Marrakech October — golden light on the Koutoubia Mosque

Marrakech · Morocco

October

October equals spring for quality — warm, golden, and the best balance of everything.

Best match

#1 of 12 months

October is one of the best times to visit Marrakech.

Climate

High

27.1°C

Low

14.4°C

Rain

15mm

Sun

9.9hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How October scores in Marrakech

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

What you gain in October

  • 27°C: the medina is fully walkable throughout the day without heat stress
  • Marrakech International Film Festival (if scheduled): Moroccan and international cinema in the city's most beautiful venues
  • Gardens at Majorelle and Menara regenerated after summer — autumn colours in the palm groves

What you sacrifice

  • Tourism returns sharply — riad prices comparable to spring shoulder season
  • Djemaa el-Fna square busy again in evenings
  • Some properties implement early closure for refurbishment before the Christmas peak

October in other destinations

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