Local dye pits and tanneryThe city of Meknès (population 680,000) resides in plentiful agricultural plains at the base of the Middle Atlas Mountains. As a whole, Morocco has the most diverse geographic landscape in North Africa. Beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, and seemly endless desert will provide visitors with a varied array of surroundings and activities.

The climate of Morocco greatly mirrors the geographic diversity that spans the country. Meknès resides in the North Central region at 1,890 feet, and the climate is largely determined by the towering Middle Atlas Mountains that shadow the city. Rainfall in the country is at its highest in this region, yet summer months are almost dry.

Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Meknès:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	59	61	65	68	74	82	90	90	85	76	66	60
Lows	41	43	45	47	52	58	63	64	61	55	48	42
Avg. Rainfall	3.5	3.3	3.1	2.9	1.7	0.5	0.1	0.1	0.6	1.9	3.1	3.2