Back from Morocco (page 9 of 16)

Just because there's a bit of snow doesn't mean it's colder than usual. Ouarzazate, Boumalne, and the region get freezing for several weeks every winter—and it's even worse when it's windy.

It's just like home—it’s not when it’s snowing that it’s the coldest.

Not giving in to temptation is a sin, I think.

The peaches were really good! !😉

Just because there's a bit of snow doesn't mean it's colder than usual. Ouarzazate, Boumalne, and the region are freezing for several weeks every winter, and even worse when it's windy.

Hi there! You're right! I stayed in Aït Benhaddou in January with the wind in the valley—it was absolutely freezing! During the day, we could put on just one T-shirt (well, us tourists, anyway—the Moroccans kept their jackets on all day!). The earthen houses were much cozier than the new concrete ones! We warmed up by the braziers and drank tea all day long! Still, I did end up with a nasty bout of bronchitis once 😕

Aït Benhadou is in the mountains. What's the altitude?

Between 1,200 and 1,300 m

Then the whole valley up to ErRachidia is above 1,000 m, and even 1,500 m for Boumalne. It’s common to freeze there in winter, even though snow is usually rare.

Morocco is absolutely perfect for photography. We came back with an impressive number of photos, each one more beautiful than the last. We don’t keep them all, but choosing which ones to keep can be tough. Have a great day.

Under the snow, Morocco is still stunning but less colorful.

I never imagined seeing a palm grove under a thick blanket of snow. It’s mind-blowing.

It's true that Morocco is very mountainous.

Let's hope Morocco gets milder temperatures again very soon. First for Moroccans, and then for travelers.

This week is still supposed to be cold, but after that I think it should warm up. According to the forecast.....

We’d prefer it a bit warmer. When we think of Morocco, we think more about the heat than the cold.

I can't remember if Morocco is a hot country where it can get cold or a cold country where you can get really hot. Some of you might be more precise than me.

Hi Jean,

According to Liautey, Morocco is a cold country where the sun is hot. From the latest news, that’s still the case.

https://www.bladi.net/maroc-neige-froid,50783.html

Hi Hannah,

Yep, it’s still going on! Apart from the south, there’s rain and snow (above 1000m), and temperatures are plummeting (-8°C) in Tinghir. It was 2°C this morning in Zagora with rain! !

Hi Martine,

Brrr... do you have enough fleece? It’s really been a miserable year—just thinking that in May I had 40°C near Tafraoute... Well, you might get some rain at least. Have a good day.

Was it an exceptional year?

Hey Hannah,

Just wondering—here’s a little question for all you seasoned Morocco travelers: do you prefer exploring Morocco in the freezing cold or the scorching heat?😎

Later!

I'm wondering—when it's very cold, as long as there's no snow to block movement, it seems more pleasant to explore on foot. The only problem is accommodations, which are mostly unheated or barely heated.

I experienced scorching heat in Marrakech—I had to escape. Enough is enough. The Atlantic coast was a real pleasure in comparison.

For walking, I prefer the cold to the heat. The January hikes (excluding summits—I don’t do those) were really enjoyable. But as Hannah said, the accommodations can be freezing!

Since I have the choice, I head out during the in-between seasons—spring or autumn. Neither extreme cold nor intense heat ;)

hi there spring is definitely the ideal time! mild heat and lush vegetation! just like in many countries! Since I’m retired, I’ll admit I don’t go in winter anymore—the last time I caught a nasty bronchitis, so I avoid it now! francia