UNESCO World Heritage Site in Marrakesh

Medina of Marrakesh Travel Guide

Medina of Marrakesh travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 73°F now🕔 1:41 AM local📅 Best: May, June, September, October and November

Active alerts for Medina of Marrakesh

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 108°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 clear. It feels like 75°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 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 10.6°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 Medina of 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.

Map of Medina of Marrakesh

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 31°37′46.2″N 7°58′52″W (31.6295, -7.9811)

Weather in Medina of Marrakesh right now

🌙
73°F
Clear · feels like 75°F
Humidity61%
Wind1 mph NW
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure962 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset8:06 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:41 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 108°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

⛅ 94° / 66°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☀️ 96° / 65°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

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 time1:41 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Medina of Marrakesh

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Medina of Marrakesh.

Best time to visit Medina of Marrakesh

Go in May, June, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
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April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Medina of Marrakesh

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Marrakesh Menara AirportRAK4 miMarrakesh

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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 clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 1 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 1:41 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 23, 2026 at 1:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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