Morocco Holidays in December

In December the warmest reliable conditions are found on the lower Atlantic coast and in sheltered southern towns, while inland plains and the mountains run much cooler.

• Agadir: Agadir sits on the Souss-Massa stretch of the Atlantic coast and tends to hold the mildest daytime conditions in winter, which makes it a dependable base for sunshine seekers. The town was rebuilt after a 1960 earthquake, so its promenade and hotels are modern and well suited to relaxed days. Agadir Al Massira Airport is the main gateway, keeping transfers short compared with inland cities. The trade-off is that the resort feels more functional than historic, so it suits families and beach-first travellers rather than culture seekers. We recommend it as the most straightforward warm-weather choice for December. It is exactly the brief our Morocco holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira offers a gentler, breezier version of the Atlantic coast, and its wind can make December afternoons feel cooler than the sheltered resorts further south. The fortified medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the harbour is a working fishing port with a lively seafood market. Its position about 170 km from the imperial city of Morocco's interior means it is best reached by road or a longer transfer, which we factor into the itinerary. It is a strong choice for travellers who want walks along the ramparts rather than a sunbed, and we suggest bringing a windproof layer. It is exactly the brief our Cheap Morocco Holidays deals are built around.
• Tangier: Tangier lies on the northern tip of Africa close to the Strait of Gibraltar and generally enjoys milder winter weather than the high interior. Its position makes it a useful stop for travellers combining Morocco with Spain, since ferry links run across the strait. The city has a layered history and a busy port, so it feels more urban than the coastal resorts. Winter rain is more likely here than further south, and we advise checking forecasts before planning beach time. It suits a short city-focused stay in December.
• Asilah: Asilah is a small whitewashed fortified town on the Atlantic coast, a short hop from the northern port city, and it tends to stay mild through December with fewer visitors than the imperial cities. Its colourful medina and street murals are best explored on foot, and the compact layout keeps walking distances short. The town is considerably calmer than the busier southern coastal resorts, so restaurants and cafes close earlier and options are more limited. It is the kind of calm, mild base with a clear sense of place that travellers seeking a Morocco Last Minute Holidays break often prefer over resort facilities.
• Oualidia: Oualidia is a small lagoon town on the Atlantic coast near El Jadida, known for its oysters and calm, sheltered waters. Its lagoon setting gives it a gentler feel than open-coast resorts, and the surrounding coast tends to stay mild in winter. The town has few large hotels, so accommodation is smaller and more characterful but less extensive than at the busier southern resort on the same coastline. It works well as a quiet seafood stop on a longer coastal itinerary, and we suggest it for travellers who value calm over nightlife, the same brief our Morocco Luxury Holidays deals are built around.