Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in April
What April is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Comfortable warmth and gardens in bloom; Easter and spring holidays make it one of the busiest and priciest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (23°C (73°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:03
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:00
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny and green, with gardens in bloom and snow still on the Atlas peaks; the busiest and priciest season, especially around Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Easter holidays bring a peak of European visitors (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
.jpg){kind=link}
Museum · Medina
Dar Si Said
A 19th-century palace built for the brother of the grand vizier Ba Ahmed, Dar Si Said now houses the national museum of weaving and carpets, with rugs and textiles from Morocco's regions displayed around painted courtyards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Medina
Hammam experience
For a first visit choose a spa or riad hammam with the scrub included; for a public one, bring flip-flops, a towel and a change of underwear.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Rainy day
Museum · Medina
Marrakech Museum
Housed in the 19th-century Dar Menebhi palace beside the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Marrakech Museum shows Moroccan art and crafts around a vast tiled central courtyard hung with an enormous brass chandelier.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Palace · Kasbah
El Badi Palace
Climb to the corner terraces for views over the medina and, on clear winter days, the snowy Atlas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Marrakech?
One of the best months to visit Marrakech, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
Marrakech in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Comfortable warmth and gardens in bloom; Easter and spring holidays make it one of the busiest and priciest months.
+How warm is Marrakech in April?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.