When to go · Merzouga
Merzouga in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Morocco: Warm, green in the Atlas, rose harvest in the Dades valley; Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Morocco overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Morocco: Warm, green in the Atlas, rose harvest in the Dades valley; Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
Weather in May
- MerzougaHighs around 33 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 91 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Sahara and southern valleys, Morocco · Merzouga, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazatefine
Warm days and near-freezing nights Dec–Feb; spring can bring sandstorms; June–August is dangerous heat in the dunes.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Eid al-Adha big impact
About 16 May 2027 (lunar — check) · Morocco
Many shops close for several days; trains and buses full; family sacrifice in homes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- Medium
- Prices · Morocco overall
- Medium
Morocco overall: Warm, green in the Atlas, rose harvest in the Dades valley; Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen