Marrakech vs Fez

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.

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

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

Marrakech reaches an average high of 36°C (97°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 17°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Fez averages 35°C (95°F) for the high and 20°C (68°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 August.

Marrakech receives approximately 7 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Fez sees 6 mm over 2 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%.