Spring (March–May) is the ideal time to visit Skoura. The roses are in bloom across the Draa Valley — the valley is one of Morocco's main sources of rose essential oil, and the harvest in May fills the air — the temperatures are mild, and the light in the palm grove in the morning and late afternoon is exceptional.
Autumn (September–November) is the second-best season: comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than spring. The date harvest happens in October and fresh dates from roadside stalls are excellent.
Summer is harsh — temperatures regularly exceed 40°C in the Draa Valley, and walking in the grove at midday is genuinely unpleasant. Winter nights can be surprisingly cold at this altitude (just over 1,000 metres), though days are often sunny and comfortable.