It is irrefutable that Morocco is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of weather diversity within the year. Unlike many other countries in the area where the weather doesn’t pretty much change throughout seasons, in Morocco however, the seasons are highly distinct so that you can enjoy their weathers and find them as they should be. In fact, this weather diversity is not only due to its regular weather change throughout seasons, but also, due to its unique geographic diversity (two large oceans, little, middle and great Atlas Mountains and the great desert…etc.) that makes it one of the most visited countries in the world.
The weather in Morocco commonly is almost sunny for the whole year. While rainfalls actually hit occasionally every few days within each season, the rest days are usually sunny, bright and lovely, making it the perfect country to pass your holiday. It is a cool thing to wake up in a winter or a spring morning on a clear sky that lights the surroundings so that you can enjoy the day and explore around even in the cold temperatures with nothing to impede your mobility or change your mood. The sunlight ranges in the winter is about 5 hours in the north (like Tangier) and increases to 8 hours moving towards the south, and in the summer is 11 hours in the north and increases to 14 hours moving towards the south. The weather in Morocco in general depends on the time in the year and the region you want to visit. So, what is the best time to visit Morocco?
To begin with, spring is considered as one of the best seasons to visit Morocco. Spring, that takes place from April to May, is the time when the harsh winter cold gradually goes away, especially in the higher cities, the rain becomes less frequent and the weather becomes milder (26oC – 32°C in the midday but drops to 9oC – 16°C by the night, and gets hotter moving to the southern regions). Spring is always a charming time in Morocco as you can always go out rejoicing the fresh air under the light sunrays and enjoy the sightsees of the cities. Moreover, spring is the best time to visit for its fascinating landscapes. All the mountains and the suburban turn green, the fauna and flora flourish, with its delightful temperatures making the landscapes absolutely irresistible to visit more than any time in the year. Thus, make sure to put places such as the famous waterfalls, rivers and forests in your itinerary list. Nonetheless, some coastal regions get windy, and what’s more, the Sahara Desert gets windier and could be there some sandstorms. One should always be cautious there, checking the daily weather before going out in those areas for safety.
The summer in Morocco comes in the second place in this list. The reason behind that is that generally this season, which takes place from June to August, witnesses a very scorching sun in the midday (32°C – 40oC in the north and gets hotter in the desert up to 45oC or 50oC), and some of its heat remains even in the evening, especially in the interior cities of the country. Therefore, your travel plan mostly should comprise the coastal areas so that you can enjoy its breezes and the beaches cool air. However, in the interior cities light rainstorms hit in some afternoons for a short period of time, that turn their nights cooler and pleasant. Don’t forget that the mountainous regions are as well cool and less hot, such as Ifrane and Azrou
…etc., which also should be included to your list. The Sahara Desert, on the other hand, is the hottest part of the country. Not that it is unworthy to visit, but in contrast, visiting these areas particularly forms a great additional variety to your summer vacancy, especially when visiting the southern west coastal cities, which are cooler and have more interesting renowned sightsees, as well as, their magnificent cool reefs and beaches. Not to mention that, summer comes in the time of the year when all the concerts and ceremonies are organized in everywhere in the country, and more frequently in the touristic cities. Throughout such yearly events, the summer is considered as the best time to discover the different local cultures and enjoy their unique arts. Indeed, no one wants to miss creating like these full of joy memories and magical cultural discovery. One thing to pay attention to, in the overall, is making sure not to be deceived by the midday heat. The coasts and the Sahara Desert regions usually turn pretty much cold at night, and hence, one should not forget to bring some light wind breaker jackets or something alike to keep the body warm.
The fall season, that comes in September and October, is also considered as one of the best times to come to Morocco for several reasons. As first, the weather in general is mild, and somehow similar to spring but the difference is the green part that apparently becomes yellowish orange. What is special about his season, is that it preserves the charming hot atmosphere of the summer but devoid of its tough scorching heat, and accompanied with the slight fall breezes making the weather more pleasant than ever to discover new areas in the country. So, if you are not too much fan of the summer heat and still desire its feel, the early fall is your best choice. Besides, this season is the most recommended time to visit Morocco for reason of the big chance to find most of the touristic places way less pricey in comparison to summer time. In addition, many tourists prefer to come at this time of the year not only to save their money, but also to avoid summer crowdedness and enjoy their vacancy in a peaceful pleasant moderate weather. October is a bit colder at night, so a slightly thick clothes are preferred in this month.