Holidays in Morocco in January. What to do in the eastern country in the winter?

In Africa, winter is not as hot as it can beseem to an inexperienced traveler, so a trip to Morocco in January should be planned well in advance. This country welcomes guests at any time of the year, but to relax on the beach, when there is a blizzard at home, it is unlikely to happen. It can not be said that in the winter months in Morocco it's cold, but it's not too hot either. In the daytime, the air warms up to +15 ... +20 ° С, and at night it goes down to +5 ... + 8 ° С. The Atlantic Ocean does not spoil it with warm water, and in winter it can only warm up to 15 ° C in the most serene days.

Morocco is open to all winds in January, whichblow the country from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The main element of clothing is the windbreaker, which our tourists wear even on warm days. It saves from a low temperature and a gusty wind. If you walk through the cities, it is warmer in Agadir and Marrakech, and colder in Casablanca and Fez. The slopes of the Atlas mountains in Morocco in January are slowly but surely covered with a stable snow cover. At the tops of the subzero temperature, so the snow does not melt.

It rains periodically. Most of the precipitation falls in December, but in January there are no more than 8 rainy days per month. On the border with Western Sahara you can observe the fog, as in this territory the cold air masses of the Atlantic are mixed with the warm air of the desert. Despite the changing and not too warm weather, rest in Morocco in January can be very interesting and exciting, because it is not necessary to lie on the beach all day and swim in the sea.

This beautiful eastern country isThis treasury of architecture, which is the result of a mixture of styles of different peoples. Ruins of ancient cities, palaces, mosques, fortresses - all this appears before your eyes, like a mirage in the desert. Together with the architectural sightseeing in Morocco in January, you can study local cuisine and discover many delicious and unusual dishes. Women will certainly like to bypass local shops, boutiques and oriental bazaars, where, it seems, you can buy anything your heart desires.

Of course, an African country is not suitable forskiing, but still in Morocco you can find snow and ski. The slopes of the Atlas Mountains are waiting for all tourists who prefer active recreation. In January, surfers come to the Atlantic Ocean, the water is cold, but the winds contribute to the formation of strong waves, and these are ideal conditions for athletes. To find out better the country, it is worth to visit the excursions, wander through the narrow streets, visit the stables to admire the Arabian horses.

Tours in Morocco in January are much cheaper than inother, warmer months. Especially noticeably, prices drop after the New Year holidays, so if you go on vacation in the second half of the month, you will not have to overpay for a ticket. In addition, in January you can get to the holidays: Day of the Manifesto of Independence, Berber New Year, International Marathon.