Rabat in November

November sees the capital ease toward winter. Daytime highs around 21°C stay mild and comfortable for sightseeing, but the Atlantic's wet season begins to return, bringing more frequent showers and greyer spells between the bright days. Evenings turn cooler, so a jacket comes back, yet the maritime climate keeps Rabat gentle compared with the cold inland cities, and the monuments and gardens remain enjoyable on the many fine days.

It is a good month for the cultural, sheltered side of the city. The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Kasbah des Oudayas, the Chellah and the long medina to the sea all reward a visit, and the lighter crowds make for an unhurried experience. Plan flexibly around the weather — a wet morning often gives way to a bright, breezy afternoon along the riverfront — and keep a rain layer handy throughout.

With easing crowds and softening prices, November is a relaxed, value-led time to explore Morocco's capital, especially if you build in indoor options for the wetter days. It pairs well with Casablanca down the coast and with the imperial inland of Meknes and Volubilis, making a comfortable, low-season cultural circuit before the deeper rains and cooler nights of midwinter arrive.