Morocco
Marrakesh: when to go, how much to budget
A dense medina and secluded riads, three hours’ flight away, with a mild winter that makes it an off-season destination.
- The medina and its souks
- The gardens
- The Atlas within a day trip
At a glance
- Currency
- MAD
- For €1
- 10.9 MAD
- Price level
- 41% of the US level
- Language
- arabe, amazighe standard marocain
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- From Paris
- RAK · 3 h 06 flight
Marrakesh in a few lines
Marrakech est une ville située dans le centre du Maroc au pied des montagnes de l'Atlas. Elle est surnommée « la ville rouge » ou la « ville ocre » en référence à la couleur rouge d'une grande partie de ses immeubles et de ses maisons, ou encore "Bahja" en raison de sa convivialité et de son hospitalité.
When to go
Measured recordsOver the last three full years, the mildest months are January, February, November — highs between 22 and 27 °C, and few rainy days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 °C | 7 °C | 7 mm | 2 |
| February | 22 °C | 8 °C | 39 mm | 4 |
| March | 25 °C | 11 °C | 31 mm | 5 |
| April | 29 °C | 14 °C | 28 mm | 4 |
| May | 31 °C | 16 °C | 12 mm | 3 |
| June | 35 °C | 20 °C | 1 mm | 0 |
| July | 39 °C | 22 °C |
Public holidays in 2026
OfficialMuseums and public offices often close on these days, and transport is busy.
- 1 January 2026Ras l' âm
- 11 January 2026Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
- 14 January 2026Id Yennayer
- 1 May 2026Eid Ash-Shughl
- 30 July 2026Eid Al-Ârch
- 14 August 2026Oued Ed-Dahab Day
- 20 August 2026Thawrat al malik wa shâab
- 21 August 2026Eid Al Chabab
- 6 November 2026Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
- 18 November 2026Eid Al Istiqulal
Formalities and practicalities
Entry requirements unavailable.
For guidance only. Entry requirements also depend on the purpose and length of the stay, passport validity and sometimes the transit country — none of which this table knows. Before buying a ticket, check the official advice page of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which alone is authoritative.
- Power sockets
- Type E, Europlug
- Voltage
- 127 V
- Dialling code
- +212
Top 20 to see
MeasuredThe 20 most-read places on Wikipedia over the last sixty days, among those you can visit within a few kilometres of the centre.
- 1Jardin Majorellemusée à Marrakech · 6,701 views
- 2Place Jemaa el-Fnaplace et marché à Marrakech, site du patrimoine culturel marocain · 2,916 views
- 3Médersa Ben Youssefmonument historique a Marrakech, Maroc · 1,233 views
- 4Stade de Marrakechstade de football et d'athlétisme au Maroc · 846 views
- 5Dar el Bacha
What to see
VerifiableEvery place has a Wikipedia page, so its existence can be checked.
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- monument
- religious
- museum
- neighbourhood
- market
- culture
Getting around
MappedLines actually mapped within 7 km, read from OpenStreetMap. For timetables and fares, the operator’s website is the reference.
- Urban and regional trains1 line
- AL ATLAS
- Bike share9 stations
- Medina Bike · Bikepower
Where to eat
Customer reviewsRestaurants rated by their customers on Google Maps: at least 4/5 and 30 reviews. Check opening hours and certification on the listing before you go.
Top rated
- Restaurant Chez Fatima - Gastronomie marocaine et internationale - Restaurant marocain Marrakech4.9/5
Restaurant · 5,392 reviews · Website ↗
- La Pergola4.8/5
Restaurant · 40,158 reviews · Website ↗
Restaurant · 7,592 reviews · Website ↗
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