In Africa, winter is not so hot as it may seem to an inexperienced traveler, so a trip to Morocco in January should be planned in advance. This country warmly welcomes guests at any time of the year, but it is unlikely to succeed here on the beach when a blizzard reigns in the homeland. This is not to say that in the winter months in Morocco it is cold, but not hot for sure. During the day, the air warms up to +15 ... + 20 ° , and at night it drops to +5 ... + 8 ° . The Atlantic Ocean does not indulge in warm water anyway, and even in winter it can only warm up to 15 ° C on very fine days.
Morocco in January is open to all the winds that blow the country from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The main element of clothing is a windbreaker, which our tourists wear even on warm days. It saves from low temperatures and gusty winds. If you walk through the cities, it is warmest in Agadir and Marrakesh, and colder in Casablanca and Fez. The slopes of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco in January are slowly but surely covered with stable snow cover. At the tops, minus temperature is kept, so the snow does not melt.
It rains from time to time. Most precipitation falls in December, but in January no more than 8 rainy days per month. Fog can be observed on the border with Western Sahara , because in this area the cold air masses of the Atlantic mix with the warm air of the desert. Despite the variable and not too warm weather, a vacation in Morocco in January can be very interesting and fascinating, because it is not necessary to lie on the beach all day and swim in the sea.
This beautiful eastern country is a real treasury of architecture, which is the result of a mixture of styles of different peoples. The ruins of ancient cities, palaces, mosques, fortresses - all this arises before your eyes, like a mirage in the desert. Along with sightseeing in Morocco in January, you can explore the local cuisine and discover many delicious and unusual dishes. Women will certainly enjoy going around local shops, boutiques and oriental bazaars, where, it seems, you can buy anything you want.
Of course, the African country is not suitable for skiing, but you can still find snow and ski in Morocco. The slopes of the Atlas Mountains await all tourists who prefer outdoor activities. In January, surfers come to the Atlantic Ocean, the water is cold, but the winds contribute to the formation of strong waves, and these are ideal conditions for athletes. To learn better about the country, you should go on excursions, wander through the narrow streets, visit the stables to admire the Arabian horses.
Tours in Morocco in January are much cheaper than in other, warmer months. Especially noticeably, prices drop after the New Year holidays, so if you go to rest in the second half of the month, then you do not have to overpay for a ticket. In addition, in January you can go on holidays: Manifesto of Independence Day, Berber New Year, International Marathon.