Morocco in December

Cold nights but busy over Christmas and New Year in Marrakech and the desert camps.

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

  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, Agadirfine

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

• Rif and the north · Chefchaouen, Tetouanrainy

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

• High Atlas · Imlil, Toubkal, Tizi n'Tichkacool

  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, Ouarzazatecool

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

Crowds · Morocco

High

Prices · Morocco

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Layers: a fleece or light jacket
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Rated best or good this month

• Marrakech

  Cool; peak-season rates around New Year.