When to go · Marrakech
Marrakech in July
Avoid month. Hottest month, often above 38°C (100°F).Avoid month. Hottest month, often above 100°F (38°C).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- High
- Morocco overall
Verdict
Hottest month, often above 38°C (100°F).Hottest month, often above 100°F (38°C).
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- MarrakechHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 0 days
- 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.
Summer season
Long evenings on the square, rooftop pools and night markets.
Watch: 38 °C and above; midday indoors.
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.
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.
Throne Day
30 July · Nationwide
Public holiday; flags and official events.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- High
- Prices · Morocco overall
- High
Morocco overall: Marrakech and the desert over 40 °C; Moroccan and European summer holidays fill the beaches.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marrakech, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jul: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 0 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Jul: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 2
Mar: 3
July: Hottest month, often above 38°C.
March: Warm, green; good month.
Marrakech: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen