If you want to go to Morocco but can’t decide which is the best season, let us tell you that autumn is a very good option.
During the months of September, October and November the heat is not as extreme as in summer. In fact, you will be able to do more activities and there will not be so many tourists.
What is the temperature in autumn in Morocco? What to wear in autumn in Morocco? What can I do in autumn in Morocco? We will answer all these questions in this post.
Main reasons to travel in autumn to Morocco
- Temperature: It is much cooler than in summer and the late spring months.
- It is a perfect month to enjoy a desert experience, as it will not be too hot or too cold.
- You can also take the opportunity to visit the northern cities, such as Marrakech, Fez or Meknes, which are the hottest in spring and summer.
- You will have Morocco all to yourself, as most tourists tend to go there during the summer vacations.
- You will not encounter Ramadan. Although it is a beautiful holiday and full of customs, if you go sightseeing it can be a little complicated, because during these holidays many stores and museums are closed as well as restaurants. But Ramadan is celebrated in spring, so if you go in autumn you will not have that problem.
What is the temperature in autumn in Morocco?
Daytime temperatures in Morocco during the autumn months are normally between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius, being slightly higher in the desert.
If you do not want rain during your trip, it is best to go in September or October, as in November there is usually more rainfall, although Morocco is generally a dry country.
What can I do in autumn in Morocco?
There is a lot to do in Morocco during autumn, but we will propose you a list of the best plans:
Take a desert tour: Take advantage of the mild autumn temperatures to live an adventure in the style of the thousand and one nights. Glimpse the golden sands of the desert and sleep right there in a traditional tent. But first, have a mint green tea.
You can do this by booking our 6 days trip to the desert from only 650€. In addition, it includes the visit to two imperial cities of Morocco: Fez and Meknes.
Visit Tangier, Tetouan, Chaouen and Asilah: Visit several cities in Northern Morocco. Enter the narrow streets of their medinas and climb up to their kashbahs to find the best views. Delight yourself with the picturesque Chaouen, with photogenic blue painted facades.
Don’t forget to buy dates: After the summer season, is when you can eat the most delicious dates. They are at their peak both in taste and texture. There is even a date festival in Erfoud.
What to wear to Morocco in autumn?
The good news is that you don’t need to bring the biggest jacket in your closet or anything like that. The best thing to do in the evenings is to opt for a sweatshirt, sweater, jacket or light coat. You can also adapt to the local culture and wear a djellaba over it.
For daytime, you can wear cotton or linen T-shirts with short and long sleeves, as well as pants, jeans, leggings or shorts.
As for footwear, you can wear the most comfortable thing you have for your daytime visits and something elegant for dinner at a nice restaurant in the evening.
You can wear a scarf or a thin scarf to protect your throat on cool nights.
