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The essentials in three lines

  • On the coast, from November to February, afternoons hover around 21 to 24 °C and nights drop to around 8 to 13 °C: light clothes for the day, a jumper and a windbreaker for the evening.
  • In the mountains, at Imouzzer, Tafraoute or Ouarzazate, afternoons are 2 to 5 °C cooler and nights are much colder: fleece, warm jacket and closed shoes.
  • On you and in your day bag: driving licence and passport, phone and charger, water, sunglasses, a little cash. And modest clothing for villages, souks and Ramadan, expected according to the calendar around 8 or 9 February 2027.

You are heading to Agadir between November and February, and the weather app shows 22 °C and sunshine. Then comes the first evening outdoors, or the 8 am departure for Imouzzer, and a T-shirt is no longer enough. A winter suitcase for Agadir is packed in layers: the beach, the evening, the mountains. Here is what to bring.

On the coast: mild days, cool evenings

The 1991-2020 normals for the Agadir-Inezgane station, compiled for the World Meteorological Organization and published by the US agency NOAA, give afternoons of 24.1 °C in November, 22.1 °C in December, 21.2 °C in January and 22 °C in February. Nights are cooler than you might think: 12.9 °C in November, 10.1 °C in December and 8.4 °C in January. And the chill sets in early: according to Open-Meteo, the sun sets at around 5.40 pm, Moroccan time (GMT), from mid-November to mid-December.

For your suitcase: T-shirts and light shirts, long trousers, a jumper or fleece for the evening. Add a light, waterproof windbreaker: it works against the sea breeze as well as a shower. According to Open-Meteo records for 2016-2025, strong gusts blow on one day in three or more from November to January, and on more than one day in two in February. The Agadir station also records about three days of rain a month in winter: not much, but a folding umbrella takes up no room.

The beach in winter: yes to the swimsuit, but the water is cool

Your swimsuit has its place in the suitcase. According to Open-Meteo marine data from 2023 to 2026, the sea off Agadir is around 20 °C in November, then 17.5 to 18 °C from December to February. If you swim, be careful. France Diplomatie points out that the vast majority of Moroccan beaches are unsupervised and that currents can be strong, even on supervised beaches.

Bring a towel, and shake off the sand before getting back in the car. Coming to surf? Read our article on roof bars and surfboards.

For the mountains: one more layer, maybe two

Several classic outings from Agadir climb to altitude. Imouzzer, in the hinterland, is at almost 1,200 m, about 60 km away: allow 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30. Tafraoute, in the Anti-Atlas, is at around 1,000 m, about 160 km away: allow 3 hrs. Ouarzazate, further east, is at over 1,100 m, about 340 km away: allow 6 hrs (times recorded on 04.10.2026, excluding breaks). Up there, afternoons are 2 to 5 °C cooler than on the coast depending on the month, and nights are noticeably colder.

In Ouarzazate, the station's 1991-2020 normals give an average January minimum of 1.8 °C and about eight nights below zero. In Imouzzer and Tafraoute, Open-Meteo records give January nights of around 5 to 7 °C, with rare dips below zero in ten winters. For the day, a fleece and windbreaker are enough; for a night in Ouarzazate, add a warm jacket, a hat and light gloves. Before heading up, check the forecasts from the Directorate General of Meteorology, and keep the fleece inside the car.

Where you are going Altitude January: afternoon / night Road from Agadir Add to your bag
Agadir and the coast Sea level 21 °C / 8 °C On site Jumper and windbreaker for the evening
Imouzzer Almost 1,200 m 17 °C / 6 °C About 60 km, 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30 Fleece, walking shoes
Tafraoute Around 1,000 m 18 °C / 7 °C About 160 km, 3 hrs Fleece, jacket for late afternoon
Ouarzazate Over 1,100 m 17 °C / 2 °C, frost possible About 340 km, 6 hrs Warm jacket, hat, light gloves

These are rounded averages: any given winter can be milder or colder.

Modest clothing for villages, souks and Ramadan

In villages and souks, simple, modest clothing is the most suitable: shoulders covered, long trousers or loose-fitting clothes. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends dress that respects local customs, and that is modest particularly during Ramadan. It is also the most practical: it protects you from the midday sun and the evening chill.

According to the calendar, Ramadan should begin around 8 or 9 February 2027, a date to be confirmed by the sighting of the crescent moon. It then moves forward by 10 to 11 days each year. During this month, keep water and snacks in the car, and during the day, eat and drink discreetly in public, out of respect for those who are fasting.

Shoes and day bag: what stays in the car

Two pairs are enough on top of the ones you are wearing: closed walking shoes and sandals. Walking shoes come in handy as soon as you leave the car: a path to a waterfall, sloping alleys, stony ground. Our rental conditions prohibit unpaved tracks, except for vehicles expressly suited to them: the car stays on tarmac, and you continue on foot.

The day bag travels inside the car: water, sunglasses, a cap and sun cream. In winter, the midday UV index in Agadir is around 4 to 6 according to Open-Meteo records, and the World Health Organization recommends protecting yourself from index 3 upwards. Add a little cash in dirhams for small purchases: a tea, some fruit, something from a cooperative.

Passport, licence and phone: in your hand luggage

Your passport and original driving licence travel with you, in your hand luggage. If your checked suitcase arrives late, you still need to be able to collect the car. To confirm the booking, we ask in advance for a copy of your passport, both sides of your licence and your flight number; the originals stay with you throughout your stay. France Diplomatie points out that a valid foreign licence allows you to drive in Morocco for a maximum of one year from the start of your stay. The full list is in our article on the documents needed to hire a car in Morocco.

Your phone doubles as a GPS: bring the cable, a charged power bank and a holder. In the mountains, signal can drop out: download the map before you set off (see our article GPS and mobile network in Morocco). With a young child, you can leave the car seat at home: we offer a baby or child car seat as an option, at 10 € for the whole rental, to be mentioned in your booking request. On departure day, we advise returning the car 2 hours before your flight: finish packing the night before.

Frequently asked questions

What clothes should I take to Agadir in winter?

Light clothes for the afternoons, around 21 to 24 °C, a jumper for the evening, around 8 to 13 °C, and a waterproof windbreaker. For the mountains, an extra warm layer.

Can you swim in Agadir in winter?

Yes, but the water is cool: around 17.5 to 18 °C from December to February. In Morocco, the vast majority of beaches are unsupervised: swim with care.

What should I wear during Ramadan?

Modest, covering clothes: shoulders covered, long trousers or loose-fitting clothes. During the day, eat and drink discreetly in public, out of respect for those who are fasting.

Sources

Written by the Carsalis team, in Agadir. We have been hiring out cars from our office at 4 Bis rue Moulay Driss since 2008. What you are reading here comes from our own rental conditions and from what our customers ask us every week on WhatsApp.

A question about your rental in Agadir? Write to us on WhatsApp at +212 648 291 116, or use our booking request. We usually reply within the minute, and we tell you straight whether the car is free or not.

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