Essaouira in July

April through June gives you perfect weather - warm days around 22°C, cool nights, and those famous trade winds feel refreshing instead of brutal. September through November works just as well, with October being the sweet spot when the summer crowds thin out but temperatures stay pleasant. July and August bring European holiday crowds and stronger winds that can sandblast your face on the beach. December through March sees rain and temperatures that dip to 12°C at night. Locals bundle up in heavy coats while tourists wander around in t-shirts wondering why they're cold. The Gnawa World Music Festival in late June draws massive crowds and books up accommodations months ahead. But if you love music, it's worth the chaos - where else can you hear master musicians jam until sunrise inside ancient fortress walls?