Trekking in Morocco in September: Best Month for Toubkal & M'Goun
September is one of the best months to trek in Morocco: crystal-clear skies on Toubkal, the end of the M'Goun grazing season, quieter Rif trails. Local agencies, book direct, 0% commission.
- Trips
- 23
- Length
- 2 to 10 days
- Max. altitude
- 4,141 m
Where September works, and where it doesn't
The full guide: when to go- ToubkalIdealThe air cools, storms thin out and visibility is at its best. The finest month of the year.10 treks this month
- M'GounIdealEnd of the grazing season, superb light and perfect temperatures. Our favourite month on this massif.10 treks this month
- RifIdealThe heat drops, the light softens and the trails empty out. Excellent.No treks this month
- SaharaPossible with careThe heat slowly recedes; workable late in the month with short stages.1 trek this month
- Anti-AtlasPossible with careStill hot, especially in the first fortnight; the end of the month becomes workable again.No treks this month
23 treks for September
September, in practice.
September is our favourite month for the High Atlas. On Toubkal, the air cools, storms become rarer and visibility is at its best: it's the best month of the year for the summit. In the M'Goun, the end of the summer grazing season brings beautiful light and perfect temperatures for traverses.
The Rif is excellent again: the heat eases, the light softens and the trails empty. The desert only reopens gradually: a Sahara trek is possible at the end of the month, with short stages. The Anti-Atlas stays hot in the first half of the month and only becomes walkable towards the end.
To avoid the crowds, September is quieter than August. To combine mountains and desert, October is better for the Sahara. Nothing fits your dates? Tell us about your trip and a local agency will reply directly.
Asked before every September departure.
Can you do a desert trek in September?
Only at the end of the month, and with care: the heat recedes slowly and afternoons are still hot. Agencies then shorten the stages, walking early in the morning and late in the day. For a truly comfortable desert trek, October and November are safer.
Is Toubkal quieter in September than in August?
Yes, noticeably, once the summer holidays are over. Weekends can still be busy on the standard route from Imlil, though. For more peace, go midweek or choose a multi-day trek that reaches the summit through the quieter valleys.
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