Morocco in August

Hottest month inland; Essaouira, Tangier and the Atlas are the escape.

• Imperial cities and the plains · Marrakech, Fes, Mekneshot

  Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 40 °C in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 0 °C and riads are cold.

• Atlantic coast · Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, Agadirbest weather

  Mild all year; Essaouira is windy in summer; winter brings rain in the north.

• Rif and the north · Chefchaouen, Tetouanhot

  The wettest part of the country in winter; green and cool in spring.

• High Atlas · Imlil, Toubkal, Tizi n'Tichkabest weather

  Snow above about 2,000 m in winter; Toubkal treks are best May–Oct; passes close after storms.

• Sahara and southern valleys · Merzouga, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazatehot

  Warm days and near-freezing nights Dec–Feb; spring can bring sandstorms; June–August is dangerous heat in the dunes.

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.

• Oued Ed-Dahab Day, Revolution Day, Youth Day

  14 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug

  Public holidays in a busy summer month.

• Mawlid (Prophet's birthday)

  About Aug 2026 / Aug 2027 (lunar — check)

  Two-day holiday.

Crowds · Morocco

High

Prices · Morocco

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Atlantic coast

  Best weather of the year (Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, Agadir)

• High Atlas

  Best weather of the year (Imlil, Toubkal, Tizi n'Tichka)

Better another month

• Marrakech

  Very hot; Moroccan holiday crowds.