Morocco
Morocco in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Morocco in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Morocco in May?
- Ouarzazate is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in May; Essaouira is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Morocco in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Casablanca (19°C (67°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
29°
Ouarzazate
Coolest
21°
Essaouira
Driest
3 mm
Sidi Ifni
Warmest sea
19°
Casablanca
Ouarzazate is the warm end of Morocco in May (29°C (84°F)); Essaouira the cool end (21°C (70°F)). On average it is 2.5 °C (4 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Marrakesh, Agadir, and Casablanca.
Best places in Morocco in May
97 
Marrakesh
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
26° / 14° 18 mm May
98
Agadir
Souss-Massa · Morocco
23° / 15° 5 mm May
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95
Casablanca
Casablanca-Settat · Morocco
23° / 14° 18 mm May
93
Rabat
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Morocco
22° / 13° 20 mm May
94
Essaouira
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
21° / 15° 7 mm May
90
Fes
Fes-Meknes · Morocco
25° / 13° 42 mm May
98
Taroudant
Souss-Massa · Morocco
26° / 15° 4 mm May
91
Meknes
Fes-Meknes · Morocco
23° / 11° 39 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agadir | 23° | 15° | 5 mm | 18° | 98 |
| Taroudant | 26° | 15° | 4 mm | — | 98 |
| Marrakesh | 26° | 14° | 18 mm | — | 97 |
| Sidi Ifni | 23° | 15° | 3 mm | — | 96 |
| Casablanca | 23° | 14° | 18 mm | 19° | 95 |
| Essaouira | 21° | 15° | 7 mm | — | 94 |
| Rabat | 22° | 13° | 20 mm | 19° | 93 |
| Nador | 24° | 15° | 29 mm | — | 92 |
| Meknes | 23° | 11° | 39 mm | — | 91 |
| Tétouan | 24° | 14° | 33 mm | — | 91 |
| Berkane | 24° | 13° | 32 mm | — | 91 |
| Moulay Driss Zerhoun | 24° | 11° | 41 mm | — | 91 |
| Fes | 25° | 13° | 42 mm | — | 90 |
| Al Hoceima | 22° | 14° | 25 mm | 18° | 90 |
| Chefchaouen | 22° | 11° | 33 mm | — | 88 |
| Ouarzazate | 29° | 14° | 9 mm | — | 88 |
Festivals in Morocco in May
- Mawazine International music festival held in Rabat
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Morocco in May?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Essaouira to 29° in Ouarzazate.
Can you swim in Morocco in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Casablanca at about 19°.