Season guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
The heat eases through September, and October and November bring warm, settled days ideal for the medina and day trips. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 9 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 4 | 10.5 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 33 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Marrakech International Film Festival (usually late November to early December)
Make the most of the weather
Gallery · Medina
Maison de la Photographie
In a restored house near the Ben Youssef Madrasa, this gallery shows photographs of Moroccan life from the 1870s to the 1950s, including early images of the Atlas and the south, and has a rooftop café looking over the medina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Avenue Mohammed V
Cyber Park
Use it as a shady rest stop on the walk between the Koutoubia and Gueliz.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
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
Garden · Gueliz
Jardin Majorelle
Book the first slot of the day and pair it with the YSL Museum a few steps away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Art
- Nature
Palace · Kasbah
El Badi Palace
Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur's 16th-century palace was stripped of its marble and gold a century later, leaving vast ruined walls, sunken gardens and pools where storks nest on the ramparts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Essaouira (About 2.5–3 hours by bus or car) — A breezy Atlantic port with a UNESCO-listed walled medina, the Skala de la Ville sea ramparts lined with old cannons, a fishing harbour where you can choose fish for the grill and a long, windy beach popular for kitesurfing.
- Ouzoud Falls (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — Morocco's tallest waterfalls drop about 110 metres in tiers into a red-rock gorge, with olive trees, viewpoints and Barbary macaques along the paths.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. The heat eases through September, and October and November bring warm, settled days ideal for the medina and day trips.
+What is the weather like in Marrakech in autumn?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.