Question 1

What is the weather like in May?

Accepted Answer

Early summer in the south — Marrakech reaches 28–32 °C — while the mountains and coast stay perfect. Desert days warm up; camps still sleep comfortably.

Question 2

What is the rose harvest?

Accepted Answer

Kalaat M'Gouna's valley picks its Damask roses through early May and celebrates with a festival of parades and distillery open doors. The scent hangs over the whole Dades road — a genuinely unique Moroccan moment.

Question 3

Is May good for trekking?

Accepted Answer

The high Atlas opens properly: Toubkal's normal route clears of snow, the valleys are green and the refuges busy with the season's first summiteers. May and June are prime summit months.

Question 4

How are the crowds in May?

Accepted Answer

High season tapers after the spring school holidays — later May often feels like a quieter April with warmer afternoons. Prices ease slightly too.

Question 5

Any tips for desert tours in May?

Accepted Answer

Start dune activities early and late, siesta at the camp pool if yours has one, and drink more water than feels necessary. The nights turn balmy — arguably the most comfortable camp sleeping of the year.

Question 6

Which tours suit May best?

Accepted Answer

Trekking-and-desert combinations peak now — the Toubkal & Sahara 5-day, the Atlas hiking week — plus any route threading the rose valley early in the month.

Morocco in May

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51. Morocco in May