Morocco in October: Weather, Where to Go and What to Do (2026)
October is one of the two best months for Morocco, along with April. The summer heat has eased, the desert is ideal again, the cities are pleasant and the autumn light is magnificent. Still a healthy crowd, but perfect conditions to do it all.
In October, Morocco offers an ideal autumn: 26-30 °C in Marrakech (cooling), 23-26 °C on the coast (Agadir, Essaouira), 28-32 °C in the desert by day with mild nights. It's the perfect month for the Sahara, the imperial cities and the coast. The Atlantic is still pleasant early in the month. Moderate to high footfall.
Weather in Morocco in October, region by region
| Region | Day | Night | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech / interior | 26-30 °C | 14-17 °C | Very pleasant |
| Coast (Agadir, Essaouira) | 23-26 °C | 16-18 °C | Mild, swimming possible |
| Desert (Merzouga, Zagora) | 28-32 °C | 12-16 °C | Ideal day and night |
| Atlas (altitude) | 14-20 °C | 4-9 °C | Cool, superb hiking |
| Fes / north | 23-27 °C | 12-15 °C | Mild, sometimes rainy late month |
October stays warm and sunny, with a clear cool-down late in the month in the north.
Where to go in Morocco in October?
The desert (Merzouga, Zagora)
The king of months for the Sahara: the extreme summer heat is gone, days are warm and nights mild and starry. Perfect for a night at camp.
Desert tours from Marrakech· GetYourGuide
Marrakech and the imperial cities
Temperatures back down: ideal for Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and their medinas. Mild evenings on terraces.
The Atlantic coast
Early October, the water is still pleasant in Agadir; Essaouira and Taghazout offer good surf conditions and mild weather.
The Atlas and hiking
The cool, dry weather makes October an excellent trekking season in the High Atlas (Toubkal, valleys) before winter.
Crowds and prices in October
What to pack in October?
- Light clothing for the day
- Warm layers for evenings and the desert (nights are cooling)
- A light jacket / windbreaker for the coast and Atlas
- A swimsuit (swimming possible early month)
- Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses
See: what to pack for Morocco.
Events and highlights in October
- Date harvest in the southern oases (Erfoud, Drâa Valley)
- Autumn festivals and marathons (the sports season resumes)
- Golden light and still-green oases
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FAQ — Morocco in October
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In summary
October is the ideal month for Morocco: the desert at its best, pleasant cities, a still-mild coast and magnificent autumn light. Perfect conditions to combine the Sahara, the medinas and the Atlantic.
My 3 key tips:
- Prioritize the desert: October is the best month.
- Swim in Agadir early in the month.
- Bring warm layers for the cooling nights.
