This page covers a single month. To compare the whole year, see our guide to the best time to visit Morocco.
The weather in Morocco in February is sunny and mild in the afternoon, cold at night: around 21 °C (70 °F) by day and 8 °C (46 °F) at night in Marrakech, with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain in the month. Verdict: a good month for Marrakech, Agadir and the desert if you are well equipped; cooler and wetter in Fez and the north, with snow on the Atlas.
February is one of the brightest months of the Moroccan winter. Differences between day and night are large, especially in the pre-Saharan south. In 2027, Ramadan is expected to cover roughly February and early March: this changes the rhythm of a trip without preventing it. The following month is covered in our page on the weather in Morocco in March.
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Morocco in February: key facts
- Marrakech: average high of 20.7 °C (69 °F) and low of 7.6 °C (46 °F), 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain
- Coast (Agadir, Essaouira): the mildest at night
- Desert: pleasant days, cold nights in a desert camp
- Atlas: snow; high-altitude hiking only with a guide and equipment
- Ramadan 2027: roughly February to early March (confirmed by the sighting of the moon)
- School holiday periods: higher prices and demand
What is the weather like in Morocco in February?
The 1991-2020 normals from Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) give 20.7 °C (69 °F) / 7.6 °C (46 °F) and 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain in Marrakech in February. For the other regions, the normals we publish bracket February with January and March:
| City | January (max / min) | March (max / min) | In February |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech | 19.1 °C (66 °F) / 5.9 °C (43 °F) | 23.6 °C (74 °F) / 10.3 °C (51 °F) | ✅ Sunny, cool nights |
| Fez | 16.0 °C (61 °F) / 3.7 °C (39 °F) | 19.9 °C (68 °F) / 6.6 °C (44 °F) | ⚠️ Cool and wet |
| Essaouira | 18.4 °C (65 °F) / 11.1 °C (52 °F) | 19.4 °C (67 °F) / 13.3 °C (56 °F) | ✅ Mild, often windy |
| Agadir | 21.2 °C (70 °F) / 8.4 °C (47 °F) | 23.4 °C (74 °F) / 12.3 °C (54 °F) | ✅ Winter sun |
| Ouarzazate | 17.3 °C (63 °F) / 1.8 °C (35 °F) | 22.7 °C (73 °F) / 8.2 °C (47 °F) | ⚠️ Cold nights |
| Errachidia (gateway to the desert) | 15.9 °C (61 °F) / 2.0 °C (36 °F) | 22.1 °C (72 °F) / 8.8 °C (48 °F) | ⚠️ Cold nights in a desert camp |
Fez receives about 54 to 66 mm (2.1 to 2.6 in) of rain per month from November to April: it is the wettest of the main tourist cities. In the Middle Atlas, Ifrane has a negative average minimum in January, and High Atlas passes can be slowed or closed by snow. Those negative minimums in Ifrane and snowy passes already apply to the previous month: our page on the weather in Morocco in January covers them.
Where to go in Morocco in February
- Marrakech: medina, souks, gardens and palaces at 20 °C (68 °F) in the sun; choose a heated riad. Details on our page Marrakech in February.
- Agadir and Taghazout: winter sun by the sea; the Atlantic is still cool for swimming.
- Essaouira: mild and windy, for strolling the medina and the harbour.
- The desert (Merzouga, Zagora): pleasant days, clear skies, but nights around 2 °C (36 °F) on average: bring warm clothes.
- The snowy Atlas: superb scenery from the road; high-altitude hiking only with a guide, crampons and an ice axe. Skiing at Oukaimeden when snow cover allows.
Ramadan in February: what changes
Ramadan starts about 11 days earlier each year, and its exact date is only confirmed by the sighting of the crescent moon. During this period, sites stay open, but many restaurants close during the day outside tourist areas and the atmosphere comes alive at sunset. According to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 19 August 2026), eating or drinking, swearing, smoking or chewing gum in public in the daytime may cause offence, opening hours of shops and restaurants may change, and clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time. The end of the fast is marked by Eid al-Fitr.
Crowds and prices in February
Demand is moderate, and higher over school holiday periods, which push up flight and Marrakech riad prices: book 2 to 3 months ahead for those dates.
What to pack for Morocco in February
- Layers: light clothes for the afternoon, a warm sweater and a light down jacket for the evening
- A hat and warm clothes for a night in the desert
- A waterproof if you are going to Fez or the north
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Covering clothes, even more so during Ramadan
- A passport valid for the length of your stay (see our page on entry requirements for Morocco)
Suggested itinerary: one week in Morocco in February
In February, a Marrakech-desert tour is possible, provided you pack warm clothes for the evenings and check the condition of the High Atlas passes before setting off.
- Days 1-2: Marrakech, medina, souks and gardens
- Day 3: crossing the High Atlas by the Tichka pass, Ait Ben Haddou, night in Ouarzazate
- Days 4-5: Dades and Todra valleys, then a night in the desert at Merzouga
- Days 6-7: back to Marrakech, or finish with some sun in Essaouira
Normals or forecasts: how to read these figures
The temperatures and rainfall totals on this page are climate normals: averages calculated over several decades by official weather services. They show what is usual for the month, not the weather you will get during your stay. A given year can be warmer, cooler, drier or wetter, and a month’s rain can fall on just a few days. To prepare your trip, use the normals to choose the period and the region; in the week before departure, check the national weather service forecasts and adjust your plans day by day, keeping fallback activities for less favourable days.
If February does not suit you
March and especially Morocco in April are milder everywhere (26 °C (79 °F) in Marrakech in April). In autumn, see Morocco in October.
Other winter sun in February: the Canary Islands, Egypt or Cape Verde. All our ideas: where to go in February. To plan your itinerary: our Morocco travel guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is it hot in Morocco in February?
Mild in the afternoon (about 21 °C (70 °F) in Marrakech), but cold at night (8 °C (46 °F) in Marrakech, around 2 °C (36 °F) in the pre-Saharan south in winter). Agadir and Essaouira have the mildest nights.
Is the weather good in Marrakech in February?
Yes, most of the time: 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain on average in the month and plenty of sunshine, with cool evenings.
Can you go to the Moroccan desert in February?
Yes, days are pleasant, but nights in a desert camp are cold: bring warm clothes and check the blankets provided.
What is the coldest month in Morocco?
January, according to the normals: 19 °C (66 °F) by day and 6 °C (43 °F) at night in Marrakech, with a negative minimum in Ifrane in the Middle Atlas.
Can you travel to Morocco during Ramadan?
Yes. Sites stay open, but many restaurants close during the day outside tourist areas, and eating or drinking in public in the daytime may cause offence (UK FCDO, GOV.UK).
Our sources
- Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology, 1991-2020 normals via the World Meteorological Organization (NOAA archive): Marrakech-Menara, Fez-Sais, Essaouira, Agadir-Inezgane, Ouarzazate, Errachidia, Ifrane
- UK FCDO, foreign travel advice for Morocco (GOV.UK, updated 19 August 2026; Ramadan dates and etiquette), read 26 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.