Marrakech in May
Warm rather than hot, with the crowd already thinning — arguably the best value in the whole spring.
Is May a good time to visit Marrakech?
May is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Marrakech, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Marrakech?
May is a middling month in Marrakech — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Marrakech in May?
Marrakech sits at roughly 78/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 8 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Marrakech in May?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 15°C in May, with about 4 wet days across the month.