Morocco · Africa
Marrakech
Spice-scented souks, hidden riads and the Atlas on the horizon.
- Best time
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- Flight time
- 3.5h from London · 8h from New York (via Casablanca)
- Language
- Arabic, Berber, French
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
About Marrakech
Why we love Marrakech
Marrakech is a feast for the senses: the snake charmers and food stalls of Jemaa el-Fnaa, labyrinthine souks piled with lanterns and leather, and serene riads hidden behind unmarked doors. The snow-capped High Atlas mountains are less than an hour away.
Our Morocco journeys combine a beautiful riad in the medina with a Berber lodge in the Atlas foothills and a night under the stars in a private desert camp in the Sahara or the Agafay.
Highlights not to miss
- 01
The souks with a local
Discover master artisans and hidden fondouks with a guide who grew up in the medina.
- 02
Atlas mountain villages
Trek to Berber villages and share mint tea and tagine with a local family.
- 03
A private desert camp
Camel ride at sunset, a candlelit dinner and a sky full of stars.
- 04
Majorelle & YSL
Visit the cobalt gardens and museum of Yves Saint Laurent's beloved city.
When to go
The best time to visit Marrakech
Our travel designers recommend Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov for Marrakech. Temperatures are average daytime highs; rainfall is the monthly average.
| Month | Average high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 30 |
| Feb | 20 | 35 |
| Mar | 23 | 35 |
| Apr | 25 | 30 |
| May | 29 | 15 |
| Jun | 33 | 5 |
| Jul | 37 | 2 |
| Aug | 37 | 3 |
| Sep | 32 | 8 |
| Oct | 28 | 20 |
| Nov | 23 | 35 |
| Dec | 19 | 30 |
Journeys
Journeys to Marrakech
FAQ
Marrakech, answered
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October and November) are warm and sunny without the intense summer heat.