained all the history and details behind it and also was kind enough to take pictures! His knowledge and experience was much appreciated. I’d also like to highlight that he is a very good driver. He was always focused on the road and made sure we were safe. The trip was memorable because of the thoughtful things that he included on our tour-water and beverages for the long road trip to the Sahara, provided us an astrology map to find stars in the Sahara, the conversations and more. I would highly recommend rabi for your next trip to Morocco. We actually found him through a previous client of his who happens to be my friend. So he has a good reputation for a reason. We will definitely be back to explore more of Morocco with him. Thanks rabi! AY Man2021-08-24Verified Verryy goooddd Its been a wonderful trip with a wonderful guide . I can't wait to travel with rabii again just wow unbelievable !!! tcapec2020-03-10Verified La miglior esperienza - The best experience - La mejor experiencia My brother and I took a trip to Morocco from 6 to 13 February 2020. Rabii was our magnificent guide.He picked us up at the airport in Marrakech and we immediately start our trip to discover this wonderful country.In 8 days thanks to Rabii and his experience we managed to have unforgettable experiences.Our stops:Marrakech—>Merzouga desert—>Fez—>Chefchaouen—>Rabat—>MarrakechRabii organized everything for us, he organized the tour (according to what we wanted to do) and he also booked the hotels and he suggested us amazing restaurants and experiences to do.. we couldn't be happier than that, everything was perfect.The distances are long and the trips by car could be heavy, but Rabii made us do many intermediate stops that allowed us to break the trips and see many more things that we would otherwise have missed.He is a person of an incredible culture, he deeply knows his country under every aspects. He is always available for dialogue and discussion. He is a very good driver, always nice and generous in explanations and advice but never intrusive.It was a real pleasure for us to be able to share this experience with him that surely, without him, would not have been so beautiful.We bring home beautiful memories and we are sure that we will soon return to explore Morocco with Rabii, whom we consider a new friend rather than a guide!I recommend everyone to contact him and rely on Rabii, both in the planning and in the travel phase.Thanks a lot Rabii, see you soon! Keiara2019-11-04Verified Amazing: An experience of a lifetime! Rabii is fabulous trip organizer! He was very thoughtful when planning activities around what we wanted to do and suggested activities we would have never thought of. He suggested the Museum of Water and the Berber village where we enjoyed homemade Moroccan treats while learning how to make traditional Moroccan mint tea!Rabii knows all the “must-see” places in Morocco. He set up our tours of the souks and Medina’s with an amazing tour guide that was super knowledgeable and excited to teach us about the rich culture of Morocco. Our overnight stay in the desert with camel ride was AMAZING. The campsight was beautiful and the meals were prepared by a chef who made us delicious vegetable tagine.Everything Rabii planned was very organized and he was on time for every pick-up and drop-off. His vehicle was also very clean and well air conditioned. It was only my friend and I (both of which are women) and he made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. He made us want to come back to Morocco and explore more! Our trip wouldn’t have been the same without him!Load more