Marrakech December — warm winter sunshine in the Menara gardens

Marrakech · Morocco

December

Christmas escape from northern Europe — 18°C and sunshine when London is grey and frozen.

Strong option

#8 of 12 months

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Climate

High

18.1°C

Low

7.1°C

Rain

39mm

Sun

7.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How December scores in Marrakech

Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in December

  • Popular with Europeans escaping winter: warm days (18°C), sunshine, world-class food
  • Christmas week in a Moroccan riad is genuinely atmospheric and unusual
  • Atlas day trips with snow: combining medina culture with mountain views

What you sacrifice

  • Christmas week drives sharp price spikes at better-known riads
  • Cold evenings (7°C): rooftop and outdoor dining uncomfortable without significant heating
  • New Year week is the most expensive of December — book early

How December compares to October (best month)

FactorDecemberOctober
Weather
6
9
Value
7
7
Crowds
6
6

December in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Marrakech, not across destinations. Methodology →