September is the turn of the year: the summer heat breaks mid-month, the crowds haven’t returned, and by the last week the whole country — desert included — is back to golden shoulder-season form (26–33°C early, 24–29°C late).
We’re Soufiane and Elhoussian — September in Rissani smells of the first date harvest, and the light starts doing that low golden thing photographers cross oceans for.
September Weather in Morocco
- Early September: still summery inland (33–38°C), coast perfect
- Late September: 24–29°C everywhere — full-circuit weather returns
- Sahara: 35°C early → 28–32°C late, nights turning pleasant
- Atlas: superb trekking all month
Why September Is the Insider Pick
Late September gives you October’s weather with August’s prices — the briefest, best-value window of the year. The date harvest begins around the Tafilalet oases (our home turf), the seas are at their warmest, and the big sights are still quiet. If your dates are flexible, aim for the 20th onward.
What to Do in Morocco in September
First half: coast + Atlas with a timed desert night. Second half: everything — the 8-day itinerary with two Sahara days and the 7-day classic both come back into their own. Compare months in the best time to visit guide.
Morocco in September: FAQ
Is September a good month for Morocco?
Yes — and late September is one of the smartest windows of the year: shoulder-season weather before shoulder-season prices fully return.
Is the Sahara comfortable in September?
By mid-to-late month, very: 28–32°C days and mild nights. Early September still needs sunset/sunrise timing.
September or October?
October is more uniformly golden; late September matches it at lower prices. Early September is still summer routing.
More months: August · October.
— Soufiane & Elhoussian, Happy Morocco Travel · Rissani, gateway to the Sahara
