5 days trip from Marrakech to fez via Sahara Desert

Is it safe to visit Morocco right now?

Yep, it is. Of course, travelling with a bit of caution and common sense can come a long way, but most trips to this beautiful country normally end in a full success.

Morocco is, in fact, the most politically stable country in North Africa. The government has been investing more in its infrastructure to be able to attract more tourists. Because at the end of the day, more tourism = more money.

There have been reports of increasing numbers of faux guides, which are unofficial guides that offer their service in front of attractions. While some of them actually know quite a bit and speak multiple languages, you can also fall into the hands of a total scammer. Luckily, tourist police have been handling this issue very well.

You rarely see any political demonstrations in Morocco, and if they do appear, they’re normally not harmful to tourists. Stay out of it, don’t actively engage in those protests and you’ll be more than safe.

With so much culture and history to explore and a generally relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a trip to Morocco right now should be pretty safe and fully worth it.

Most of Morocco has a tropical, wet climate, which should come as no surprise considering that the northernmost tip of the country is only nine miles from Spain. In fact, the weather in many areas of Morocco—outside the arid desert in eastern Morocco near Merzouga—is essentially Mediterranean.

As in any country, there is no hard and fast rule about the weather. Temperatures and precipitation levels vary greatly depending on region and altitude. However, there are some universal truths—starting with the fact that Morocco follows the same seasonal pattern as any other northern hemisphere country.

Winter lasts from November to January and sees the coldest, wettest weather of the year, while summer lasts from June to August and is often scorching hot. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall usually offer the best weather and are generally some of the most pleasant times to travel.