Autumn is warm and typically dry, a popular period for visitors avoiding summer heat and winter rains. Outdoor activities and market visits are comfortable and widely recommended.
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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 October.
Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen
October’s light returns with cooler mornings and crisp afternoons; rainfall resumes slowly by month-end in restless years. The crowds thin and the medinas take on autumnal calm - good for museums and walking tours without the heat. Storms can arrive from the Atlantic late in the month, so keep flexible transport plans and a rain layer handy.
Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, El Jadida
October is mild and increasingly pleasant, with temperatures around the high teens to low 20s°C and the first notable rains possible late in the month. Essaouira remains breezy and pleasant for outdoor dining, while Casablanca’s cultural calendar picks up. This is a comfortable shoulder-season time for city touring and coastal drives; an umbrella is sensible on longer itineraries.
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Oukaïmeden
October brings mild, pleasant days in Marrakech around the low to mid‑20s°C and spectacular autumn light for desert and mountain photography. The heat is gone and the Atlas trails are in excellent condition after summer; it’s a top month for trekking, kasbah touring and long drives to the Dades and Todra gorges. Nights begin to cool noticeably, especially in mountain refuges, so a warm sleeping layer is wise.
Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Cedar forests
October colors begin to show in sheltered valleys and temperatures drop toward the mid‑teens °C by day, with frosty nights possible late in the month. Migratory flocks pass through and the cedar forests look especially atmospheric with dew and low cloud - walkers should have waterproof boots and a warm coat. Road conditions are generally good, though early storms can make remote tracks muddy.
Agadir, Taghazout, Tiznit
October cools gently and the coast enjoys long sunny days often in the low to mid‑20s°C with balmy nights - excellent for beach-based relaxation and birdwatching. Whale and dolphin tours operate well and the argan landscape is particularly scenic after end-of-season light. Expect fewer crowds than summer and lower prices; bring a windproof layer for cliff-top walks at dusk.
Merzouga, Zagora, Erg Chebbi, Erg Chigaga
October brings warm days in the high 20s to low 30s°C and cool, pleasant nights - ideal conditions for desert exploration and photography. The Sahara is very accessible now: long drives and multi-day routes run reliably and camel caravans are comfortable. Expect increased bookings and vehicle convoys on popular routes; pack layers for night and sunscreen for midday.
Autumn brings cultural events to cities such as Marrakech and Casablanca, with dates varying by year.
See how October compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.