Best Time to Visit Morocco

The best time to visit Morocco is from September to November. Morocco is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. With all the aromas of the spices, sand dunes of Sahara and its famous beaches, you cannot get enough of its diversity.

Regardless of the time or season you choose to travel to Morocco from India, there is always something special about every season. But these two are the best seasons if you want to have a platinum experience in this "Kingdom of the West.” 

Autumn

• Time Period: September to November
• Temperature range: 22 to 31 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 22.55 mm

When the Fall arrives in Morocco, it becomes one of the prime tourist destinations. Both the beaches and the deserts can give you a pleasant experience. In October, the rain sets in the Middle Atlas Mountain range, but then again, it is still a travel hotspot. November sees the hikers and birdwatchers travel further south of Morocco. Some of the once-in-a-lifetime festivals that you can enjoy in Morocco are the Moroccan Independence Day, Festival of Sufi Culture, Toubkal Marathon, L’Boulevard Festival of Casablanca, Driftaway Music Festival and many more.

You can check out the following activities if you plan your Morocco tour during the Fall:

1. Visit the Legendary Caves of Hercules in Tangier

2. Visit a piece of Spain in the City of Ceuta

3. Spend a day in the Largest City of Morocco, Casablanca

4. Visit the famous beaches of Morocco

5. Explore the ancient streets of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

6. Witness one of the most memorable landscapes at the Dades Gorges

7. Visit the mesmerizing Ouzoud Falls

Early Spring

• Time Period: March to April
• Temperature range: 22 to 24 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 37.8mm

Morocco’s other chief tourist season commences in early Spring when the mountains begin to thaw, and wildflowers and cherry blossoms begin to reveal their colours all over the ranges. Winds begin to flow through the desert and Souss Valley, which continues through April. As Spring spreads its colour and aura, the temperature is just perfectly warm for all the adventures and Easter. Some of the activities that you cannot miss out on are visiting the Almond Blossom Festival, Printemps Musical des Alizés, Casamémoire Heritage Days, and Jidar Street Art Festival.

Here are some of the activities you can enjoy on your trip to Morocco during Spring:

1. Hit the roads and lanes of Morocco & bring out the adventurer in you

2. Take a stroll through the busy Moroccan Markets

3. Visit the exquisite tanneries in Fez

4. Witness the impressive sights of Erg Chebbi & Merzouga

5. Join a Tagine cooking class to know more about Morocco’s fantastic cuisine

6. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, One of the Most Famous Places in Morocco

7. Enjoy the peculiar sight of Tree-climbing Goats in the Sous Valley

Summer

• Time Period: June to August
• Temperature range: 29 to 36 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 4 mm

Most travellers avoid visiting Morocco during the summertime due to the rising temperature, which stays persistently high. Outdoor activities are mainly put on hold due to the heat. However, you can enjoy a few Morocco tourist attractions & festivals during the summers.

Morocco's desert terrain does not have much shade for tourists, and the heat all over might not be suitable for tourists who are not habituated to this type of heat. Moreover, heat strokes are very often here during the summertime if you are outside. Hence, this time is not ideal for booking a Morocco Tour Package.

According to many travel bloggers, November might be the cheapest month to visit Morocco as Autumn bids adieu, and so do most of the tourists in Morocco. If you are on a tight budget and want to visit the beautiful Moroccan places away from the crowd, you can take advantage of the low season. You are also likely to get cheaper flight tickets and accommodation due to low demand.

If you do visit Morocco during the off-season, you can choose to spend your time in a resort in the middle of the desert instead of visiting tourist attractions all over the town. Most resorts in Morocco promise to provide you with a luxurious experience and offer you a taste of Moroccan culture and cuisine while you just enjoy and relax all day long.

Now that you know most of the tourist places in Morocco to visit, here are some things that you should know that will make your experience even more enriching.

• Islam is widely practised in Morocco. Hence, make sure you dress decently, both men and women.
• Learn a few Arabic and French terms to make your trip more memorable and exciting. Unfortunately, English is not widely spoken here.
• Do not trust everyone you meet, especially those unofficial tour guides you can find on every corner.
• If you are good at bargaining, you will have your best time at the markets.
• People who do not practice Islam are not allowed to go inside mosques.
• Morocco is a closed currency country, and its currency is Dirhams. Therefore, make sure you have a lot of cash in your wallet, as ATMs charge withdrawal fees.
• Carry your own toilet roll, as you won't find any in the public toilets.
• You will find your trip to be cheaper if you book the hotels while in Morocco and not beforehand.
• Morocco is a huge country, and travelling between tourist places and cities occupies quite a stretch of time.
• You will not find alcohol consumption to be a common practice here; however, you will find it in a number of restaurants, cafes and riads.
• Fridays are holidays here. But you will still find places open for business, and few places only stay closed for a few hours. So, check beforehand.
• The tourist police are very helpful here. So, alert them if anything bothers you.

Here are some tips which will make your travel easier and hassle-free:

• It is advised that you ask any Moroccan before you take their photo.
• As hot as it is in the summer, expect the exact opposite in winter. It gets quite chilly there.
• Tipping is seen as generosity, and you will be expected to tip at hotels, riads and everywhere you get any service.
• Avoid trusting strangers and stay safe from catcallers.
• Moroccan drivers and passengers are always required to wear a seatbelt. The only exceptions are in Grand Taxis for passengers.
• Morocco has this strict “no drone” policy. So, don’t carry them on your trip.

As English is not used by most people in Morocco, you might need to enrich your vocabulary a little for your trip. Look at these following commonly used words and phrases you will come across a lot in your trip to Morocco:

• Hello: Salam Alakoum
• How are you? / What’s up?: Labas
• Thank you: Shukran
• I want…: Bghit
• God willing: InshAllah
• No/Yes: La/Naam
• Bye: Bislama
• I don’t speak Arabic: Ma Kanhdark Bil Arbiya
• Good morning: Saba’a el kher
• Good night: Masa’ el kher
• Please: Afek
• How much?: Shahal taman
• Enough: Baraka
• Okay: Wakha

How amazing is it to travel and learn about different cultures around the world? When it comes to Morocco, you should not delay and start your planning. Now that you know the best time to visit Morocco, the famous places, activities and tourist attractions, book your tickets already! Also, get travel insurance which will save you from unexpected expenses during your trip, such as accidents during the trip, flight cancellation or luggage theft.