Best Time to Visit Northern Africa

Also known as: North Africa

Northern Africa spans the Maghreb countries along the Mediterranean coast and extends east through Egypt to the Red Sea. Coastal cities stay mild through winter, but inland temperatures can swing from scorching summer heat above 40C to surprisingly cold desert nights in January. You will want to time your trip carefully. The shoulder months of March to May and September to November tend to give you the best balance of comfortable weather and manageable crowds.

Each destination shows its highest-rated month overall. Select a destination to find the best month for you. Choose your preferences across budget, weather, and activities to see how each month scores.

Egypt

The Nile River stretches 900 kilometers through Egypt from Aswan to Cairo, and this single ribbon of water concentrates nearly the entire population…

Best overall month: March

Morocco

The country straddles three distinct climate zones within a day's drive: snow-topped Atlas peaks, Saharan dunes, and Atlantic surf breaks. Most…

Best overall month: October