Morocco
Things to do in Marrakech
Hot air balloon rides, day trips and cooking classes and more, with the best month for each. Marrakech is most comfortable for sightseeing in November to April.
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Popular tours in Marrakech
Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in MarrakechFrom $54View 
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Marrakech month by month
Marrakech weather by month
Averages for Marrakesh, Morocco, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 74 (24) | 78 (26) | 85 (29) | 92 (34) | 100 (38) | 99 (37) | 91 (33) | 83 (29) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 51 (10) | 54 (12) | 59 (15) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 65 (19) | 60 (16) | 51 (11) | 45 (7) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:51 pm | 6:18 pm | 7:40 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:21 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:16 pm | 7:39 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:33 pm | 6:30 pm |
Day trips from Marrakech
- Amizmiz 32 mi
- A Berber market town at the foot of the High Atlas.
- Asni 26 mi
- A Berber village with a Saturday market on the road to the High Atlas.
- Oukaimeden 30 mi
- A high Atlas ski area and summer hiking base.
- Ourika Valley 20 mi
- A green valley of riverside cafés and waterfalls.
- Setti Fatma 34 mi
- A village at the end of the Ourika Valley with a trail to seven waterfalls.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
For walking around and sightseeing, November to April. July is the warmest month at about 100°F (38°C), and January the coolest at about 66°F (19°C).
What is the rainiest month in Marrakech?
March, with about 5 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.