Fez vs Marrakech

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Fez edges ahead as the better destination in August. Fez offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Marrakech sees 12 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Fez can feel quite hot at 35°C, so plan for heat. Marrakech runs hot at 36°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Fez is the stronger choice in August.

Fez reaches an average high of 35°C (95°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Marrakech averages 36°C (97°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 17°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 August.

Fez receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Marrakech sees 7 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Fez the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.