Marrakech · Morocco
December
Christmas escape from northern Europe — 18°C and sunshine when London is grey and frozen.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Marrakech — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →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)
| Factor | December | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →