Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in August
What August is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 37°C (99°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The heat continues, though Moroccan and European holidays keep the city busy; mountain trips to Imlil bring relief.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 37°C (99°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 37°C (99°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (37°C (99°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:16
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot and dry, with highs often near or above 40°C; pools and early starts are essential, and prices drop.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Plains outside Marrakech
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Sunrise balloon flights lift off from the plains outside the city and drift over villages, palm groves and fields, with the High Atlas on the horizon.
- Time needed
- Half a day including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Museum · Gueliz
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
Buy a combined ticket with Jardin Majorelle and see the museum first while the garden is at its busiest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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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
What to pack
For highs near 37°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Marrakech?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Marrakech in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The heat continues, though Moroccan and European holidays keep the city busy; mountain trips to Imlil bring relief.
+How warm is Marrakech in August?
Average highs are around 37°C (99°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.