Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in May
What May is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Boris Macek, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hot by midday but pleasant in the mornings and evenings; a good month for the mountains and the coast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with April (25°C (77°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:21
- Daylight
- About 13.8 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, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Marrakech?
One of the best months to visit Marrakech. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Hot by midday but pleasant in the mornings and evenings; a good month for the mountains and the coast.
+How warm is Marrakech in May?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in May?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.