Season guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Very hot and dry, with highs often near or above 40°C; pools and early starts are essential, and prices drop. Expect highs up to 37°C (99°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 2 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 37°C (99°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 2
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 | 14.2 h | 2/5 |
| July | 37°C (99°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 | 14 h | 2/5 |
| August | 37°C (99°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 13.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 36°C (97°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 2 of the year's roughly 33 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira (usually June)
Make the most of the weather
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
Garden · Hivernage
Menara Gardens
West of the medina, the Menara Gardens are Almohad-era olive groves around a large 12th-century reservoir, with a green-roofed 19th-century pavilion reflected in the water and the High Atlas behind it on clear winter days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
Gallery · Medina
Maison de la Photographie
Finish with mint tea on the roof terrace, one of the calmest views in the northern medina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Avenue Mohammed V
Cyber Park
Arsat Moulay Abdeslam, an 18th-century royal garden on Avenue Mohammed V, is now a public park of orange and olive trees, fountains and shaded benches; its nickname comes from the internet kiosks added in the 2000s.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Experience · Plains outside Marrakech
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Choose an operator that publishes its licence and safety record, and keep the next morning free in case wind cancels the flight.
- Time needed
- Half a day including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a trade-off: Very hot and dry, with highs often near or above 40°C; pools and early starts are essential, and prices drop. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Marrakech in summer?
Highs of up to 37°C (99°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 2 rainy days over the season.