Morocco

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is made up of 100 Centimes. There are a number of languages in Morocco, but the two official languages are Modern Standard Arabic and Amazigh (Berber).

Marrakech

Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The name Marrakech originates from the Amazigh (Berber) words amur (n) kush, which means “Land of God.” It is the third largest city in Morocco.

Weather: July is the hottest month in Marrakesh with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at13°C (55°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10.8 in July. The wettest month is November with an average of 40.6mm of rain.

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Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert. The unbelievable variety of landscapes, ranging from deserts to green valleys, is what makes Ouarzazate a spectacular place in Morocco.

Weather: July is the hottest month in Ouarzazate with an average temperature of 30°C (85°F) and the coldest is January at 10°C (49°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in June. The wettest month is February with an average of 40mm of rain.

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Casablanca

Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the art deco buildings, and old stone medina alleys, visitors can find museums, palaces, and the second largest mosque in the world.

Weather: August is the hottest month in Casablanca with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F) and the coldest isJanuary at 13°C (55°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August. The wettest month is February with an average of 70mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 23°C (73°F).

Fes

Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. With historic buildings on every corner, this is a Moroccan metropolis that shouldn’t be missed.

Weather: August is the hottest month in Fez with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is January at11°C (52°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in July. The wettest month is February with an average of 72mm of rain.

Meknes

Meknes is a city in northern Morocco. It’s known for its imperial past, with remnants including Bab Mansour, a huge gate with arches and mosaic tiling. Meknes became the capital city in the 17th century.

Weather: July is the hottest month in Meknes with an average temperature of 26°C (79°F) and the coldest is January at10°C (50°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in August. The wettest month is February with an average of 80mm of rain.

Merzouga

Merzouga is a small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border.

Weather: The hottest months are July, August, and then June. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 104°F (40°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 80°F (26.7°C) at night

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