Marrakech in August
Summer heat still sets the pace.
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Marrakech.
August remains very hot, with average daily highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. It is better suited to a relaxed riad-based visit than a packed schedule of long walks, and the supplied crowd assessment is less favourable than July’s.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–37°C
- Very hot afternoons and warm nights
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–High — editorial assessment; exact dates and holidays can change demand.
- Prices
- $
- $
+Favourable relative prices
–Intense heat and warmer nights
My tip for August
Check cooling facilities before booking and save medina walks for early morning.
- Riad stays
- Slow travel
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Marrakech, 11th for weather, 5th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is July.
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What’s on in Marrakech in August
- Plan around the heat
- Average daily highs reach 34°C in June, 38°C in July, 37°C in August and 33°C in September. These are climate normals, not forecasts or limits on extreme temperatures. Keep long walks out of the hottest hours and choose accommodation with reliable cooling.
June–September
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Still going to Marrakech in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — intense heat and warmer nights
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