When to go · Merzouga
Merzouga in October
Great month. Inside Merzouga's best window: Oct–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 16°C61°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- High
- Morocco overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Merzouga
Inside Merzouga's best window: Oct–Apr.
Weather in October
- MerzougaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 61 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Sahara and southern valleys, Morocco · Merzouga, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazatebest weather
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: Best all-round month: warm days, desert season open, date harvest.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen