February remains cool with a fair chance of rain and occasional storms in northern and coastal parts of the country; mountain areas can be cold with snow at higher elevations. Travel is quieter and accommodation often less expensive.
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Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Morocco in February.
Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen
February still carries the chill of winter higher into the Rif; mornings are crisp and the cedar-covered hills show early green. Snow remains possible on the Rif summits after cold snaps, which makes routes to small villages slippery - a 4x4 or local guide is useful if you plan mountain hikes. Locals begin pruning and planting olive groves now, and you’ll find comfortable cafés open with few visitors; bring layers for chilly evenings.
Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, El Jadida
February continues cool and unsettled with occasional stormy days driven by Atlantic lows; daytime temperatures remain in the mid‑teens Celsius. Casablanca’s wide boulevards dry quickly after rain, while Essaouira’s gusty coast feels fresher and salt-sprayed. Museum visits and café stops are pleasant; bring an umbrella and expect lower hotel rates than spring.
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Oukaïmeden
February still feels cool on the plain but days trend sunnier and more agreeable, with highs regularly in the high teens. High Atlas ski runs can stay open and waterfalls in the Ourika Valley swell after winter precipitation, rewarding short treks with dramatic scenery. Travelers should plan mountain drives with winter tyres or a driver, and pack for cold nights even if daytime sightseeing in the medina is pleasant.
Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Cedar forests
February still carries the winter mood with daytime highs commonly under 10°C and regular snow on higher slopes; cedar forests are frosted and trails may be slippery. Barbary macaques are easier to spot when they descend toward lower elevations, but access to remote areas can be limited by snow. If you enjoy winter solitude and village-side hospitality, this month rewards with quiet trails, but expect reduced services and short daylight hours.
Agadir, Taghazout, Tiznit
February stays mild and increasingly sunny as spring hints arrive; daytime highs commonly reach the high teens to low 20s°C. Surf begins picking up around Taghazout for early-season surfers, and argan harvest tasks appear in rural groves. This is a quieter time for coastal stays with comfortable daytime exploring - bring layers for breezy cliff-top walks and book surf lessons in advance on weekends.
Merzouga, Zagora, Erg Chebbi, Erg Chigaga
February remains crisp with desert days pleasantly warm and nights cold; winds are generally light and visibility excellent for star-filled skies. This is prime season for multi-day camel treks and luxury-camp stays as conditions are dry and comfortable; expect full bookings at popular camps. Pack warm layers for night, sunscreen for daytime, and ear plugs for noisy desert camp winds.
Regional moussem (harvest and saint) festivals take place in rural areas at various times in the year.
See how February compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.