Marrakesh in November pairs the Marrakech International Film Festival with open-air visits to Medersa Ben Youssef and Palais Bahia. Days average 25.8°C, so the city feels calmer than October and warmer than December.
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Month intelligence
Marrakesh in November is Marrakesh's top-ranked month: #1 of 12 by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, drier, and less sunny. The nearest benchmark is January; its edge mostly comes from the fact that the alternative month is closer to comfortable walking weather.
City rank
#1 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Score edge
+2 pts
against January
City baseline
-3.5C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-3.5C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
-6.7 mm / -0.4 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
-1.2 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Film fans who want Marrakech International Film Festival screenings alongside medina sightseeing.
Visitors who prefer Medersa Ben Youssef and Palais Bahia with room to linger between stops.
Travelers who want an Atlas foothills day trip tied to the olive harvest.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 25.8C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 11.3C |
| Monthly rainfall | 9.7 mm |
| Rainy days | 2.2 days |
| Humidity | 49.8% |
| Average sunshine | 9.4 h |
How The Month Feels
November gives Marrakesh a steadier rhythm than October, with bright medina mornings and cooler nights that push the city indoors after dark. Around Jemaa el-Fna and the Marrakech International Film Festival venues, the pace feels focused rather than rushed.
What To Lock In Early
Book Medersa Ben Youssef, Palais Bahia , and any Marrakech International Film Festival tickets first. Leave restaurant dinners and daytime medina wandering open, then fit Musée Dar El Bacha and Musée de la Musique around them.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed visits to Medersa Ben Youssef and Palais Bahia for the first morning slot.
Plan cue
Reserve a room near the medina so you can reach Musée Dar El Bacha and Musée de la Musique without taxi delays.
Plan cue
Plan one day for the Atlas foothills if you want the olive harvest, and lock transport before arrival.
Practical trip tips
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Use these as a benchmark if you want a similar trip feel while keeping the advantage of calmer sightseeing.
Quick answers
Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.
Expect around 25.8°C by day and 11.3°C at night, with 9.7 mm of rain across roughly 2.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 25.8°C, dropping to about 11.3°C at night.
Pack light clothing, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes for longer walking days.
Usually yes, especially if you want lower pressure on stays and flights without dropping into the absolute off-season.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.