What is the weather like in Morocco during December?

Morocco's December weather changes across regions. Marrakech sees comfortable days around 18-20°C (65-68°F) with cooler nights at 8°C (46°F). Snow often blankets the Atlas Mountains with temperatures dropping below freezing. The coastal areas of Casablanca and Essaouira stay mild but can get rain. Recent travelers note the weather creates good conditions for exploring both cities and desert locations during this time of year.

What are the best destinations to visit in Morocco during December?

The winter month draws visitors to Marrakech's bustling medinas the Sahara Desert's moderate daytime temperatures and cultural hubs like Fes and Chefchaouen. Winter's clear skies make photography excellent at sites like Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque. The coastal town of Essaouira provides a temperate retreat. A standout experience noted by visitors is the Erg Chebbi dunes where the La Belle Etoile luxury camp offers exceptional stargazing under December's clear desert sky.

What special festivals or events happen in Morocco during December?

The month brings distinctive cultural gatherings including the Tan Tan Moussem celebrating Bedouin traditions and Marrakech's International Film Festival. Winter souks pop up in medinas selling seasonal food and local crafts. Visitors find Marrakech's Jemaa el-Fnaa square particularly special in December. The reduced crowds allow for a more intimate experience of the nightly entertainment featuring local storytellers musicians and food vendors.

How much should I budget for a Morocco trip in December?

Daily tour costs range from USD 90-400 based on comfort level. Budget-conscious travelers can book options like Morocco Top Travel's 9-day tour at USD 990 while luxury seekers might choose Insight Vacations' 11-day experience at USD 4300. Factor in about USD 35-40 for entrance fees plus extra for activities and shopping. December visitors often allocate additional funds for indoor activities due to variable weather.

How crowded are tourist sites in Morocco during December?

December falls in Morocco's shoulder season bringing lighter crowds to major attractions. Visitors encounter shorter wait times at key sites like Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque and the historic medinas of Fes and Marrakech. The reduced tourist numbers create opportunities for more relaxed exploration of local markets and cultural sites making December an appealing time for travelers seeking authentic experiences.

What accommodations are available in Morocco during December?

Winter accommodations span from modern hotels like Marrakech's Hotel Dellarosa to traditional riads such as Dar Rihana in Dades Valley. Desert locations including Merzouga Luxury Camp provide heated tents and extra bedding for cold nights. Visitors should note that while traditional properties offer authentic experiences some can be cool during December evenings requiring extra layers for comfort.

Which tour itinerary is best for Morocco in December?

Successful December tours typically combine visits to imperial cities with desert experiences. Plan for 8-10 days to see key sites like the blue city of Chefchaouen the historic Fes medina Sahara Desert camps and Marrakech's traditional markets. The moderate temperatures make desert activities particularly pleasant with opportunities for camel treks and nighttime astronomy sessions at desert camps.

