Marrakech in August

Very hot; Moroccan holiday crowds.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatWarm days, pleasant evenings.
• NovemberGreatMild and dry; good month.
• MarchGreatWarm, green; good month.
• AprilGreatWarm and dry; good month.

• MarrakechHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 1 day
• Imperial cities and the plains, Morocco · Marrakech, Fes, Mekneshot

  Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 40 °C (104 °F) in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 0 °C (32 °F) and riads are cold.Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 104 °F (40 °C) in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 32 °F (0 °C) and riads are cold.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Peak heat and summer holidays

  July to August · Whole city

  Dry heat of 38 C and above; the souks empty at midday and fill after 18:00. Moroccan families holiday on the coast.

• Revolution of the King and the People, Youth Day

  20 and 21 August · Nationwide

  Two public holidays; banks and offices close and roads to the coast are busy.

• Prophet's birthday (Mawlid) check

  12th of Rabi al-awwal; 2026 around late August (check) · Whole city

  Public holiday; special sweets and prayers; check closures.

Crowds · Morocco overall

High

Prices · Morocco overall

High

Morocco overall: Hottest month inland; Essaouira, Tangier and the Atlas are the escape.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marrakech, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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