There’s no wrong time to enjoy this epic destination.
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Author: Cathy Brown
From surfing the breezy coasts of the Atlantic to stargazing atop a dune in the fiery Sahara, Morocco is a country of contrasts. Whether you want to be immersed in the ancient souks of 9th century Fez, or be enchanted by Casablanca’s cosmopolitan nightlife, there are moments that will take your breath away around every corner. Each destination and activity in this beautiful country definitely has its ideal moment of the year to visit. Read up to find what, for your interests, would be the best time to visit Morocco.
Summer
Within Morocco seasonality, summer is the time of year you most need to be aware of when planning your trip. Tourism in places like the Sahara closes down for the summer because the heat is just too brutal. But summer in the White City of Casablanca with its Mediterranean climate is significantly less hot in summer than other Moroccan cities thanks to the moderating effect of the Atlantic’s cool Canary Current. The hottest month is August, with average temps only in the 80s F (compared to triple digit temps in much of the rest of the country). Summer brings ideal weather for picnicking on the beach, strolling the Corniche or playing with a bodyboard. Fun fact: the two time Vice-World Bodyboarding Champion has a bodyboarding school that gives lessons in nearby Dar Bouazza.
Held annually in July or August is the famous Festival de Casablanca, hosting more than 2.5 million festival-goers for a party of Moroccan music, cinema and urban art that extends for four days. And while Jazzablanca used to be held in April, this past year it moved to June. Over the course of nine days, visitors can listen to up-and-coming and globally established jazz artists on stages often located at Casa-Anfa Racecourse and Place des Nations Unies.
Tourists who visit Morocco towards the end of June can also witness firsthand Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. It’s the most important Islamic holiday of the year. Vegans be warned: Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal, which means most families slaughter a sheep, sometimes in their home and sometimes in the streets.
No trip to Casa (as it’s called by locals) is complete without a visit to the opulent Hassan II mosque, the largest in Africa with a capacity to hold 80,000. Only one of two mosques open to non-Islamic visitors, this truly fabulous place with a retractable roof and…
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