When to go · Merzouga
Merzouga in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat), and the cold nights of Dec–Jan if you camp.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 41°C106°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- High
- Morocco overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Merzouga
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat), and the cold nights of Dec–Jan if you camp.
Weather in August
- MerzougaHighs around 41 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 106 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Sahara and southern valleys, Morocco · Merzouga, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazatehot
Warm days and near-freezing nights Dec–Feb; spring can bring sandstorms; June–August is dangerous heat in the dunes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- High
- Prices · Morocco overall
- High
Morocco overall: Hottest month inland; Essaouira, Tangier and the Atlas are the escape.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen