Marrakech in December
Cold nights and short days, but the first three weeks are quiet and cheap before the New Year surge lands.
Is December a good time to visit Marrakech?
December is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Marrakech International Film Festival (late November into early December)
- Christmas–New Year — a sharp two-week spike in riad rates
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Marrakech, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Marrakech?
December is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Marrakech in December?
Marrakech sits at roughly 74/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Marrakech in December?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 7°C in December, with about 7 wet days across the month.