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Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali

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Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali essentials

Hours: Open access (no formal hours)
Admission: Free
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good -4° - 5° -3° 29 mm some cloud 70% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
February Acceptable -3° - 7° -2° 31 mm some cloud 70% 3.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Good -1° - 11° 2° 36 mm some cloud 68% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Good 2° - 15° 7° 42 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Very Good 5° - 18° 12° 37 mm some cloud 59% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 9° - 24° 16° 22 mm mostly sunny 48% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.2h
July Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 7 mm mostly sunny 35% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.0h
August Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 12 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 9° - 23° 16° 23 mm mostly sunny 47% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.3h
October Very Good 5° - 17° 11° 32 mm some cloud 57% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Good 0° - 10° 3° 35 mm some cloud 67% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
December Good -3° - 7° -1° 22 mm some cloud 71% 3.0 m/s 0.5 low 9.8h
Getting There & Around

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