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When Partir in the Desert Moroccan : Guide Mois by Mois
La best season for the desert Moroccan is octobre to avril : days mild (20-30°C), nights fresh but supportables (5-15°C), ciel degage. Avoid June-August (45°C+). The Riad Vendôme organise of the circuits Zagora (2j), Merzouga (3 days) and Grand Tour (4 days) from Marrakech.
Morocco's Sahara desert can be visited all year round, but each season offers a different experience. Temperatures, crowds, light, events: here is our month-by-month guide to choosing the ideal time.
La best period : octobre to avril
This is the ideal season. Days are mild (20-30°C), nights cool but bearable (8-15°C), and the light is extraordinary for photography. It's also the period when desert bivouacs are at their most comfortable — neither too hot nor too cold.
Month by Month: Which to Choose?
| Period | Temp. jour | Temp. night | Affluence | Our avis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-Nov | 25-30°C | 12-18°C | Moyenne | ★★★★★ Ideal |
| Dec-Jan | 18-22°C | 5-10°C | Haute (Christmas) | ★★★★ Frais but magique |
| Fev-Mars | 22-28°C | 8-14°C | Moyenne | ★★★★★ Parfait |
| Avril | 28-33°C | 14-18°C | Haute (Easter) | ★★★★ Valley of the Roses en fleur |
| Mai | 33-38°C | 18-22°C | Basse | ★★★ Still faisable |
| Juin-Sept | 40-48°C | 25-30°C | Very basse | ★ Trop chaud |
Octobre-novembre : the perfect mildness
Our favourite period. The summer heat has passed, nights are mild, the light is golden and warm. Merzouga's dunes take on incredible hues at sunset. It's also date season in the Draa Valley — the palm groves are in full harvest.
December-janvier : Christmas under the stars of the Sahara
Nights are cold (5-10°C), but bivouacs provide thick blankets. The advantage: an absolutely clear winter sky, perfect for stargazing. Spending the Christmas or New Year period in the desert is an unforgettable experience. Book early — it's the most popular period.
February-mars : the best compromis
Temperatures pleasant, crowds moderate, prices raisonnables. En mars, the amandiers are in bloom in the Haut Atlas on the road of the desert. It is often the choice of the travellers that veulent avoid the foules of the holiday scolaires.
Avril : the Valley of Roses en fleur
In April, the Valley of Roses (between Ouarzazate and the Dades Gorges) is in full bloom. Kilometres of rose bushes perfume the air. It's the only time of year this spectacle is visible — and all our Merzouga circuits pass through this valley. The Rose Festival at Kelaat M'gouna is a unique event.
From avoid : juin to septembre
The temperatures exceed 45°C in the desert in summer. The bivouacs are impossibles, the camel rides dangerous. Si you come in Marrakech in summer, choose instead a excursion to Essaouira (freshness oceanique) or in the Ourika Valley (mountain).
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Le Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.