Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Merzouga in November
Merzouga cools off: highs slip to 72°F (22°C), from 85°F in October, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 44%
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs settle around 72°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 31%.
Plan around November
November is one of Merzouga's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: December highs fall to 64°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: November – April.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort improves from 87/100 in October to 100/100.
- Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Merzouga in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi
Slide down the high dunes on boards rented from auberges.
Why now November scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Erg Chebbi
Sand sea with dunes up to 150 m, reached by camel or 4x4 from Merzouga.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best sunset & sunrise, Oct–Apr.
Khamlia village
Village of Gnawa families descended from West Africans; music sessions over tea.
Ksar Abbar
Fortified mud-brick ksar near Rissani, once a palace for the Alaouite royal family.
Dayet Srji
Seasonal lake near the dunes that draws flamingos after wet winters.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 0.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in November
- Fes in November~211 mi · highs 69°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Marrakech in November~237 mi · highs 73°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Merzouga in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Merzouga?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Merzouga in November?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Merzouga in November?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 3.3 in (85 mm).
What should I pack for Merzouga in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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