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A month or a winter in Morocco

For remote workers, retirees escaping winter and anyone who wants to stay put for weeks. The short answer: the Atlantic coast around Agadir has mild, sunny winters, Essaouira and Taghazout suit slow weeks by the sea, and most visitors can stay 90 days without a visa.

The 90-day rule

Visitors from many countries can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. To stay longer, you must request an extension at a Moroccan police station before your 90 days are up. Make sure your passport is stamped when you arrive; some travellers without the stamp have had trouble leaving.

The UK advice also asks for a passport valid at least three months after your arrival date. Rules depend on your nationality, so check yours on the official page: GOV.UK entry requirements (checked 2026-11-14), or with a Moroccan consulate. We give no advice on edge cases; ask the consulate.

Winter sun on the coast

PlaceJanuary average highJanuary average lowWhat it is like
Agadir21.2 °C8.4 °CAbout 235 hours of sun in January; a long beach, a full city
Essaouira18.4 °Cno dataA walled UNESCO medina, steady trade winds
Taghazoutno datano dataSurf village 19 km north of Agadir; main surf season October to April

Agadir's numbers are 1991–2020 averages for the Agadir/Inezgane station. December and February are similar, at about 22 °C by day and 10 °C at night. Nights are cool, so bring a jumper and check your rental has hot water and some heating.

A shape for a long stay

Marrakech → Essaouira → Taghazout → Agadir · 60

Arrive through Marrakech, settle on the coast, and keep the 90-day limit in your calendar.

  1. Week 1Marrakech or Agadir to land, sort a SIM and cash.
  2. Weeks 2–5Essaouira. Rent an apartment in or near the medina; work mornings, walk the ramparts and the beach.
  3. Weeks 6–9Taghazout or Tamraght. Coworking, surf lessons, the beach.
  4. Before day 90Leave Morocco, or request an extension at a police station in time.

What a month costs

  • 1-bedroom apartment, Agadir centre, per month5 043 MADNumbeo, Nov 2026
  • 1-bedroom apartment, outside Agadir centre, per month2 415 MADNumbeo, Nov 2026
  • 1-bedroom apartment, Essaouira, per month3 250–3 750 MADNumbeo, Oct 2026, few contributors
  • Home internet, 60 Mbps or more, per month288 MADNumbeo, Agadir and Essaouira
  • Mobile plan with 10 GB+ data, per month170 MADNumbeo, Agadir
  • Utilities for an 85 m² flat, per month232 MADNumbeo, Agadir
  • Gym membership, per month275 MADNumbeo, Agadir
  • Meal at an inexpensive restaurant48–50 MADNumbeo

Internet and coworking

Morocco's three operators, Maroc Telecom, inwi and Orange, launched 5G in November 2025, first in big cities and tourist zones, with nationwide coverage planned for 2026. Home broadband of 60 Mbps or more costs about 288 dirhams a month in Agadir and Essaouira.

Taghazout has coworking spaces made for surfers who work, such as SunDesk on Rue Tasga Oudrar, with desks, meeting rooms, terraces and coliving rooms. Prices change by season, so ask them directly.

What long-stayers ask

How long can I stay in Morocco without a visa?

Up to 90 days for tourism for many nationalities. Check your country on our visa page and the official sources it links.

Can I extend my stay beyond 90 days?

You can request an extension at a Moroccan police station before the 90 days end. It is not automatic; ask early.

Does Morocco have a digital nomad visa?

We found no official digital nomad visa. Most remote workers stay on the 90-day visitor entry; check with a Moroccan consulate before you plan to work from there.

Where is the best winter weather?

Agadir averages about 21 °C by day in January with plenty of sun. Essaouira is cooler, about 18 °C, and windy.

How much is rent for a month?

Numbeo puts a 1-bedroom flat at about 2,400 dirhams a month outside Agadir's centre and 5,000 in the centre, and about 3,250 to 3,750 in Essaouira.

Is the internet good enough for video calls?

Home broadband of 60 Mbps or more is widely sold, and 5G arrived in big cities in late 2025. Test the connection before you sign for a month.

Taghazout, Essaouira or Agadir?

Taghazout for surf and coworking in a village, Essaouira for an old town with character, Agadir for a full city with services and the warmest winter.

Is there coworking?

Yes in Taghazout, such as SunDesk. Ask about monthly rates directly.

Cities for a long stay

EssaouiraWalled town on the AtlanticAgadir and TaghazoutWinter sun, surf and coworkingMarrakechArrival city and weekend trips

Next step

Visa checkYour passport and the 90-day ruleMoney and SIMBanks, cards and mobile dataTaghazout or Bali?Two surf-and-work basesAgadir or the Canaries?Winter sun compared
Sources · checked 2026-11-14
  1. GOV.UK: Morocco entry requirements (checked 2026-11-14)
  2. Wikipedia: Agadir (climate, 1991–2020 normals)
  3. Wikipedia: Essaouira (climate, UNESCO)
  4. Numbeo: Cost of living in Agadir (Nov 2026)
  5. Numbeo: Cost of living in Essaouira (Oct 2026)
  6. North Africa Post: Moroccan operators launch 5G (Nov 2025)
  7. One Coworking: SunDesk Taghazout
  8. Lonely Planet: The ultimate weekend in Taghazout (Jan 2026)

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