Marrakech in January
sweet spot · 4th of the 10 months that clear the bar · the coolest month of the year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 3°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 16°C |
| Rainy days | 4 · 37 mm |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day |
| Daylight | 10.2 h/day |
| Crowds | 85 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in January
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What January is known for
- Shoulder season — While not as busy as peak season, the weather is still mild and offers a good value for travelers.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- A proper coat, hat and gloves: nights average 3°C.
- Sun protection: about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 42% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Moroccan dirham |
| Languages | Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight |
| Plugs | Type C and E, 127 / 220 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 15, 19, 112, 177 |
| Calling code | +212 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-19 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 150 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to … More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Marrakech
- January
- February sweet spot
- March sweet spot
- April good
- May sweet spot
- June sweet spot
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September sweet spot
- October sweet spot
- November sweet spot
- December sweet spot
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