Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in July
What July is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Val Traveler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 37°C (99°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Very hot, often over 40°C; best for a pool-based stay, with sightseeing only at dawn and after sunset.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 37°C (99°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 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 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (33°C (91°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 37°C (99°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:38
- Daylight
- About 14 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Mouassine
Le Jardin Secret
Pay the small extra fee to climb the tower, and come in the late afternoon when the gardens are quieter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Mellah
The Mellah
Founded in the 16th century beside the royal palace, the Mellah was Marrakech's Jewish quarter.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Hivernage
Menara Gardens
Come in the late afternoon in winter or spring for the classic photo of the pavilion against the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 37°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Very hot, often over 40°C; best for a pool-based stay, with sightseeing only at dawn and after sunset.
+How warm is Marrakech in July?
Average highs are around 37°C (99°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.