Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Marrakech in October
Marrakech cools off: highs slip to 85°F (30°C), from 94°F in September, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
It scores 87/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 85°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in September to 87/100.
- Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 61°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Marrakech in October
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 October scores 87/100 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 85°F and 0.9 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 October
- Merzouga in October~237 mi · highs 85°F, 0.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Fes in October~239 mi · highs 82°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Marrakech?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 87/100 against a best of 99 in November – April. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Marrakech in October?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in October?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (291 mm).
What should I pack for Marrakech in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 61°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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