Geography, climate and weather Morocco



Geography, climate and weather Morocco

Geography

Morocco, a mountainous country, draws the geological continuity of Europe through the Rif, before disappearing, along the Atlantic into the desert sands of Mauritania.
The mountain was long an obstacle to communication between the North and the South.

The Middle Atlas is deployed in a relief sometimes essentially limestone dotted with volcanic cones, sometimes through a pleated area where stands the Jebel Bou Naceur (3340 m). This is the water tower of Morocco because it stops the Atlantic disturbances and renders thanks to its water system. This is the land of sources.
The High Atlas stretches for 700 km a succession of peaks. It rises to 4,167 m at Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. In its central part, its southern slope is cut by two major events: the gorges of Todra and Dades Gorge, Morocco's tourism jewels.
The Anti-Atlas is a string arid geologically very old, which extends from the mouth of Oued Draa Valley Tafilalet edge of the desert. Vegetation is scarce in this massive austere and barren.
As the Rif, it is none other than the extension of the Betic Cordillera of southern Spain. It is a green area, covered with forests, and culminating in Jebel Tidighine (2450 m).
Sebou Basin, one of the major agricultural regions of the country, connects the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. Lined plains, the coast has the most urbanized regions and the country's richest.
South on the other side of the Anti-Atlas, the Sahara begins. Two great valleys are distinguished: Tafilalet and the Draa Valley, the rock carvings attest its ancient human occupation. A country virtually without water, where nomadic herders Ait Atta and activate oasis where harvesters dates.
Finally, eastern Morocco, away from the tourist track, is composed of poor and badly watered land, culminating in some highlands which extend to the Algerian border.

 The Western Sahara issue

Bordered by Morocco to the north, Algeria to the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, is predominantly Western Sahara controlled by Morocco, the United Nations, which is considered a non-autonomous territory, not not recognize Moroccan sovereignty over these lands.
Western Sahara is a former Spanish colony in sub-soil rich in phosphates. Created in 1973 by nationalists Sahrawi Polisario group claiming self-determination, and opposes linking the Spanish Sahara in Morocco and Mauritania. After the peaceful invasion of the territory by hundreds of thousands of Moroccan civilians exalted Madrid gives the northern two-thirds of its colony in Morocco and the third south to Mauritania: the Green March of November 6, 1975.
In 1976, several Sahrawi tribes constitute Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Mauritania abandoned the piece in 1979, Morocco occupying the land.
The Saharawi independence Polisario Front, supported by Algeria in particular, fought for the independence of the territory until the conclusion of a cease-fire in 1991.
The Sahrawi Arab is now recognized by more than 70 states, but not by Morocco administers and occupies about 80% of the territory. Control areas of Morocco and the Polisario are separated by a wall of sand built by the Moroccans. The Moroccan-controlled area to the west of the wall, protected by minefields and fortifications.
Morocco proposes a plan for broad autonomy under its sovereignty, rejecting independence. The Polisario claims about him organizing a referendum on self-determination under the UN auspices. Both parties have reached so far no agreement, and still claim to Western Sahara.

Climate

- The Atlantic coastline enjoys a pleasant and temperate winters are mild, summers are hot and beautiful. Quite windy all year round and relatively cold water. Beware also of ocean currents.
- The northern part of the country has a Mediterranean climate. If it can get very hot in the coastal cities at the beginning of spring, the climate in the Rif is much cooler. Chefchaouen harsh winter, and sometimes thick fog on the mountain roads even quite late in the spring.
- Towards the center, the climate is pleasant, the winters are particularly harsh and arid summers. The highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa, stands at 4167 m. Thus, it is not uncommon for snowfall exceeding 1 m in some villages of the Atlas. In addition, in this region, the nights are cool.
- Further south, the climate is desert.

Everywhere, temperature differences may be important in the same day. Throughout the Atlantic coast of Morocco, May-August, a thick fog often stagnates in the morning, before leaving the place in the sun to 13h or 14h. This is a weather phenomenon called "white sky".
The average annual sunshine than 8 hours per day in Agadir, Fez, Marrakech and Ouarzazate, and the average temperature exceeds 17 ° C. The Chergui, hot dry wind from the east, sometimes blows from the desert, and pushed the mercury.
Spring is by far the best time to visit the country. The trees are in bloom. In the fall, everything was grilled by the summer sun, better opt for the imperial cities.
For regions south of the High Atlas, prefer the period from October to May, because in summer, the temperature is around 45 ° C.

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Morocco Climate Guide


Morocco Climate Guide


- The Atlantic coastline enjoys a pleasant and temperate winters are mild, summers are hot and beautiful. Quite windy all year round and relatively cold water. Beware also of ocean currents.
- The northern part of the country has a Mediterranean climate. If it can get very hot in the coastal cities at the beginning of spring, the climate in the Rif is much cooler. Chefchaouen harsh winter, and sometimes thick fog on the mountain roads even quite late in the spring.
- Towards the center, the climate is pleasant, the winters are particularly harsh and arid summers. The highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa, stands at 4167 m. Thus, it is not uncommon for snowfall exceeding 1 m in some villages of the Atlas. In addition, in this region, the nights are cool.
- Further south, the climate is desert.

