Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali

Lake High-altitude Moroccan lake in the Atlas region

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Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali
33.0717, -4.9974
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How to Get to Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali #

Approach from Azrou or Midelt via the N13 and local pistes; the nearest sizable town is Midelt (approx. 60-100 km depending on route). Roads can be rough; a 4x4 or local guide is highly recommended.

Tips for Visiting Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali #

  • The lake is remote and can be approached only by off-road vehicle or on foot in some seasons-ask local guides in nearby towns for current conditions
  • Altitude and weather can change quickly; bring waterproof gear and warm layers
  • Respect that this is a highland water body used by local herders-ask permission before camping on nearby shores

Best Time to Visit Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali #

Best visited in late spring through early autumn when access is easiest and the weather is less extreme.

Spring-Summer (Apr-Sep)
April-September · 6-18°C
Snowmelt feeds the lake and mountain flowers bloom; roads may be passable
Autumn (Oct-Nov)
October-November · 3-15°C
Cooling temperatures and clear skies; fewer insects
Winter (Dec-Mar)
December-March · -5-5°C
Cold, potential snowfall and ice; access difficult

Weather & Climate near Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali #

Climate

Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

60 Good

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

58 Acceptable

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 7°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 11°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 42 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
2° – 15°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
5° – 18°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
9° – 24°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
12° – 29°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 28°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
9° – 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
5° – 17°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

60 Good

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 7°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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