When to go · Morocco
Morocco in July
Mixed month. Marrakech and the desert over 40 °C; Moroccan and European summer holidays fill the beaches.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Morocco
- Prices
- High
- Morocco
Verdict
Marrakech and the desert over 40 °C; Moroccan and European summer holidays fill the beaches.
Weather in July
- 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.
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.
Throne Day
30 Jul
Public holiday; ceremonies.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco
- High
- Prices · Morocco
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in July
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
Hottest month, often above 38°C.