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Marrakech in July

Avoid month. Hottest month, often above 38°C (100°F).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
38°C (100°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
High
Morocco overall
Prices
High
Morocco overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Marrakech

Hottest month, often above 38°C (100°F).

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

Long-term averages
  • MarrakechHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), 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.

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)

    Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • 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

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