Fez or Marrakesh in April?
On climate data, Marrakesh comes out ahead overall in April. See the per-criterion details below.
FezPhoto: Timothy A. Gonsalves · CC BY-SA 4.0
MarrakeshPhoto: Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in April
| Criterion | Fez | Marrakesh |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 25 °C |
| Average daily low | 10 °C | 10 °C |
| Rainy days | 8 rainy days (est.) | 5 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 8 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 65 % | 56 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Marrakesh is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Marrakesh is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Fez or Marrakesh in April: the short answer
In April, Marrakesh comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Fez 88/100 vs Marrakesh 94/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on April as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Fez averages a climate score of 74/100, Marrakesh 79/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in April, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Fez and 25 °C in Marrakesh — warmer in Marrakesh. Average daily lows are around 10 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Fez sees about 8 rainy days in April and Marrakesh about 5 — drier in Marrakesh. Marrakesh gets more sunshine (7 vs 8 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Fez records roughly 78 rainy days and Marrakesh about 47 — the drier of the two overall is Marrakesh. At their sunniest, Fez reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (July) and Marrakesh about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Fez is at its best in March, April, May and November, while Marrakesh peaks in February, March, April and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the April scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Marrakesh scores higher in April (Fez 93 vs Marrakesh 95).
Active & hiking: Marrakesh scores higher in April (Fez 84 vs Marrakesh 87).
Family: Marrakesh scores higher in April (Fez 87 vs Marrakesh 98).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In April, Marrakesh leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Marrakesh carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.