About Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east; the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera along the north, which it claims together with several small Spanish-controlled islands; and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south, partly occupied by Morocco since 1975. Morocco also claims to share a border with Mauritania through the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It has a population of approximately 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.
Climate in Rabat
Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, October.
Monthly climate normals for Rabat, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 16.9°C | 8.6°C | 36mm | 284h |
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| February | 19.1°C | 10.8°C | 1mm | 289h |
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| March | 18.7°C | 11.7°C | 39mm | 316h |
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| April | 19.7°C | 13.8°C | 51mm | 340h |
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| May | 23.4°C | 16.2°C | 43mm | 377h |
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| June | 23.9°C | 18.2°C | 15mm | 374h |
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| July | 27.1°C | 20.9°C | 0mm | 385h |
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| August | 26.6°C | 20.8°C | 0mm | 383h |
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| September | 26°C | 19.6°C | 14mm | 319h |
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| October | 22.4°C | 15.4°C | 16mm | 285h |
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| November | 22°C | 13.7°C | 48mm | 270h |
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| December | 17.8°C | 11.6°C | 79mm | 250h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Morocco is the northwesternmost country in Africa. Morocco has, for most people, been the gateway to Africa. With plenty of attractive locations, historical sights, and unique cultural traditions, there's lots to see and do in this beautiful, mesmerising country. At just a few hours from the main European cities, Morocco has everything to overwhelm you with the amazing colours, smells and sounds of Islamic Africa. Imagine bustling souqs and spice markets, stunning mosques, white-washed sea side towns and medieval city centres. With panoramic views varying from snow-covered peaks in the High Atlas to the endless sand dunes of the Sahara, no-one ever has to be bored in this beautiful country.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Aït Benhaddou
- Gate of Chellah
- Mazagan
- Medina of Essaouira
- Medina of Fez
- Medina of Marrakesh
- Medina of Meknes
- Medina of Tétouan
- Rabat
- Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City
Upcoming public holidays
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