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Geography of Jemaa el-Fnaa

Geography of Jemaa el-Fnaa: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌤️ 77°F now🕔 4:45 PM local📅 Best: May, June, September, October and November

Geography of Jemaa el-Fnaa

Latitude31.6258
Longitude-7.9891
HemisphereNorthern

Medina of Marrakesh is 1 mi to the north-east, Marrakesh Menara Airport is 3 mi to the south-west, Praia da Marinha is 378 mi to the north and Seville is 414 mi to the north.

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Coordinates: 31°37′32.9″N 7°59′20.8″W (31.6258, -7.9891)

Quick facts about Jemaa el-Fnaa

TypeAttraction
CityMarrakesh
CountryMorocco
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates31°37′32.9″N 7°59′20.8″W (31.6258, -7.9891)
Known forthe main square of the Marrakesh medina
Local time4:45 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Jemaa el-Fnaa is a tourist attraction in Marrakesh. Jemaa el-Fnaa is a landmark known for the main square of the Marrakesh medina.

Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Jemaa el-Fnaa with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 68°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Jemaa el-Fnaa 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 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Medina of Marrakesh.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is 11°F below the 104°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Jemaa el-Fnaa today at 9.9/10. 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 Jemaa el-Fnaa month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January69°46°2,7 in★★★★
February73°48°1,1 in★★★★
March71°50°2,6 in★★★★
April81°56°1,6 in★★★★
May88°61°0,3 in★★★★★
June94°67°0,0 in★★★★★
July103°73°0,1 in★★★★
August104°74°0,0 in★★★★
September92°66°0,2 in★★★★★
October86°62°0,8 in★★★★★
November79°54°0,6 in★★★★
December69°46°2,4 in★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jemaa el-Fnaa?

Jemaa el-Fnaa is a tourist attraction in Marrakesh. Its coordinates are 31.6258, -7.9891. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Jemaa el-Fnaa right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jemaa el-Fnaa?

May, June, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Jemaa el-Fnaa, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jemaa el-Fnaa in?

Jemaa el-Fnaa observes Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:45 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Jemaa el-Fnaa?

The closest airports are Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 3 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Jemaa el-Fnaa?

Popular options include Medina of Marrakesh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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