Country in Africa

Morocco Travel Guide

Morocco travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 3:03 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 37 million

Active alerts for Morocco

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Morocco is a country in Africa. Morocco is a country in Africa with its capital at Rabat. It has a population of about 37 million. The capital is Rabat.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Morocco with overcast. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 71°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Morocco is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.

The closest major airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), about 181 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jemaa el-Fnaa, Medina of Marrakesh and Praia da Marinha.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Morocco today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Morocco

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 34°1′15.2″N 6°50′29.8″W (34.0209, -6.8416)

Weather in Morocco right now

☁️
71°F
Overcast · feels like 78°F
Humidity92%
Wind1 mph ESE
Gusts2 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality59 · Moderate
Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset7:11 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:03 AM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 81° / 71°

Overcast · 9% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 84° / 71°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Morocco

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates34°1′15.2″N 6°50′29.8″W (34.0209, -6.8416)
CapitalRabat
Population37.000.000
Area172.414 sq mi
ISO codeMA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3MAR
CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD)
LanguagesArabic, Berber, French
Calling code+212
Time zoneAfrica/Casablanca
Local time3:03 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Morocco

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Morocco.

Best time to visit Morocco

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Morocco

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Marrakesh Menara AirportRAK181 miMarrakesh

Cities in Morocco

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore Morocco

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Morocco?

Morocco is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 34.0209, -6.8416. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Morocco right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Morocco?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Morocco, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Morocco in?

Morocco observes Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:03 AM.

How many people live in Morocco?

Morocco has a population of approximately 37 million.

What is the nearest airport to Morocco?

The closest airports are Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 181 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Morocco?

Popular options include Jemaa el-Fnaa, Medina of Marrakesh and Praia da Marinha.

What places are in Morocco?

Morocco covers 1 places in this atlas, including Marrakesh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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