November
A busy time in Marrakesh and further south, with more people heading to the desert or
trekking nearby. Birdwatchers stalk out wetlands and Mauritania-bound overlanders roll
through.
HARVESTS
Around the Immouzzer des Ida Outanane waterfalls in the High Atlas foothills, villagers climb
into the trees to shake olives from the branches. In Taliouine, a festival celebrates the saffron
harvest, and you can see locals picking the flowers ( Click here ).
December
The country is busy at the end of the month with Christmas holidaymakers. Snow
closes High Atlas passes, but the white blanket is good news for skiers.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Marrakesh event lives up to its name, with stars from Hollywood to Bolly-wood jetting in to
walk the red carpet. The week culminates in wildly eclectic awards shows – recent honourees
include Ben Kingsley and Harvey Keitel ( Click here ).