Jebel Yagour
Mountains High Atlas plateau with extensive prehistoric rock art
Granite plateau in the High Atlas near Marrakesh noted for extensive prehistoric rock engravings. Popular with trekkers, campers and those studying rock art.
How to Get to Jebel Yagour #
Access is usually from mountain villages in the High Atlas; local guides can arrange transport, mules and camping equipment if needed. Road access varies, and multi-day treks are common for visitors coming from Marrakech or Ouarzazate.
Tips for Visiting Jebel Yagour #
- Jebel Yagour is best known for its petroglyphs - bring a camera and allow time to move slowly across the plateau.
- Local guides in the High Atlas base towns can arrange pack animals and overnight camps if doing multi-day treks.
Best Time to Visit Jebel Yagour #
The shoulder seasons yield the most comfortable conditions for exploring the plateau and its prehistoric petroglyphs.
Weather & Climate near Jebel Yagour #
Jebel Yagour's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (580 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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