Fez vs Marrakech

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Marrakech edges ahead as the better destination in May. Marrakech offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Fez sees 12 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Fez sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Marrakech is also comfortable at 28°C.

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

Fez reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Marrakech averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 16°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Fez receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Marrakech sees 17 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Marrakech the drier option by 3 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.