Where to go hiking in January in Morocco?

Hi there, my friend and I are planning a winter getaway to Morocco, with a flight from Paris to Marrakech, and we’d love some suggestions for itineraries (we’re thinking of renting a car to get around more easily).

We’re really into nature, meeting locals, staying with families, and hiking+++. Given the season, we’ll obviously avoid the Atlas and high-altitude hikes. But are there any other day-hike options in regions with milder winter weather? For example, in the Anti-Atlas?

December, January, and the first half of February—it's cold whether you're in the Atlas or the Anti-Atlas. During the day, when the sun's out, it's fine, but once the sun sets, it gets *freezing*.

December, January, and the first half of February are cold, whether in the Atlas or the Anti-Atlas. During the day, when the sun’s out, it’s okay, but when the sun sets, it’s freezing.

Yeah, but still, in Tafraoute, temperatures are pretty mild in January: between 10°C (lows) and 20°C (highs). Not bad for hiking. Sunrise around 8:30 AM and sunset around 6:30 PM (on the Moroccan coast).

Other cool spots for hiking/nature/meeting people: a bit further south of Tafraoute, toward Taghjijt up to Amtoudi (sometimes called Id Aissa on maps). Less mountainous, more Saharan, colder at night: the N’Kob to M’hamid area (part of the Draa Valley).

In winter, I’d head to the Mediterranean coast, like in Al Hoceïma National Park. A great hike starts from the village of Taouessarte—you overlook the sea, and it’s really beautiful.