Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Heat questions on Morocco

Country forums / Africa / Morocco

Hi, heading back to Morocco for a month this summer - end of August, start of September. Just a couple of questions.

I know it's gonna be hot, last time I was here was July, and I just about managed....anyway

1. Should I bother with a sleeping bag, even for the mountains?

2. Is it silly to contemplate Merzouga or any of the desert spots at this time of year (say early September)?

Thanks!

I went early September ... spent a night in the dunes outside Merzouga; whilst I needed the blanket I was offered overnight, it was hot by 9am ... you should survive!!!

Kira

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I have camped in the desert near Merzouga in September--and needed a sleeping bag at night. During the day I about croaked from the heat. Be prepared.

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