Marrakech in January
Bright and dry by day but genuinely cold at night — riads with working fireplaces exist for a reason.
Is January a good time to visit Marrakech?
January is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in January
- Marrakech International Marathon (late January)
- Yennayer, the Amazigh new year (Jan 13–14) — a national holiday
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Marrakech, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Marrakech?
January is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Marrakech in January?
Marrakech sits at roughly 66/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Marrakech in January?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C in January, with about 6 wet days across the month.