Everywhere, temperature differences may be important in the same day. Throughout the Atlantic coast of Morocco, May-August, a thick fog often stagnates in the morning, before leaving the place in the sun to 13h or 14h. This is a weather phenomenon called "white sky".
The average annual sunshine than 8 hours per day in Agadir, Fez, Marrakech and Ouarzazate, and the average temperature exceeds 17 ° C. The Chergui, hot dry wind from the east, sometimes blows from the desert, and pushed the mercury.
Spring is by far the best time to visit the country. The trees are in bloom. In the fall, everything was grilled by the summer sun, better opt for the imperial cities.
For regions south of the High Atlas, prefer the period from October to May, because in summer, the temperature is around 45 ° C.






The Morocco Climate Guide is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine. The Climate Guide shown below is for Rabat.
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Max Daytime Temperature (°C)17°C (63°F) Max Daytime Temperature in January in Morocco (Rabat)19°C (66°F) Max Daytime Temperature in February in Morocco (Rabat)20°C (68°F) Max Daytime Temperature in March in Morocco (Rabat)22°C (72°F) Max Daytime Temperature in April in Morocco (Rabat)24°C (75°F) Max Daytime Temperature in May in Morocco (Rabat)26°C (79°F) Max Daytime Temperature in June in Morocco (Rabat)28°C (82°F) Max Daytime Temperature in July in Morocco (Rabat)29°C (84°F) Max Daytime Temperature in August in Morocco (Rabat)28°C (82°F) Max Daytime Temperature in September in Morocco (Rabat)25°C (77°F) Max Daytime Temperature in October in Morocco (Rabat)21°C (70°F) Max Daytime Temperature in November in Morocco (Rabat)19°C (66°F) Max Daytime Temperature in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Min Night-time Temperature (°C)8°C (46°F) Min Night-time Temperature in January in Morocco (Rabat)8°C (46°F) Min Night-time Temperature in February in Morocco (Rabat)10°C (50°F) Min Night-time Temperature in March in Morocco (Rabat)11°C (52°F) Min Night-time Temperature in April in Morocco (Rabat)13°C (55°F) Min Night-time Temperature in May in Morocco (Rabat)16°C (61°F) Min Night-time Temperature in June in Morocco (Rabat)18°C (64°F) Min Night-time Temperature in July in Morocco (Rabat)18°C (64°F) Min Night-time Temperature in August in Morocco (Rabat)17°C (63°F) Min Night-time Temperature in September in Morocco (Rabat)15°C (59°F) Min Night-time Temperature in October in Morocco (Rabat)11°C (52°F) Min Night-time Temperature in November in Morocco (Rabat)9°C (48°F) Min Night-time Temperature in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Hours of Sunshine (Daily)6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (56% of Daylight Hours) in January in Morocco (Rabat)6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (57% of Daylight Hours) in February in Morocco (Rabat)7 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (62% of Daylight Hours) in March in Morocco (Rabat)9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (65% of Daylight Hours) in April in Morocco (Rabat)9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (67% of Daylight Hours) in May in Morocco (Rabat)10 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (67% of Daylight Hours) in June in Morocco (Rabat)10 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (73% of Daylight Hours) in July in Morocco (Rabat)10 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (75% of Daylight Hours) in August in Morocco (Rabat)9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (70% of Daylight Hours) in September in Morocco (Rabat)8 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (66% of Daylight Hours) in October in Morocco (Rabat)6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (60% of Daylight Hours) in November in Morocco (Rabat)6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (57% of Daylight Hours) in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Hours of Daylight (Daily)10 Hours of Daylight in January in Morocco (Rabat)11 Hours of Daylight in February in Morocco (Rabat)12 Hours of Daylight in March in Morocco (Rabat)13 Hours of Daylight in April in Morocco (Rabat)14 Hours of Daylight in May in Morocco (Rabat)14 Hours of Daylight in June in Morocco (Rabat)14 Hours of Daylight in July in Morocco (Rabat)13 Hours of Daylight in August in Morocco (Rabat)12 Hours of Daylight in September in Morocco (Rabat)11 Hours of Daylight in October in Morocco (Rabat)10 Hours of Daylight in November in Morocco (Rabat)10 Hours of Daylight in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Heat and Humidity DiscomfortNo Heat & Humidity in January in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in February in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in March in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in April in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in May in Morocco (Rabat)Low Heat & Humidity in June in Morocco (Rabat)Moderate Heat & Humidity in July in Morocco (Rabat)Moderate Heat & Humidity in August in Morocco (Rabat)Moderate Heat & Humidity in September in Morocco (Rabat)Low Heat & Humidity in October in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in November in Morocco (Rabat)No Heat & Humidity in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Days with some Rainfall10 Days with some Rainfall in January in Morocco (Rabat)10 Days with some Rainfall in February in Morocco (Rabat)9 Days with some Rainfall in March in Morocco (Rabat)9 Days with some Rainfall in April in Morocco (Rabat)6 Days with some Rainfall in May in Morocco (Rabat)2 Days with some Rainfall in June in Morocco (Rabat)0 Days with some Rainfall in July in Morocco (Rabat)1 Day with some Rainfall in August in Morocco (Rabat)2 Days with some Rainfall in September in Morocco (Rabat)7 Days with some Rainfall in October in Morocco (Rabat)10 Days with some Rainfall in November in Morocco (Rabat)11 Days with some Rainfall in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)76 mm (3.0 inches) Monthly Rainfall in January in Morocco (Rabat)67 mm (2.6 inches) Monthly Rainfall in February in Morocco (Rabat)61 mm (2.4 inches) Monthly Rainfall in March in Morocco (Rabat)56 mm (2.2 inches) Monthly Rainfall in April in Morocco (Rabat)21 mm (0.8 inches) Monthly Rainfall in May in Morocco (Rabat)6 mm (0.2 inches) Monthly Rainfall in June in Morocco (Rabat)0 mm (0.0 inches) Monthly Rainfall in July in Morocco (Rabat)1 mm (0.0 inches) Monthly Rainfall in August in Morocco (Rabat)7 mm (0.3 inches) Monthly Rainfall in September in Morocco (Rabat)43 mm (1.7 inches) Monthly Rainfall in October in Morocco (Rabat)81 mm (3.2 inches) Monthly Rainfall in November in Morocco (Rabat)106 mm (4.2 inches) Monthly Rainfall in December in Morocco (Rabat)
UV Index (Maximum)UV (Maximum) Index 3 (Moderate) in January in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 4 (Moderate) in February in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 6 (High) in March in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 7 (High) in April in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 9 (Very High) in May in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 10 (Very High) in June in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 10 (Very High) in July in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 9 (Very High) in August in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 8 (Very High) in September in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 5 (Moderate) in October in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 3 (Moderate) in November in Morocco (Rabat)UV (Maximum) Index 2 (Low) in December in Morocco (Rabat)
Sea Temperature (°C)17°C (63°F) Sea Temperature in January in Morocco (Rabat)17°C (63°F) Sea Temperature in February in Morocco (Rabat)17°C (63°F) Sea Temperature in March in Morocco (Rabat)17°C (63°F) Sea Temperature in April in Morocco (Rabat)18°C (64°F) Sea Temperature in May in Morocco (Rabat)20°C (68°F) Sea Temperature in June in Morocco (Rabat)22°C (72°F) Sea Temperature in July in Morocco (Rabat)23°C (73°F) Sea Temperature in August in Morocco (Rabat)23°C (73°F) Sea Temperature in September in Morocco (Rabat)21°C (70°F) Sea Temperature in October in Morocco (Rabat)20°C (68°F) Sea Temperature in November in Morocco (Rabat)18°C (64°F) Sea Temperature in December in Morocco (Rabat)
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Map of Morocco

