Hot, dry weather your thing? Better pick the summer for Morocco!
Morocco is located on the northwest corner of Africa bordered on the East by Algeria and on its other corners by the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Due to its location it falls in what is known as the Mediterranean temperate zone. In short this means in the summer it is very hot, dry, and humid, hence the Sahara desert, and in the winter it is cool, wet, and rainy. Therefore, the climate is much better in summertime for vacationers to explore the beaches and gorgeous golf resorts.
The coast of Morocco always has the most desirable weather which is where most tourists flock anyhow because of the beaches and resorts; as compared to the inland inner cities which are more frequently hot dry and humid continuously throughout the year. The coolest times of the year to travel to Morocco for those who do not necessarily wish to soak in the sun, but rather soak in the culture is during December and January when the nights are the coolest. Unfortunately, Morocco experiences its greatest rainfalls during the time span of November through March so while soaking in the culture you will possibly literally get soaked as well. (Tip: Tourist markets are a great place to get a cheap umbrella!)
Eastern cultures still enjoy the winters in Morocco as the lows are 70 degrees which is laughable compared to a British or American winter. So keep in mind, that the term winter and summer have completely different meanings in terms of weather than you may be use to depending on where you reside normally. To help you grasp what winter and summer mean in Morocco, during the summer lightweight cotton and clothes similar to cotton are best to wear as they are fabrics that breathe and will help with the temperatures up in the 100’s. Of course a bathing suit is always another great option for those bold enough to live in one their entire vacation. In the winter, warmer materials are suggested, but if you are coming from areas that experience harsh winters normal summer wear, including a bathing suit, will probably suit you just fine with a few sweaters for the night. As it does rain a lot during the winter, parkas and raingear are also highly advisable to pack as well as waterproof cases for cameras, cell phones, and other electronics.
In conclusion, when traveling to Morocco, you are either going to enjoy warm temperatures with steady rainfall and occasional summer, or very hot dry weathers with no rain. Whatever you do, if you are fair skinned make sure you pack the sunscreen as the UV rays are much worse in Morocco and you do not want to spend your time while looking like a lobster and peeling like a fish. Remember, safety should be your first priority when in a foreign country the sun can be a harmful risk.
