Imilchil Climate & Weather

Imilchil is located in inland Morocco, more than a mile above sea level. It is a central village in an area of small villages, in the Errachidia region. The town is located between two lakes, Isli and Tislit.

Since it is located in a desert region, Imilchil only has two real seasons: warm and cool. The cool season lasts from November through April and the warm from May to October.

During the day in the cool season, temperatures vary from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 15 degrees Celsius). During the warmer months, temperatures rarely drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius), and they can soar as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.5 degrees Celsius), especially during July, the warmest month. Once the sun goes down, desert winds and Imilchil's altitude work together to make it feel much colder than it is, so a sweater or coat is recommended whenever you visit the region.

Because of its location in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Imilchil gets its fair share of rain. During the warmer months, especially from April to November, rain is fairly scarce, with less than an inch a month at times. However, during the cooler months, especially February and March, rainfall can accumulate to as much as a foot in a month. The rain typically falls quickly and heavily, washing away into the lower elevations in the region. Snow is not unheard of in the coolest months, but it does not stick around very long once the sun comes out.

The area around Imilchil is dry and dusty, but not barren. Many animals live in this mountainous region, and small, scrubby plants are common. The location is high enough that while the surrounding area is desert-like, it is not sandy and uncomfortable. While the weather can grow very warm, shelter is not as difficult to come by as on the sand dunes of the lower country.