Is November a Good Time to Visit Morocco?
Quick answer
Yes — November is a lovely, quieter time to visit Morocco. The cities are mild and comfortable for sightseeing, the Sahara is pleasant by day (but nights turn cold), the coast is mild, and crowds and prices ease after the autumn peak. Pack warm layers for cool evenings and desert nights.
November sits at the tail of Morocco’s autumn sweet spot, sliding toward winter — still a very good time to go, especially if you like comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds.
Here is what to expect.
The weather in November
Inland cities like Marrakech and Fes are mild and pleasant by day (often high teens to low/mid-20s °C early on, cooling later) — comfortable for exploring the medinas — with cool evenings. The Sahara has warm, clear days great for camel treks, but nights get noticeably cold (toward the winter chill), so a well-equipped camp and warm layers matter.
The Atlantic coast stays mild, and the High Atlas is cool with the first snows possible on the peaks late in the month. Rain becomes a bit more likely than in high summer but is usually moderate.
Why it is a good time
November offers comfortable sightseeing temperatures without summer’s heat, beautiful autumn light, and noticeably thinner crowds and often lower riad prices than the September–October peak. It is still good for a varied itinerary of cities, a desert overnight and the coast.
Just factor in the cooler, shorter days and cold desert nights — it is the transition into winter, so the desert experience is more about crisp days and chilly, starry nights.
What to pack
Bring layers: light clothing for mild days plus a warm jumper, jacket and hat for cool evenings and cold desert nights. Add a light waterproof for occasional rain, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection (the daytime sun is still strong).
For the Sahara especially, do not skimp on warm kit — November nights in the dunes are cold. Riads can feel chilly too, so a place with heating is a plus.
Key takeaways
- November is mild, pleasant and quieter — good for cities, desert and coast.
- Warm clear Sahara days but cold nights as winter approaches.
- Fewer crowds and often lower prices than the autumn peak.
- Pack layers, a waterproof and warm desert-night kit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Morocco in November?
Mild, comfortable city days (high teens to low/mid-20s °C, cooling later), warm clear Sahara days but cold nights, a mild coast, and cool Atlas with possible first snow. Rain is a bit more likely but usually moderate.
Is November good for the Sahara?
Yes for the days — warm and clear for camel treks — but nights are cold (heading into winter), so choose a well-equipped camp and pack serious warm layers.
Is November a quiet time in Morocco?
Crowds and prices ease compared with the September–October peak, making November a pleasant, quieter, good-value time with comfortable sightseeing weather.
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