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Weather, pricing, and availability data for every month. Find the best time for your Marrakesh wedding.
Best month on current data: October · score 9.8
January
6.5Off-peak, crisp
Clear days, cold evenings. Heaters and an indoor plan B are mandatory. Strong negotiating position.
Wide open
February
7.0Off-peak, almond blossom
Almond trees bloom in the valleys. Still cold after dark; good value for riad weddings.
Wide open
March
8.5Shoulder, good value
Gardens green up, prices still below peak. Watch the Ramadan window.
Filling up
April
9.5Peak, book early
The sweet spot: warm days, cool nights, full bloom. Venues book 18 months out.
Book early
May
9.0Peak, warm evenings
Reliably dry and warm. Late-afternoon ceremonies work best.
Book early
June
7.0Hot, evening-only
Ceremonies after 6pm. Pool venues shine; avoid the desert at midday.
Filling up
July
4.0Avoid outdoor receptions
Regularly 38 to 42°C. Air-conditioned indoor venues only; discounts of 25 to 35 percent.
Wide open
August
4.0Avoid outdoor receptions
Same heat as July plus Moroccan holiday demand on hotels. Ourika and Essaouira are cooler escapes.
Wide open
September
7.5Shoulder, improving
Heat eases in the second half. Good availability, honest pricing.
Filling up
October
9.8Peak, best light
The most-booked month in Marrakesh. Golden light, 24 to 28°C, almost no rain.
Book early
November
8.5Shoulder, cool evenings
Still beautiful by day, cool after sunset. Bring the pashminas.
Filling up
December
7.0Off-peak, festive
Holiday-week premiums on hotels; otherwise quiet and atmospheric.
Filling up
Marrakesh wedding seasons
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are peak: 18–28°C, low rain, the city in its best light. Book venues 12+ months ahead for those weekends.
Understanding the heat
July and August regularly reach 38–42°C. Evening ceremonies after 6pm are possible if guests have air-conditioning. Some venues discount 25–35% in high summer.