When to go · Merzouga

Merzouga in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Morocco: Heat eases late in the month; good for the coast and the Atlas.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Morocco overall
Prices: Medium; Morocco overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMorocco month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Morocco: Heat eases late in the month; good for the coast and the Atlas.

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MerzougaHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 1 day
Sahara and southern valleys, Morocco · Merzouga, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazatefine
Warm days and near-freezing nights Dec–Feb; spring can bring sandstorms; June–August is dangerous heat in the dunes.

Morocco overall: Heat eases late in the month; good for the coast and the Atlas.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Merzouga, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Morocco: Heat eases late in the month; good for the coast and the Atlas.

January: Inside Merzouga's best window: Oct–Apr.

Merzouga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.