Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot early in the month and cooling by late September, when hotel prices start to rise.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with August (37°C (99°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:38
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). The heat eases through September, and October and November bring warm, settled days ideal for the medina and day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Landmark · Medina
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Watch the evening transformation from a rooftop café, then eat at a busy numbered stall; expect to pay performers if you photograph them.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours, best at dusk
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Kids
- Photo spot
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Religious site · Medina
Koutoubia Mosque
The 77-metre minaret of the Koutoubia, completed under the Almohads in the 12th century, is the city's landmark and a model for the Giralda in Seville.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 19°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Marrakech?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Marrakech in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot early in the month and cooling by late September, when hotel prices start to rise.
+How warm is Marrakech in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in September?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.