Marrakech in August
Still fiercely hot, but the evenings on the Jemaa el-Fnaa are the liveliest of the year and hotel rates sit at their floor.
Is August a good time to visit Marrakech?
August is one of the better months to visit Marrakech. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 37°C.
What’s on in August
- Revolution Day (Aug 20) and Youth Day (Aug 21) — national holidays
- Moroccan domestic holidays fill the city at weekends
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Marrakech, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Marrakech?
August is one of the better months to visit Marrakech. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 37°C.
How crowded is Marrakech in August?
Marrakech sits at roughly 48/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 22 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Marrakech in August?
Expect highs around 37°C and lows near 22°C in August, with about 1 wet days across the month.