Morocco Tours in December 2026

10 best Morocco trips in December 2026

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Explorer
Culture and Coastlines in Morocco (Winter)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Taroudannt, Essaouira, Agafay
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
From
US$842per person
Price based on Private Double Room
5 Dec, 2026
10 spaces left
26 Dec, 2026
7 spaces left
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Hiking & Trekking
Mount Toubkal Winter Trek
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Tahannout, Imlil, Aroumd, Sidi Chamharoush,Mount Toubkal,Ouanoukrim Mountain+2 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Mountain
Atlas MountainsHigh AtlasMount Toubkal+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
From
US$1,170per person
Price based on Shared Room
13 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
27 Dec, 2026
10 spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
Treasures of Morocco (Classic, Winter)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt,Errachidia,Erfoud,Rissani,Tinghir,Todra Gorge,Boumalne Dades,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Marrakesh,Essaouira,El Jadida+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
10% Off
From $3,525
US$3,173per person
Price based on Private Double Room
16 Dec, 2026
7 spaces left
23 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
Winter Adventure in Southern Morocco: Atlas Mountains & Sahara – 10 Days
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Midelt, Erfoud,Erg Chebbi,Merzouga,Khamlia,Rissani,Tinghir,Todra Gorge,Kalaat M'Gouna,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Mount Toubkal,Marrakesh,Essaouira+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, Italian,Portuguese,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Morocco Tour Marrakech
10% Off
From
US$2,321per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Dec, 2026
10 spaces left
2 Dec, 2026
10 spaces left
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Hiking & Trekking
Trekking in Morocco: Jebel Toubkal Winter Climb - 8 Days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Imlil, Sidi Chamharoush, Mount Toubkal,Ouanoukrim Mountain,Aroumd+2 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Mountain
Atlas MountainsHigh AtlasMount Toubkal+2 more
Operated in
English, French,Spanish+1 more
Operator
View Morocco
10% Off
From
US$731per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
2 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Morocco Uncovered (Winter)
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes,Ifrane,Midelt,Erfoud,Rissani,Merzouga,Tinghir,Todra Gorge,Ouarzazate,Taroudannt,Essaouira,Agafay+11 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
10% Off
From
US$2,246per person
Price based on Private Double Room
31 Dec, 2026
7 spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
Around Morocco (Guided tour/4 Stars Superior Hotels)
4.7 (102 traveler reviews)
"An amazing adventure. Everyday is different and each day's experience is amazing!"
Terence, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Kalaat M'Gouna,Boumalne Dades,Todra Gorge,Erfoud,Rissani,Merzouga,Errachidia,Midelt,Ifrane,Fes,Chefchaouen,Rabat,Casablanca+12 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Vacations to go travel
23% Off
From $2,575
US$1,983per person
Price based on Private Double Room
2 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
5 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Explorer
Totally Morocco Tour from Tangier
4.1 (17 traveler reviews)
"The desert trip was excellent. Good Hotels in Marrakech and Casablanca."
Maria, traveled in October
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Tangier, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes,Errachidia,Merzouga,Erfoud,Tinghir,Todra Gorge,Boumalne Dades,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Marrakesh+9 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Northern Morocco
Operated in
English, French
Operator
Discover Morocco
23% Off
From
US$1,033per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
11 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Authentic 7 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca
5.0 (54 traveler reviews)
"Great organization from the first minute. We would welcome us family members and have spent a wonderful time in the Sahara desert."
Sara, traveled in March
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ifrane,Azrou,Midelt,Merzouga,Rissani,Erfoud,Tinghir,Boumalne Dades,Skoura,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Marrakesh+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,French,Spanish+2 more
Operator
Travel-To-Desert
10% Off
From $1,352
US$1,217per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Dec, 2026
7 spaces left
2 Dec, 2026
7 spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
9-Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech via Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen
5.0 (59 traveler reviews)
"The stops were well-chosen, with just the right amount of time to explore. The camel trek at sunset was serene."
Helena, traveled in July
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes,Ifrane,Azrou,Midelt,Erfoud,Merzouga,Erg Chebbi,Rissani,Todra Gorge,Boumalne Dades,Skoura,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian,Portuguese,French,Spanish+4 more
Operator
Explore Morocco Journeys
20% Off
From $1,654
US$1,323per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Dec, 2026
8 spaces left
2 Dec, 2026
8 spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
Timeless Morocco
4.6 (204 traveler reviews)
"All the hotels were good. I will definitely take many tours with them in the future."
Maher, traveled in January
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades,Todra Gorge,Erfoud,Merzouga,Errachidia,Midelt,Ifrane,Fes,Chefchaouen,Volubilis,Moulay Idriss,Meknes,Rabat,Casablanca+13 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Timeless Tours
50% Off
From $2,042
US$1,021per person
Price based on Private Double Room
5 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
12 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Totally Morocco Tour from Casablanca
4.4 (92 traveler reviews)
"The tour was great, it covered a lot of ground and was very busy but it gave us the major highlights of Morocco."
Timothy, traveled in October
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes,Merzouga,Erg Chebbi,Boumalne Dades,Todra Gorge,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Marrakesh+7 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Northern Morocco
Operated in
English, French
Operator
Discover Morocco
50% Off
From
US$1,149per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
11 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Morocco Kasbahs & Desert
4.7 (296 traveler reviews)
"This tour was amazing! There's honestly not a thing I would change. I learned and saw so much."
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Marrakesh+3 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Desert
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
30% Off
From $869
US$608per person
Price based on Private Double Room
5 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
12 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Highlights of Morocco
4.5 (189 traveler reviews) award winner
"We visited so different sites: ocean front historical towns, historical villages in mountains, Sahara desert and hiogh Atlas mountains covered by snow."
Alexander, traveled in February
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Tangier, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge,Ouarzazate,Ait Benhaddou,Imlil,Aroumd,Mount Toubkal,Essaouira,Marrakesh+7 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
30% Off
From $1,399
US$979per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
14 Dec, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Morocco 7 Days Tour From Casablanca
4.7 (107 traveler reviews)
"Overall experience was good with the Driver and Guides provided very good."
Merilyn, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes,Ifrane,Midelt,Merzouga,Rissani,Erfoud,Boumalne Dades,Ait Benhaddou,Ouarzazate,Marrakesh+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian,Portuguese,French,Spanish,Chinese,Dutch,Russian+7 more
Operator
Morocco Top Travel
5% Off
From $1,372
US$1,303per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Dec, 2026
6 spaces left
2 Dec, 2026
6 spaces left
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