🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Marrakech 🇲🇦

Cape Town, South Africa vs Marrakech, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Marrakech is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Marrakech is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇲🇦 Marrakech
Avg annual high22°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)July (38°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year8953
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberFebruary, March, November

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇲🇦 Marrakech

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Marrakech warmer?

Marrakech is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Marrakech?

Cape Town is rainier — Marrakech sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Marrakech?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Marrakech is best around February, March, November.

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