Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Marrakech in April
Marrakech warms up: highs climb to 80°F (27°C), from 75°F in March, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (27 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What April feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is one of Marrakech's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 83/100.
- Comfort holds steady from March (97 → 97/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Marrakech in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Nomad
Modern Moroccan restaurant on a medina rooftop overlooking the spice square.
Why now April scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jardin Majorelle
Cactus and bamboo garden with the cobalt-blue villa restored by Yves Saint Laurent.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
16th-century Koranic school with a carved cedar and zellige courtyard, restored in 2022.
Saadian Tombs
16th-century royal tombs with a carved Hall of Twelve Columns.
Al Fassia
Restaurant run by women serving classic Moroccan dishes like lamb shoulder and pastilla.
Nearby in April
- Merzouga in April~237 mi · highs 85°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Fes in April~239 mi · highs 75°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~837 m to Marrakech's ~468 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Marrakech in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends.
How hot is Marrakech in April?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in April?
Not much: about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (291 mm).
What should I pack for Marrakech in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Marrakech
Routes in season in April
- Morocco Imperial Cities Mar – May
Planning Marrakech in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.