When to go to Marrakech?
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When to go to Marrakech?

Published on 10 May 2026

When to visit Marrakech: avoid the July/August heat and the January cold.

In a nutshell

  • March-May and Oct-Nov = ideal (20-28°C)
  • June-August = hot (35-42°C, dry)
  • December-February = cold at night (5-15°C)

Month by month

  • January: 5-18°C, cool ⭐⭐⭐
  • February: 7-20°C, mild ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • March: 10-23°C, perfect ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • April-May: 12-28°C, ideal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • June-August: 25-42°C, too hot ⭐⭐
  • September: 18-32°C, cooling off again ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • October-November: 13-28°C, ideal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • December: 7-20°C, cool ⭐⭐⭐

Events

  • Film Festival: December
  • Marrakech Marathon: January
  • Rose Festival (Kelaat M'Gouna): May
  • Ramadan 2026: March-April

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