Morocco FAQ

It’s possible to visit Morocco at any time of year. Exactly when is the best time to visit will largely depend on what your plans are.
 
Overall, the months of March through May and September through November are considered the best for visiting Morocco. During these months temperatures in the tightly packed streets of the Imperial Cities are good for exploration nor do they get too cold at night.
 
These months are also a good option for visiting the Sahara Desert, since they avoid the extreme heat of high summer. Sandstorms can whip up out of nowhere anytime in the first sixth months of the year, pointing to September, October, and November as the very best months for Saharan adventures.
 
Of these months September sees the fewest international and domestic travelers across Morocco’s tourist destinations, as schools start back up again. Yet Morocco’s coastal waters are still at their warmest, making Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier particularly enjoyable.
 
June through to September are Morocco’s peak Feztival season, with the likes of Casablanca’s Jazzablanca, Essaouira’s Gnaoua and World Music Feztival and the Feztival of World Sacred Music in Fez all generally taking place in these months.
 
February and March usually see Morocco’s wild flowers bloom, and mark the start of the main hiking season in the lower altitudes of the Anti-Atlas range. For the High Atlas, you’ll want to wait another couple of months to prevent the path being treacherous with remnants of winter snow and ice.
 
Finally, its worth taking note of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Its dates shift slightly every year (and will be in January to March over the next few years). It sees many restaurants and cafes remain closed until nightfall.

The best places to visit in Morocco are Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakesh, Merzouga, Rabat, and Tangier.

U.S. citizens require a valid passport (with at least six months of validity from your date of entry) and one blank passport page for entry stamp for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Moroccan embassy in their country before traveling.

The time zone in Morocco is UTC+1. The country observes Western European Summer Time (WEST) most of the year. However, for Ramadan, the clocks are turned back one hour from UTC+1 to UTC+0. There are no daylight savings time clock changes.