UNESCO World Heritage Site in Marrakesh

Geography of Medina of Marrakesh

Geography of Medina of Marrakesh: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 73°F now🕔 7:19 AM local📅 Best: May, June, September, October and November

Geography of Medina of Marrakesh

Latitude31.6295
Longitude-7.9811
HemisphereNorthern

Jemaa el-Fnaa is 1 mi to the south-west, Marrakesh Menara Airport is 4 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′46.2″N 7°58′52″W (31.6295, -7.9811)

Quick facts about Medina of Marrakesh

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityMarrakesh
CountryMorocco
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates31°37′46.2″N 7°58′52″W (31.6295, -7.9811)
UNESCO inscription1985
Known fora walled imperial city medina
Local time7:19 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Medina of Marrakesh is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Marrakesh. Medina of Marrakesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a walled imperial city medina.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Medina of Marrakesh with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 68°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Medina of 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.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 10.3°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Medina of Marrakesh today at 9.8/10. 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 Medina of Marrakesh 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 Medina of Marrakesh?

Medina of Marrakesh is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Marrakesh. Its coordinates are 31.6295, -7.9811. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Medina of Marrakesh right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Medina of Marrakesh?

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

What time zone is Medina of Marrakesh in?

Medina of Marrakesh observes Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:19 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Medina of Marrakesh?

The closest airports are Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 4 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Medina of Marrakesh?

Popular options include Jemaa el-Fnaa.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 7:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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