November is Morocco’s calm golden hour: 17–24°C in the cities, 22–27°C desert days, crisp clear light, the first snow dusting the Atlas peaks — and prices and crowds both drop while the weather stays kind.
We’re Soufiane and Elhoussian — November mornings in Rissani start cool and end in shirtsleeves, and the souk is piled with the new date harvest.
November Weather in Morocco
- Marrakech & Fes: 12–22°C — crisp mornings, warm afternoons
- Sahara (Merzouga): 22–27°C days, 8–12°C nights — excellent camp weather with warm layers
- Coast: 15–21°C, some rain arriving north
- Atlas: first snow on Toubkal — postcard backdrops, lower trails still open
Why November Is Underrated
It’s October’s quieter sibling: nearly the same daytime warmth, half the visitors, softer prices. The light is extraordinary — low, gold, clean — and the snow-capped Atlas behind Marrakech’s palms is the classic photo. Nights turn properly cool everywhere, so this is layered-clothing season, and all our camps run blankets and stoves.
What to Do in Morocco in November
The desert is the star — the 4-day tour with two Sahara nights is at its best, and the 10-day loop runs quiet and golden end to end. City lovers: medinas without crowds, this month and February only.
Morocco in November: FAQ
Is November a good time for Morocco?
One of the smartest months: shoulder-season warmth, thin crowds, low prices and superb light. Pack layers for the cool nights.
Is the desert cold in November?
Days are lovely (22–27°C); nights drop to 8–12°C — cool, not hard winter. With camp blankets and a warm layer you’ll sleep comfortably.
Does it rain in November?
Some rain reaches the north and coast; the desert and south stay dry. It rarely disrupts a route.
More months: October · December.
— Soufiane & Elhoussian, Happy Morocco Travel · Rissani, gateway to the Sahara
