Casablanca vs Marrakech

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Marrakech edges ahead as the better destination in January. Marrakech offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Casablanca sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Casablanca sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Marrakech is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Marrakech is the stronger choice in January.

Casablanca reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Marrakech averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Casablanca receives approximately 43 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Marrakech sees 34 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Marrakech the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.