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This North African kingdom borders the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea between Algeria and Western Sahara. From the long-faded elegance of Tangier's Mediterranean "Gateway to Africa" to the desolate expanse of the vast Sahara, Morocco has a diverse landscape.
The snow capped Atlas Mountains dominate, running almost the entire length of the country. To the northwest fertile plains lie facing the Atlantic, to the south, the beginnings of the vast Sahara, where rocky gorges crumble to stony wastelands scattered with small oasis villages. The Atlantic coast is rocky with long stretches of sandy beaches.
Northern Morocco has a subtropical climate with a summer dry season running from May to October. Conditions here are similar to many countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea with extensive cultivation of wheat, barley, olives and citrus fruits. Summers are dry, sunny and hot, while winter temperatures range from comfortable to cold depending on elevation. Rainfall only occurs in the winter months, diminishing to the south and the east.
In the mountains many northern slopes are covered with extensive forests of oak and cedar. Here winter rainfall turns to snow at higher elevations and temperatures in December and January can be very cold. In summer, despite the elevation, mountain areas can be considerably hotter than the coastal plains due to the proximity of the Sahara Desert.
Southern Morocco is famous for its kasbahs, large fortified buildings made from mud-bricks, and is wilder than the north. Here crop cultivation gives way to grazing and eventually to stony mountainous desert dotted with the occasional oasis. There are some spectacular sand dunes in the region to the south of Errachidia, but the true Sahara is not reached before the border with Algeria.
Dust laden winds can blow in from the desert at any time of the year producing hazy conditions particularly in the summer.

Morocco Weather by Month

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