Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco? If you're planning to go to Aït-Benhaddou, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Aït-Benhaddou
- Important essentials for Aït-Benhaddou
- Activities for Aït-Benhaddou
- Aït-Benhaddou in January: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in February: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in March: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in April: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in May: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in June: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in July: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in August: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in September: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in October: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in November: weather and what to pack
- Aït-Benhaddou in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco
Based on the climate and weather in Aït-Benhaddou, the best time to go is May. See below for details.
Important essentials for Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Aït-Benhaddou, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great kit.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and E. This one should work in most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Emergency phone
For this area, we suggest a good satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phoneHowever, in cities, a SIM card that works in Aït-Benhaddou may be sufficient. A good global SIM card is this one, but check the details before buying.
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Airplane or car necessities
What to wear/what to pack for Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Aït-Benhaddou is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light gloves or mittens
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Jacket or coat
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Extra socks
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Warm pants or jeans
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Fleece
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Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this
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Standard footwear
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Waterproof snow boots
In addition to regular shoes, you should bring snow boots. For visiting Aït-Benhaddou, we suggest these boots:
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Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
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A umbrella
This is vital here. This one is a perfect option.
February
If you visit Aït-Benhaddou during February, you may find that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
March
March in Aït-Benhaddou is warm and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Extra socks
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Sandals
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light skirts
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Bug repellent
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sunscreen lotion
April
April in Aït-Benhaddou is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sandals
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Extra socks
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Light skirts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
May
Traveling to Aït-Benhaddou in May, you will notice that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Bug repellent
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Skirts
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Waterproof sandals
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Loose-fit shorts
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
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Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also removes harmful contaminants:
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
June
If you are traveling to Aït-Benhaddou in June, you will notice that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (mid 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light linen shorts
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Sunglasses
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Insulated water bottle
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Waterproof sandals
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to help you stay cool and can provide UV protection.
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to help you stay cool:
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Thin short sleeve shirts
It's important pack extra, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
Bug bite relief
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Protecting pants/skirts
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Bug repellent
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Skirts
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Personal cooling fan
July
July for Aït-Benhaddou is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Thin tank or crop tops
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100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Sarong
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Sun protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
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Light skirts
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Insulated water bottle
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
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Insects may be an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
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Personal cooling fan
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Waterproof sandals
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
August
If you are traveling to Aït-Benhaddou in August, you will notice that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
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100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Waterproof sandals
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Light skirts
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
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Protecting pants
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Insulated water bottle
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Bugs have been an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
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Thin tank or crop tops
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Sarong
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Personal cooling fan
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
September
If you visit Aït-Benhaddou during September, you may notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
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Skirts
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Bug repellent
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Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also cleans contaminants:
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Loose-fit shorts
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Waterproof sandals
October
If you go to Aït-Benhaddou in October, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Extra socks
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Sandals
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Light skirts
November
If you vacation in Aït-Benhaddou during November, you are likely to notice that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Bug repellent
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Light skirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sandals
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sunscreen lotion
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Extra socks
Activities for Aït-Benhaddou, Morocco
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Aït-Benhaddou.
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