What wetsuit do you need in Morocco?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 15 coastal cities in Morocco.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 17.0°C Mar | 22.9°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Rabat | 17.0°C Mar | 23.1°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Tangier | 16.2°C Mar | 22.3°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Agadir | 17.1°C Mar | 20.5°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Kenitra | 16.9°C Mar | 22.8°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Al Hoceïma | 16.0°C Feb | 24.6°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Safi | 16.9°C Mar | 20.1°C Oct | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Mohammedia | 17.1°C Mar | 23.3°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| El Jadida | 17.3°C Mar | 22.5°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Larache | 16.6°C Mar | 22.4°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Essaouira | 16.9°C Mar | 19.6°C Sep | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Mdiq | 16.1°C Mar | 23.5°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Asilah | 16.6°C Mar | 22.4°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Kariat Arkmane | 16.0°C Feb | 25.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Tarfaya | 18.0°C Feb | 21.3°C Oct | nothing, or a rash vest |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Morocco →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from