Marrakech in January

Cool days, cold nights; snow on the Atlas.

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

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

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

• MarrakechHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 4 days
• Imperial cities and the plains, Morocco · Marrakech, Fes, Meknescool

  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.

• Amazigh New Year (Yennayer)

  13 January · Nationwide

  Public holiday since 2023: family meals and cultural events.

• Independence Manifesto Day

  11 January · Nationwide

  Public holiday; banks and offices shut.

• 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.

• Christmas and New Year

  Dec 24–Jan 2

  Peak rates; book riads and Agafay camps ahead.

Crowds · Morocco overall

Low

Prices · Morocco overall

Low

Morocco overall: Cold nights in riads and the desert; snow on the High Atlas can close the Tichka pass. Clear, quiet cities.

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

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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