Looking for the best hotels in Fes with a pool? Discover some of the most amazing places to stay during a summertime visit to this ancient Moroccan city. Fes gets hot in the summertime and I mean HOT. As in temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit)! On days like these, staying…
Is July a good time to visit Marrakech? In my opinion, no! But that’s because I’m not a fan of the heat. July in Marrakech is scorching hot (the mercury often rises above 40°C (104°F). This makes it hard to do a full day’s sightseeing without getting completely worn out. You’d think that the heat…
Is August a good time to visit Marrakech? If you ask me: No! August in Marrakech is swelteringly hot, with temperatures often soaring past 40°C (104°F). The city’s sandstone buildings radiate heat like a tandoor oven and the narrow alleyways of the medina can be stifling. If you don’t like the heat, Marrakech in August…
Is July a good time to visit Essaouira? With long, sun-drenched days and mild coastal temperatures, Essaouira in July is bliss! The reliably warm weather makes it the perfect time for a relaxing seaside getaway, whether you want to laze on the beach, shop for handicrafts and artworks or people watch in the city’s bohemian cafes. …
Is August a good time to visit Essaouira? In all honesty, August isn’t the best time to visit Essaouira, largely due to the crowds. While the weather is quintessentially summery along Morocco’s coastline (and much more bearable than inland at Fes and Marrakech), everyone has the same idea to spend their summer vacation at the beach. …
Is July a good time to visit Fes? Visiting Fes in July can be a mixed bag. The intense heat of mid-summer may prove challenging for some travellers. Daily high temperatures regularly soar above 35°C (95°F) and the arid climate means there is little respite from the heat. However, with some smart planning and a willingness…
Is August a good time to visit Fes? Fes in August is hot, hot, hot and definitely won’t appeal to all travellers. You can expect temperatures in the mid-to-high 30s C (high 90s F). Although it can feel hotter amidst all the hard, radiating surfaces of the medina. While August may not be the ideal time…
Is July a good time to visit Agadir? If you’re craving a classic beach vacation in Morocco and don’t mind the crowds, July can be a great time to visit Agadir. While it’s definitely busy, there’s a certain buzz in the air, with the beachfront cafes, restaurants and bars particularly lively. It’s not only Europeans and North…
Is August a good time to visit Agadir? With school holidays in full swing and the summertime temperatures at their peak, August is a really busy time to be in Agadir. Not only do international travellers flock to Morocco’s southern beaches but many locals are on their long annual break. But if you’re craving sun, surf and…
The Amazigh New Year, known as “Yennayer”, is a significant cultural festivity that marks the beginning of the agricultural season. Celebrated annually on January 12th or 13th, it marks the first day of the Amazigh calendar. The word “Yennayer” is believed to be composed of two Amazigh words: “yan” (“the number one”) and “ayyur”, which…