Does it get cold at night in Marrakesh?

However, winter nights in Marrakech can get cold, sometimes below 5°C (41 °F) or even 0°C. During the winter, it's not uncommon for the skies to be cloudy. With that said, winter doesn't always feel like winter in Marrakech – winds blowing from the south raise the temperature to 30°C (86 °F).



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Absolutely – as long as they are not super short or hot pants. Longer shorts (just above the knee) are a great option and will keep you cool, especially in linen or cooler cargo pant style material. When packing, just be sure to consider the more conservative values of Morocco, and choose clothing accordingly.

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Dress for the heat and avoid anything too 'out there' that may attract attention. In the evening, linen trousers or chinos with closed shoes work well, as well as a jacket or blazer for the cooler weather. Make sure to pack a few jumpers if you're visiting Marrakech in the cooler seasons.

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Marrakech is an inexpensive city compared to any top tourist destination in Europe or the United States. Most of your budget will be destined to the flights and accommodation, since the price of food, drinks, souvenirs, museums and other attractions are relatively cheap.

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The annual average temperature does not exceed 11 °C (52 °F). Ifrane holds the record for the lowest temperature ever observed in Africa: -23.9 °C (-11.0 °F) on February 11, 1935.

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Mosquitoes are prevalent in Morocco and can bite throughout the year. To prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria or dengue fever, it is advisable for travelers to use mosquito repellent.

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There are no official dress codes or laws in Marrakech but as a Muslim country, it is very disrespectful to be showing off too much skin.

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Yes, there is no problem with wearing shorts in Morocco. You will see this just about everywhere. However, in rural Morocco, you might want to stick with longer shorts, capri length or full length pants.

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Do You Need to Cover Your Hair? This is a common question when women travel to Middle Eastern or Islamic countries. The easy answer is no; you do not need to cover your hair. That being said, there are some religious sites that may ask you to do so.

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NB: most of those salads have been cooked and are thus safe while eating in Morocco! Be careful though with the uncooked salads. Especially if you have a sensitive stomach.

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Once you finished, you can use water (bucket) to rinse yourself or you can use (your own) toilet paper or wet tissues. (However do not flush the paper – and definitely not the wet tissues – down as it can clog the plumbing. (It might be useful to have a paper bag with you in case there is no trash bin around.)

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