Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech in October

Morocco Updated 2026-07-01

Warm days, cool nights and the second crowd peak of the year, so book the rooftop restaurants ahead.

Is October a good time to visit Marrakech?

October is one of the busiest months in Marrakech, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, July is far calmer.

What’s on in October

  • Peak autumn season — riad rates match their April level

Best days in October

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in October

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in October

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 18°
F 20°
M 23° 10°
A 25° 12°
M 29° 15°
J 33° 18°
J 38° 22°
A 37° 22°
S 33° 19°
O 28° 16°
N 22° 11°
D 19°
Average high Average low Wet days

How October compares

Every month in Marrakech, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Marrakech.

Book things to do

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to visit Marrakech?

October is one of the busiest months in Marrakech, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, July is far calmer.

How crowded is Marrakech in October?

Marrakech sits at roughly 86/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 16 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is July.

What is the weather like in Marrakech in October?

Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C in October, with about 5 wet days across the month.

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