Christmas Holidays to Morocco

For the most reliable winter sunshine, these Moroccan bases sit in the warmest parts of the country during the festive weeks.

• Agadir: Agadir sits on the Atlantic coast in the sheltered Souss-Massa region and tends to hold the mildest daytime temperatures of any major Moroccan base in December. Its long sandy bay and promenade give you plenty of sunny outdoor time even when the interior is cool, and the resort is roughly a short transfer from Agadir Al Massira Airport. We recommend it for guests who want certainty of warm weather over the cultural sights of the imperial cities. The trade-off is that the town is more modern and less atmospheric than the medinas, so it suits relaxed sunshine-led stays best. Morocco sun-and-sea holidays are a natural fit here. It is exactly the brief our coastal sunshine packages are built around. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira is a fortified seaside town on the Atlantic coast where winter days are generally mild and the sea breeze keeps the temperature comfortable for walking. It is a short distance from the medina's ramparts, the harbour and the seafood market, which makes it easy to spend a sunny morning outdoors and an evening in town. The wind can be strong along the beaches, which suits watchers and kite-surfers more than sunbathers. We see it as a good choice for a warm, unhurried Christmas with a different pace from the inland cities.
• Marrakech: Marrakech is the most famous of the imperial cities and benefits from strong winter sunshine, though its evenings can turn cool in December. The walled medina, the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the riads give visitors a classic urban break within easy reach of the Atlas Mountains. Days are usually warm enough for sightseeing in light clothes, but nights call for layers. We suggest it to guests who want culture and cuisine with the option of a warm daytime itinerary, and it pairs well with a Morocco holidays package.
• Tangier: Tangier lies near the Strait of Gibraltar on the northern tip of Morocco, and its winter climate is milder and wetter than the Atlantic resorts further south. Ferry links to Spain make it an unusual gateway, and the closeness of the coast means the sea air is often pleasant on sunny days. Rain is more likely here than at the southern Atlantic coast, so it is best treated as a city stop rather than a sunshine base. We include it for travellers who want a different angle on the country.
• Asilah: Asilah is a small whitewashed fortified town on the Atlantic coast, a short drive from the northern gateway city of Morocco, where winter days are usually mild and the old walls give shelter from the wind on calm afternoons. Its colourful murals and compact medina are walkable in a morning, which suits guests who want a warm, quiet base without long transfers. Because it is small, the choice of restaurants and shops is limited over the festive season, so it works best for slow travellers. We recommend it as a relaxed coastal alternative to the bigger resorts.