Morocco
Morocco in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Morocco in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Morocco in December?
- Sidi Ifni is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 23°C (73°F) in December; Chefchaouen is the coolest at 15°C (58°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Morocco in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Agadir (18°C (65°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
23°
Sidi Ifni
Coolest
15°
Chefchaouen
Driest
19 mm
Ouarzazate
Warmest sea
18°
Agadir
Across Morocco, December highs run from 15°C (58°F) (Chefchaouen) to 23°C (73°F) (Sidi Ifni). On average it is 3 °C (5 °F) cooler than November. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Sidi Ifni, Agadir, and Marrakesh.
Best places in Morocco in December
97 
Sidi Ifni
Souss-Massa · Morocco
23° / 13° 23 mm Dec
88
Agadir
Souss-Massa · Morocco
20° / 9° 49 mm Dec
80
Marrakesh
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
18° / 7° 29 mm Dec
92
Taroudant
Souss-Massa · Morocco
21° / 9° 63 mm Dec
81
Essaouira
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
20° / 12° 59 mm Dec
92
Zagora
Drâa-Tafilalet · Morocco
20° / 6° 14 mm Dec
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73
Casablanca
Casablanca-Settat · Morocco
19° / 9° 82 mm Dec
77
Ouarzazate
Drâa-Tafilalet · Morocco
16° / 3° 19 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Ifni | 23° | 13° | 23 mm | — | 97 |
| Taroudant | 21° | 9° | 63 mm | — | 92 |
| Agadir | 20° | 9° | 49 mm | 18° | 88 |
| Essaouira | 20° | 12° | 59 mm | — | 81 |
| Marrakesh | 18° | 7° | 29 mm | — | 80 |
| Ouarzazate | 16° | 3° | 19 mm | — | 77 |
| Berkane | 18° | 7° | 45 mm | — | 75 |
| Casablanca | 19° | 9° | 82 mm | 18° | 73 |
| Nador | 18° | 9° | 42 mm | — | 72 |
| Al Hoceima | 17° | 10° | 29 mm | 17° | 69 |
| Rabat | 18° | 9° | 109 mm | 18° | 67 |
| Fes | 16° | 6° | 86 mm | — | 63 |
| Tétouan | 17° | 9° | 132 mm | — | 61 |
| Meknes | 16° | 6° | 77 mm | — | 60 |
| Moulay Driss Zerhoun | 16° | 6° | 86 mm | — | 59 |
| Chefchaouen | 15° | 5° | 148 mm | — | 52 |
Festivals in Morocco in December
- International Film Festival of Marrakech Annual film festival held in Marrakech, Morocco
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Morocco in December?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Chefchaouen to 23° in Sidi Ifni.
Can you swim in Morocco in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Agadir at about 18°.