The best time to play golf in Morocco, month by month

October to May is the main golf season, but where you play matters. Here's when to go to Marrakech, Agadir, the north and the Middle Atlas, and how Ramadan affects a trip.

Morocco is a year-round golf destination, but not every region is at its best in every month. The short answer: October to May for most of the country, the coast in high summer, and the Middle Atlas from late spring to early autumn.

Season by season

October and November. Excellent everywhere. The summer heat has gone from Marrakech, the courses have recovered from summer, and days are long enough for 18 holes and a long lunch. This is one of the most popular times to go.

December to February. This is peak winter-sun season. Expect daytime highs of around 18 to 22°C in Marrakech and Agadir, crisp mornings and cold evenings inland, and snow on the Atlas. Some rain is possible, especially in the north. Book early for Christmas, New Year and February half-term.

March to May. Arguably the best of all: warm and green, with flowers on the courses. Late April and May can get hot in Marrakech by midday, so take morning tee times.

June to September. Marrakech regularly passes 35°C and can reach 40°C, so play at dawn or choose somewhere else. Agadir and Essaouira stay mild thanks to the Atlantic. Tangier and the north are pleasant. This is also the season for Michlifen at Ifrane, a Jack Nicklaus course at about 1,650 metres where summer days are fresh.

Region by region

Region	Best months	Notes
Marrakech	October to April	Very hot in July and August
Agadir	All year	Main season November to April; quiet and breezy in summer
Essaouira	All year	Very steady temperatures; it can be windy
Tangier and Tetouan	March to November	Wetter in winter, good in summer
Rabat, Casablanca, El Jadida	All year	Mild coastal climate
Fes and Ifrane	April to October	Ifrane is at altitude, with snow in winter

Ramadan

Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year. In 2027 it's expected to run from around 8 February to 9 March, depending on the sighting of the moon. Golf courses, hotels and restaurants for visitors stay open, and many golfers enjoy the quieter courses. During the day, eating and drinking in public is best kept discreet, and some smaller restaurants open only after sunset. Morocco also usually moves its clocks back an hour during Ramadan, so check your tee times.

Busy weeks to plan around

The Trophée Hassan II and Lalla Meryem Cup at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat (held 18 to 24 May in 2026): wonderful to watch, but book Rabat hotels early. See our tournament guide.
School holidays in the UK and Europe push up prices and fill tee sheets in Marrakech and Agadir.

Our advice

For a first trip, go to Marrakech or Agadir between October and April. In summer, go to Agadir, Essaouira or Tangier, or head up to Ifrane. Then plan it with your dates, and we'll match the courses to the season.