Marrakech vs Casablanca

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.

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

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

Marrakech reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Casablanca averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Marrakech receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Casablanca sees 43 mm over 7 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%.