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Morocco vs Japan: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Morocco and Japan? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Morocco

Africa

Cities, desert, and Atlas mountains.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, May, October, November

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Japan

Asia

Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, September, October

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthMoroccoJapanWinner
JanuaryshouldergoodJapan 🇯🇵
Februarygoodgoodtie
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
MaybestgoodMorocco 🇲🇦
Juneshouldershouldertie
Julyoff-seasonshoulderJapan 🇯🇵
Augustoff-seasongoodJapan 🇯🇵
SeptembergoodbestJapan 🇯🇵
Octoberbestbesttie
NovemberbestgoodMorocco 🇲🇦
DecembershouldergoodJapan 🇯🇵

Pick Morocco 🇲🇦 if you're going in…

May, November

Ramadan affects opening hours and restaurants — check dates before booking.

Pick Japan 🇯🇵 if you're going in…

January, July, August, September, December

Book sakura-week accommodation in Kyoto 6+ months ahead — and budget for ~2x normal rates. If you miss the cherry blossom window, head to Hokkaido in early May where the sakura peaks 4–5 weeks later.

Months where both are equally good: February, March, April, June, October.