Is it worth visiting Marrakech in September?

Is it worth visiting Marrakech in September?

Is September the best time to visit Marrakech? One of the most asked Questions about visiting Marrakech. In this article we will answer all your questions, so if you plan to travel to Marrakech in September, read more.

Marrakech :

Marrakech is the Top tourist Destination in Morocco, a city with a rich history and heritage, beautiful landscapes and surroundings, with many options for outdoor activities, hotel choices, and gastronomic experiences, and most importantly a high-level security system, would undoubtedly be the best and a must visit when traveling to Morocco.

When is the best time to Visit Marrakech?

The Spring and Autumn are the best seasons when it comes to visitng Marrakech, we advise you to plan your visit between September and May. Avoid Summer  because it gets too hot during the day and even in night, the temperature exceeds 40°C so it’ll be difficult to walk in the streets, do activities or go sightseeing.

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Is it Worth visiting Marrakech in September?

The answer to this question is a YES! It’s really worth it, here are the reasons why you should go for it :

The Weather is pleasant :

The weather in September is still slightly hot in Marrakech but usually warm, not the same heat as July and August but it’s still hot, the daytime temperature ranges between 27°C and 35°C, with an occasional time reaching 39°C, the evenings and nights are generally chill and cooler with a temperature dropping to between 16°C and 20°C, while the chance of rain is meager to inexistence due to the the dry season. September is a perfect month for outdoor activities as it’s sunny and the sky is always clear.

Fewer Crowds :

If you want to escape the heavy crowds, September is a perfect month for you, during this period of the year, families with children and Moroccan families leave as school starts and most summer leaves end. Many travelers prefer to visit destinations like Marrakech either before or after the summer heat and the holiday crowds.

Cultural Experience :

We say the fewer the crowd the better the experience gets, especially the cultural immersion and the visits of the Medina and souks (local markets). You’ll get to discover the old city of Marrakech without too many people around you, even for Museums, gardens, and monuments visits you will be able to take pictures at ease and the sightseeing experience will be better.

We advice you to live the experience of a Riad stay in the heart of the medina, increasing the chance to get a deeper immersion in Moroccan Culture in general.

Beautiful landscapes :

Take the opportunity to visit the beautiful landscapes and natural wonders surrounding Marrakech, including the High Atlas Mountains, Ouzoud Waterfalls and Ourika Valley, or Agafay desert, a day trip to Essaouira or Agadir would be interesting too (especially for +5 days trips as you have more time to discover the surroundings).

Explore and Book your trip :

Expedition to the High Atlas Mountains, See the program 

Day trip to Agadir, See the program

Day trip to Essaouira, See the program

Ourika Valley excursion, See the program

Ouzoud Waterfalls excursions, See the program

Outdoor Activities :

With the pleasant weather conditions, programming outdoor activities during the daytime will not be hard. Here are the interesting and most requested activities in September :

Pool Day in Agafay Desert: a must-do activity when visiting Marrakech, especially in September as the weather is still warm. Only 45 minutes away from Marrakech you can enjoy the nomadic experience beside the pool and have lunch with the view of the stony dunes and High Atlas mountains. 

Hot Air Balloon Experience: Enjoy the beautiful sunrise and the magnificent landscapes early in the morning, with a calm and relaxing Moroccan Berber breakfast as a great way to end the experience. 

Quad or Buggy rides : An adventurous experience in Agafay Desert or among the Palms in the palm groves of Marrakech. You can choose where to live it with a possibility of a ttea break in the village which makes the experience even more interesting. Most of the time visitors prefer to combine the Quad rides in Agafay desert with the day pool. 

Moroccan Traditional Hammam : it is a traditional steam bath that is a part of the Moroccan lifestyle and culture. It’s a weekly ritual experience with certain practices that slightly differs from one person to another but the concept remains the same. It’s a unique blend of social engagement, tradition, and wellness. A relaxing Hammam experience in your last day in Marrakech would be effective. 

Moroccan Cooking Class in a Riad : It is well known that moroccan gastronomy is one of the best in the world with many influences that impacted it through the centuries. Discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, a self-made lunch with a chance to learn about the history of Moroccan cuisine. 

Find more Outdoor Activities to do during your visit to Marrakech. See Activities

Overall, september offers a perfect combination of great weather, Cultural experience with less crowds. Take your dream trip to Marrakech and make it happen with the guidance of My Marrakech Tours.