Morocco has 4 distinct climates: Mediterranean (coast), continental (Marrakesh, Fez), desert (Sahara), alpine (High Atlas). Timing choice depends on where you go. **Ideal months: March-May + September-November** Marrakesh 22-27°C day, 10-15°C night. Fez 20-26°C. Sahara 25-32°C day, 8-15°C night. Coast 18-24°C. Atlas 8-18°C, no snow on passes. **March-April**: almond blossoms in Marrakesh, Rose Festival Kelaat M'Gouna (May). Ideal for culture + Sahara + Atlas. **September-October**: empty after summer season, date harvest, warm ocean (22°C). **Summer (Jun-Aug) — AVOID** Marrakesh 40-45°C in shade, sightseeing impossible 12-4 PM. Sahara 45-50°C — camel riding dangerous. Fez similar. EXCEPTION: coast (Essaouira 22°C all day thanks to Alizés winds — ideal in summer). **Winter (Dec-Feb)** Marrakesh 18°C day, 5°C night (cold in unheated medina). Fez 15°C day, 3°C night, rain. Chefchaouen 12°C, fog. Sahara pleasant 20°C day but frost -5°C night. Oukaïmeden skiing (2,600m) January-March. **Ramadan (lunar month)** 2026: February 17 - March 18. Restaurants closed daytime, different pace. Visit possible but requires accepting restrictions. **Summary per trip type** • **Medinas (Marrakesh/Fez)**: Mar-May, Oct-Nov • **Sahara**: Oct-Apr (not summer) • **Atlas trekking**: May-Oct • **Surf/kite Essaouira**: year-round, best Jun-Sep (strong winds) • **Oukaïmeden skiing**: Jan-Mar