GEOGRAFIC DATAMorocco is located in the northwest extreme of Africa; divided by the Atlantic and Mediterranean costs. In its interior it crossed by four mountain chains, one of them the Atlantes, has snowy summit during the whole year. The plateaus between the sea and the mountains are very fertile and rich I water. To the south on the contrary, takes its place the Saharan desert, which does not aloud any kind of agriculture.
WHEN TO GOOn the northern coast the weather is tourist-friendly pretty much all year round, although winter can bring cool and wet conditions. Beaches further south are prone to fog in the summer months, a phenomenon caused when the heat of the desert meets the chill Atlantic current. In the lowlands, the cooler months from October to April are popular among visitors. This time of year is pleasantly warm to hot (around 30°C) during the day and cool to cold (around 15°C) at night. Winter in the higher regions demands some serious insulation. If youre heading into the hills, the ski season usually lasts from December to March. April to October is the main trekking season, when the mountain snows start to thaw. In high season (mid-June-mid-September) youll need to book or you may find areas full.
WEATHERSummer at Morocco is torrid; the heat is bearable only along the cost. So, we advice you not to visit the Imperial City in August. Winter is more at less moderate, anyway with cold nights, particularly in the interior, where in the atlantes mountain is absolutely possible to ski. On the Atlantic-Mediterranean coastline June to September are the most pleasant times to visit Morocco, offering mostly rain-free days and moderately humid and warm conditions, with the mercury lingering around the high 20°Cs (low 80°Fs) during the daytime. Further inland, rain is sparse the year round and it can get quite hot. More comfortable conditions on the central plateau will be found during March to June and September to December. Dont underestimate the extremes of heat and cold in the higher mountains, where some peaks can remain snow-capped from November to June.
What to takeFor summer take with you light dresses, with light sweaters for the afternoons. In winter take clothes of half season. Do not forget clothes for the city, although you are planning to have vacations at the beach. Those who want to ski may buy everything in the place.
TRANSPORT IN MOROCCOWith international airports at Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir and Marrakesh, Morocco is well linked to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The introduction of new budget airline routes to most main Moroccan cities has also made flying to Morocco considerably cheaper. Taking your own vehicle to Morocco is straightforward. Theres a variety of car ferries and jetfoils operating between Algericas and Ceuta in Spain and Moroccos Tangier.