Any time you decide to Come visit Morocco can be the ideal and the best time to go visit Morocco. But The Remaining question that most travelers have is What Should I pack, is it this or that? well, This Post “What to Pack for Morocco By Season” will answer all your questions and also give some Tips that you need to be aware of about The Moroccan Climate.
The spring and fall might be the best time to go visit Morocco when things have gotten warmed up a bit. However, summer is a good time for visiting the beaches along the Atlantic Coast, not to mention that Winter is the best time for snow lovers to do some skiing or visit the Sahara desert, which can be freezing at night.
Since Morocco has an arid climate, temperatures go down after sunset throughout the year, much like California’s climate.
Before you continue Reading, Check out all the 16 essentials you should Pack with you to Morocco
I- What to Pack for Morocco By spring/fall :
Spring: March, April, May/ Autumn: September, October, November
If you visit in the early springtime or at the end of Autumn; in November, there might be some rainfalls in some regions, especially in the north around Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Tetouan…So if you visiting Morocco at this time, it’s good to be prepared for some rain. You may Wanna pack a Jacket or windbreaker and an umbrella.
You will still want to be prepared with some light warm clothes after the sun goes down, like long-sleeved shirts, light sweaters, and warm pants.
During the day, when the weather is pleasant, you are likely to be comfortable in slacks, jeans, Loose-fitting pants, or even Capri-length pants. And always never forget your Hat/scarf, and your sunglasses to protect both your head and your eyes from the Sun, as well as the sunscreen, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Dressing decent and shy is a nice thing to do, especially for women to show respect to the inhabitants of Morocco because some of them consider a short dress that reveals much of the body disrespectful, especially in villages, small towns, and holy places.
II- What to Pack for Morocco By Summer :
Summer: June, July, and August
When you hear the word “Summer”, the first thing that might come to your mind is a holiday on the beach with friends, family, or your partner.
Then the first thing you’ll still want to pack is your swimsuit and towel, along with some lightweight modesty clothing for the hot weather, and of course, a hat, scarf, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect your head and your skin from the sun.
Now that you coming during Summer, you will find yourself changing your clothes a lot of times, so bringing an extra of underwear/ bras maybe 4x sets will be nice, along with a little bag for your dirty laundry.
III- What to Pack for Morocco By Winter:
Winter: December, January, February
Winter is a rainy season in many parts of Morocco, especially along the Atlantic coast and in the Atlas Mountains where it also can be snowy, so don’t forget your windbreaker and Umbrella.
Since we are talking about Winter all you have to think about when you packing is layers, layers, and layers. Pack your warm clothes starting with your Beanie to cover your head, till your socks and Shoes.
IV- You Don't Want to Forget :
Passport and Visa
Before speaking about what things you should be taking with you, you need to check if your country requires a Visa or not to get into Morocco. Check out if you need a visa or not.
The passport is the most important thing you have to pack for your travel. It’s like your ID when you travel away as a tourist. And it’s better to keep it with you all the time just in case.
Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for at least six months following the date of entry.
Don't forget your Medicines
Your prescribed medicines (if you have them) or tablets that you take daily, must be the important and first thing to pack during your travel,.
you may forget to take them while you are amazed by the stunning sightseeing of Morocco, so it will be better if you set an alarm to help you with that.
You May wanna add some painkillers or allergy tablets (like Imodium) to your medicines list Just in case you need them in your travel.
They can be useful for headaches, muscle aches, period pains, and especially stomach aches because you may not get along with the powerful and new spices in Morocco. Don’t forget to bring some with you, just in case.
Additional Tips About travelling to Morocco :
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy suitable shoes for walking and exploring archaeological sites(Kasbahs, Medina, traditional Markets …).
- Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and your hat for protection against the sun.
- Bring plenty of water, especially during the warmer months.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions, especially during the summer months. - Consider bringing a camera or smartphone to capture the scenic views and memorable moments.
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Most frequent questions and answers
Morocco is a welcoming destination, however, some countries need visas to get into Morocco. For most foreign nationals, such as Americans, Canadians, Australians/New Zealand, Europeans, and other passport holders, in length is restricted to three months (90 days), If your stay is longer you will need to apply for an extension visa with a local police station. Read More
Tourism in Morocco is growing at an incredible rate. Because of this, the level of security in the country is upgraded every year. The Moroccan government dedicates a lot of resources, especially human resources, to ensure that the tourists are safe while they are in Morocco; this includes tourist police and highly competent guides. And therefore Morocco is a safe country to travel to, and it’s regarded as one of the most stable countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Read More
The official currency of Morocco is the Dirham commonly represented by the symbol (DH) and consists of coins and banknotes, and it’s a closed currency, meaning that technically you can’t buy or sell it outside of Morocco, So you’ll need to wait until you arrive in Morocco to exchange your cash (currency) to Dirhams. Read More
Ramadan is a month-long Islamic holiday. A sacred month is when people fast, which is not limited only to food, but also includes water or any drinks, cigarettes, and even sex. Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, They eat a meal before sunrise (Suhor) and break their fasting after sunset (Iftar) with friends and family. This holy month follows the lunar pattern, so it moves 10 days forward on the Gregorian calendar every year.
Many travelers tend to avoid coming to Morocco during this sacred month when Most shops and restaurants get closed and most of the streets are empty. But the thing is that the shops, restaurants, hotels, bazaars, and everything with tourist interest are open and working during this time of the year. Read More
It’s a good idea to have travel insurance, to protect you from unforeseen scenarios for your Morocco Tour. It is something we hope you will never need, but you will eventually. It covers those minor incidents, such as losing your items breaking your camera, or covering an emergency while you are traveling.
Traveling is one of the most exciting experiences, so don’t end up losing all the money you own and have invested in your vacation by not having travel insurance.
Dressing decent and shy is a nice thing to do, especially for women to show respect to the inhabitants of Morocco because some of them consider a short dress that reveals much of the body disrespectful, especially in villages, small towns, and holy places.
Taking pictures is one of the things you should know about while you are in Morocco. So if you want to take pictures, you should ask first because some people don’t like it, and some of them are payable, for example, the snake charmer (in Jamaa Alfna at Marrakech) if you want to take a picture it will cost 20 DH or maybe more.
The Internet in Morocco is readily available and reliable. The majority of “Riads” and hotels or even restaurants have Wi-Fi. Usually, Wi-Fi is best in the public areas of the Riad or the hotel, like the central courtyards.
Skype should work just fine for you if you’d like to make calls at home, so traveling with your laptop or tablet would be nice. Read More
Any time during the year is a great and suitable time to visit Morocco, depending on how you like things to be; warmer, colder, or just cool nice, and depending on what you planning to do too.
If you come around in Spring or Autumn, you will enjoy the warm and pleasant weather all across Morocco not just in the North (the amazing spot for Nature lovers).
It can be very hot in Summer but the nights can be cold because the temperature drops and tends to plummet.
In the Winter between November and January, the Peaks get full of snowfall, which is the best time to visit Morocco for skiing and enjoy the snow in the little Switzerland Of Morocco ” Ifrane”. Read More
