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Best Time to Visit Marrakesh

Morocco · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Midday summer heat in July-August routinely tops 100-105F, so treat those months as sunrise-and-sunset only. Ramadan (about Feb 18-Mar 19 in 2026) slows the city and shutters many daytime eateries, so plan meals and pace accordingly, and book riads months ahead for spring.
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Flights from the US
🟢 Non-stop options
Great for
couples · families with kids · adult group · female solo traveler
Seasons at a glance
MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember JanuaryFebruaryJuneSeptemberDecember JulyAugust

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Marrakesh month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 43–66°F 7h Low (25mm) Shoulder Crisp sunny days, cold desert nights, and snow-dusted Atlas peaks on the horizon.
February 46–69°F 7h Low (26mm) Shoulder Mild, blossoming and quiet, with the last of the Atlas ski season up high.
March 51–75°F 8h Low (35mm) Peak Prime spring warmth and clear skies make March the sweet spot for the medina.
April 54–78°F 9h Low (26mm) Peak Warm, golden and blooming, the classic month to roam gardens and rooftops.
May 59–85°F 10h Minimal (11mm) Peak Hot, dry and vibrant before the summer furnace, with long luminous evenings.
June 64–93°F 11h Minimal (3mm) Shoulder Serious heat sets in, best paced around pools, courtyards and shady souks.
July 69–100°F 11h Minimal (2mm) Off-Peak Furnace heat by day; the medina only truly comes alive after sundown.
August 70–99°F 10h Minimal (5mm) Off-Peak Peak summer scorch, a month for shade, pools and mountain escapes.
September 66–91°F 9h Minimal (15mm) Shoulder Heat eases into warm golden afternoons as the autumn season reopens.
October 60–83°F 8h Minimal (19mm) Peak Warm days, soft light and comfortable nights bring back the autumn crowds.
November 51–74°F 7h Low (30mm) Peak Crisp, sunny and uncrowded, ideal for medina wandering and mountain views.
December 45–68°F 7h Low (24mm) Shoulder Cool sunny days and festive riads, with fresh snow on the Atlas peaks.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Marrakesh, month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryShoulder43–66°F
  • Wander Jemaa el-Fnaa square at dusk
  • Ski or sledge at Oukaimeden in the High Atlas
  • Tour the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
  • Warm up in a traditional hammam
  • Day trip to the snow-capped Ourika Valley
FebruaryShoulder46–69°F
  • Explore the Majorelle Garden and YSL Museum
  • Ski the tail end of the Oukaimeden season
  • Get lost in the medina souks
  • Visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa
  • Sip mint tea on a rooftop over the Koutoubia
MarchPeak51–75°F
  • Trek to Imlil and the Toubkal foothills
  • Photograph the Menara Gardens and pool
  • Cook in a Moroccan tagine class
  • Hike waterfalls in the Ourika Valley
  • Explore El Badi Palace ruins
AprilPeak54–78°F
  • Ride a camel through the Palmeraie
  • Overnight in an Agafay Desert luxury camp
  • Day trip to breezy coastal Essaouira
  • Browse the tanneries and dyers souks
  • Sunset hot-air balloon over the palm groves
MayPeak59–85°F
  • Early-morning hike in the High Atlas
  • Explore the restored Dar el Bacha museum
  • Quad-bike the Agafay stone desert
  • Visit Le Jardin Secret in the medina
  • Sunset drinks above Jemaa el-Fnaa
JuneShoulder64–93°F
  • Cool off in a riad plunge pool
  • Shop the souks in the early morning
  • Escape to coastal Essaouira for the breeze
  • Tour the Marrakech Museum in Dar Menebhi
  • Evening food crawl at Jemaa el-Fnaa stalls
JulyOff-Peak69–100°F
  • Catch the Marrakech Popular Arts Festival
  • Retreat to the Atlas Mountains to beat the heat
  • Lounge poolside at an Agafay day resort
  • Late-night stroll through lantern-lit souks
  • Air-conditioned museum-hopping in the medina
AugustOff-Peak70–99°F
  • Trek and picnic in the cooler High Atlas
  • Swim in the Ourika Valley river pools
  • Visit the Musee Yves Saint Laurent
  • Beat the heat on the Essaouira coast
  • Evening tagine on a breezy rooftop
SeptemberShoulder66–91°F
  • Resume High Atlas day hikes to Imlil
  • Explore the Saadian Tombs and Kasbah
  • Camel trek and dinner in the Agafay Desert
  • Wander the Mellah and spice markets
  • Sunset from a Koutoubia-view rooftop
OctoberPeak60–83°F
  • Hike Setti Fatma waterfalls in Ourika
  • Tour the Bahia and El Badi palaces
  • Balloon flight over the Agafay at dawn
  • Full-day souk and medina photo walk
  • Day trip to Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
NovemberPeak51–74°F
  • Time a visit with the Marrakech Film Festival
  • Trek in the High Atlas before winter snows
  • Explore Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle
  • Overnight in the Agafay Desert
  • Leisurely tagine class and souk stroll
DecemberShoulder45–68°F
  • Ring in New Year on a medina rooftop
  • See snow on the High Atlas from the Palmeraie
  • Warm up in a hammam and spa ritual
  • Browse the souks for winter bargains
  • Day trip to the Ourika Valley and Berber villages
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