Marrakech in July: Enjoying the City Despite the Heat
July is one of Marrakech's two hottest months. Yet many travellers come during the summer holidays: with the right rhythm and the right accommodation, the stay remains very enjoyable.
Marrakech in July means average highs of about 37 °C and 21 °C at night, with peaks regularly above 40 °C during heatwaves. The key: go out before 11 am and after 6 pm, and spend the afternoon by a pool or in a hammam. Choose an air-conditioned riad with a pool or a hotel in the Palmeraie. On 30 July, Morocco celebrates Throne Day, a national public holiday. The best July activities: Ourika and the Atlas, noticeably cooler (from €9-15), Agafay with a pool (from €26), a dawn hot-air balloon flight (from €52-61) and an escape to Essaouira, where it rarely tops 23 °C (from €7-12). Summer school holidays make hotels with pools very popular: book early.
Things to Do in Marrakech in July
| Experience | Rating | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas, waterfalls and Ourika Valley | 4.9 | 6,299 | €9 |
| Agafay: camel ride, pool and lunch or dinner | 4.8 | 2,755 | €26 |
| Hot-air balloon flight with breakfast | 4.8 | 10,196 | €61 |
| Essaouira: coast, medina and lunch | 4.9 | 9,880 | €12 |
Ratings, reviews and prices taken from GetYourGuide; they may change.
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- Summer: see Morocco in July and Morocco in summer.
- Cooler air: see the best time to visit Essaouira.
- Families: see Marrakech with kids.
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In Short
- 37 °C on average, peaks above 40 °C.
- Early morning and evening, pool in the afternoon.
- Cool escapes: Ourika, Essaouira.
See also the best time to visit Marrakech.
