Geography of Marrakesh
Geography of Marrakesh: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Marrakesh
Praia da Marinha is 378 mi to the north, Seville is 414 mi to the north, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin is 458 mi to the north-east and Alhambra is 458 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 31°37′46.2″N 7°58′52″W (31.6295, -7.9811)
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Summary
Marrakesh is a city in Morocco. Marrakesh is known for Medina, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa. It has a population of about 930.000.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Marrakesh with clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 66°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Marrakesh is May, June, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 104°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jemaa el-Fnaa and Medina of Marrakesh.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 10.6°F below the 104°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Marrakesh today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Marrakesh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69° | 46° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 73° | 48° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 50° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 81° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 88° | 61° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 94° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 103° | 73° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 104° | 74° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 92° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 86° | 62° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 79° | 54° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 46° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Marrakesh?
Marrakesh is a city in Morocco. Its coordinates are 31.6295, -7.9811. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Marrakesh right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Marrakesh?
May, June, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Marrakesh, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Marrakesh in?
Marrakesh observes Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:32 AM.
How many people live in Marrakesh?
Marrakesh has a population of approximately 930.000.
What is the nearest airport to Marrakesh?
The closest airports are Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 4 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Marrakesh?
Popular options include Jemaa el-Fnaa and Medina of Marrakesh.
What places are in Marrakesh?
Marrakesh covers 3 places in this atlas, including Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh Menara Airport and Medina of Marrakesh.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
