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Marrakesh Prefecture

Province · Marrakesh-Safi, 🇲🇦 Morocco
Population 1,571,580
Area 2,617 km²
Time zone Africa/Casablanca
Official website cpmarrakech.ma

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Editor's Choice Highlights

Discover Marrakech’s rich cultural heritage through its historic palaces and expansive gardens. From the intricate Moorish artistry of Bahia Palace and the Saadian-era ruins of El Badi Palace, to the vibrant colors of Majorelle Garden, this collection highlights diverse architectural styles and tranquil green spaces. Explore centuries-old royal orchards at Agdal Gardens, peaceful olive groves at Menara Gardens, and innovative urban greenery at Arsat Moulay Abdeslam Cyber Park, alongside a showcase of local artistic talent at Matisse Art Gallery.

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Marrakech Art & Museums

Discover seven distinctive museums and galleries in Marrakech that highlight Moroccan arts, photography, contemporary art, and fashion. From historic palaces housing traditional crafts to innovative spaces exhibiting photography and modern art, each venue offers insight into Morocco’s cultural heritage and artistic evolution. The collection includes dedicated museums for Moroccan theater costumes, a renowned fashion designer, and vibrant galleries set in unique architectural settings and gardens.

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Historic & Cultural Sites

Explore Marrakech’s rich heritage through its iconic palaces such as Bahia and El Badi, ancient medina streets, and historic mosques including the Kasbah and Ben Youssef Mosques. Discover the city's 12th-century Almoravid architecture, medieval ramparts, and significant religious and archaeological sites reflecting centuries of Islamic and Moroccan culture.

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Marrakesh Prefecture — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–19°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 5° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 7° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 28° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–35°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–35°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 14° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–20°
  • 4° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Moroccan Dirham MAD DH · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+212
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Tours & Activities

Bahia Palace
Walk
El Badi Palace
Drive
Majorelle Garden

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