When to go · Marrakech
Marrakech in February
Good month. Mild days; rain possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Morocco overall
Verdict
Mild days; rain possible.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- MarrakechHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Imperial cities and the plains, Morocco · Marrakech, Fes, Meknesfine
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.
Winter season
Cool days, clear skies, snow on the Atlas and Christmas crowds.
Watch: Cold nights and unheated rooms; peak-season rates over New Year.
Festivals and holidays
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.
Ramadan check
About 29–30 days; early 2027 (check the moon sighting) · Whole city
Days are quiet: many local cafés and stalls open late; restaurants for visitors stay open. Evenings after the fast-breaking meal (iftar) are lively until late.
Snow on the High Atlas
December to March · Seen from rooftops and the Menara Gardens
The peaks are white; a clear morning gives the best view.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- Medium
- Prices · Morocco overall
- Medium
Morocco overall: Almond blossom in the valleys; still cold at night. Ramadan starts about 8 February in 2027 (check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marrakech, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Feb: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 2
Mar: 3
February: Mild days; rain possible.
March: Warm, green; good month.
Marrakech: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings