Season guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Warm, sunny and green, with gardens in bloom and snow still on the Atlas peaks; the busiest and priciest season, especially around Easter. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 10 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 10
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 4 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 4 | 12.9 h | 5/5 |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 2 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 10 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter holidays bring a peak of European visitors (March or April)
Make the most of the weather
Garden · Gueliz
Jardin Majorelle
The French painter Jacques Majorelle created this garden from the 1920s around a studio painted in his signature cobalt blue; Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought and restored it in 1980.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Art
- Nature
Palace · Kasbah
El Badi Palace
Climb to the corner terraces for views over the medina and, on clear winter days, the snowy Atlas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Garden · Mouassine
Le Jardin Secret
Behind a doorway on Rue Mouassine, this restored 19th-century palace has two gardens — an Islamic garden laid out in four quarters around a fountain and an exotic garden of plants from around the world — watered by a restored traditional channel system.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- Views
- 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
Day trips in spring
- Imlil and Toubkal National Park (About 1.5 hours by car) — The village of Imlil, at about 1,740 metres in the High Atlas, is the trailhead for Jbel Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak at 4,167 metres.
- Ourika Valley (About 1.5 hours by car) — A green river valley in the Atlas foothills lined with riverside restaurants, ending at the village of Setti Fatma, where a scramble leads up to a series of waterfalls.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Warm, sunny and green, with gardens in bloom and snow still on the Atlas peaks; the busiest and priciest season, especially around Easter.
+What is the weather like in Marrakech in spring?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 10 rainy days over the season.