Marrakech Climate Overview
I get this question every single week. When should we get married in Marrakech? The short answer is that Marrakech gives you 300+ days of sunshine per year, so your odds are good almost any time. But the details matter. Marrakech has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot and bone-dry, with July and August regularly hitting 34°C or more. Winters are mild but can get chilly at night, dipping to 12°C in January. Rain mostly falls between November and March, and when it rains, it tends to come down hard for a few hours and then stop. I have planned weddings in every month of the year. Each has trade-offs, and I will be honest about all of them.
High Season: April–June & September–October
This is when most couples want to get married, and I understand why. Temperatures sit between 20 and 28°C. Rain is almost nonexistent. The light is golden and gorgeous for photos. April and May are my personal favourites because the gardens are in full bloom, roses everywhere, bougainvillea climbing every wall. September and October bring warm evenings that are perfect for outdoor dining. But here is the catch. Prices jump 15 to 25% across the board during these months. The best venues like Beldi and El Fenn book 12 to 14 months ahead. I have seen couples lose their top venue pick because they waited until 10 months out. If you want high season, start your venue search immediately.
Shoulder Season: March & November
If I could steer every couple toward one window, it would be shoulder season. March gives you pleasant 17°C days and early spring flowers without the premium pricing. November is similar, still warm enough for a full outdoor reception. Both months offer 10 to 15% lower prices and genuinely better venue availability. The caveat with March is Ramadan. The dates shift every year, and during Ramadan some vendors reduce their hours or are unavailable entirely. Check the dates before you commit. November carries a small rain risk, maybe one or two showers during the month. I always tell my November couples to have a backup plan for the ceremony, even if they probably will not need it. A covered courtyard or a riad salon works perfectly.
Low Season: July–August & December–February
I am going to be straight with you. July and August in Marrakech are brutally hot. We are talking 38 to 45°C during the day. I would never plan a daytime outdoor ceremony in those months. But evening celebrations? That is a different story. The air cools down after sunset, the sky is clear, and prices drop 25 to 30%. I have seen some beautiful summer weddings that started at 8pm and went until 3am. Winter is underrated. December through February gives you the lowest prices of the year. Daytime temperatures are a comfortable 16 to 22°C. Nights get cold, down to 8°C, so you need heaters and blankets for outdoor dining. But indoor receptions in riads with fireplaces are genuinely cosy. One of the most romantic weddings I attended was a December celebration at Riad El Fenn with candles, fireplaces, and wool throws on every chair.
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