The climate varies
throughout the country. On the coast, the warm, Mediterranean climate
tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds. The inland
areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate. In the south of
Morocco, the weather is very hot and dry throughout most of the
year, with the nights coolest during December and
January.
Rain falls from November to March on the coast. Dry and hot in the
summer with a cooler climate in the mountains. Marrakech and Agadir
enjoy an average temperature of 21°C (70ºF) during the
winter.
Required clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during the summer months,
with warm mediumweights for the evenings during winter and in the
mountain areas. Waterproofing is advisable during the wet season,
especially on the coast and up in the mountains. |
