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Best time to visit Marrakech (and when it is crowded)

Marrakech is a city destination in Morocco. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Marrakech month by month

How crowded Marrakech gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Marrakech in January
Quiet
Marrakech in February
Quiet
Marrakech in March
Quiet
Marrakech in April
Quiet
Marrakech in May
Quiet
Marrakech in June
Quiet
Marrakech in July
Quiet
Marrakech in August
Quiet
Marrakech in September
Moderate
Marrakech in October
Quiet
Marrakech in November
Quiet
Marrakech in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Marrakech busy?
Marrakech gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
For thinner crowds, visit Marrakech in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Marrakech least crowded?
Marrakech is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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