Heri es-Swani
Heri es-Swani is a granary that represents Moroccan cultural heritage. It is one of the 27 sights of Morocco listed on this site and is the 19th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July, or August, when daily highs reach between 32 °C and 33 °C and rainfall is minimal. For cooler weather, January and December have daily highs of about 15 °C to 16 °C and more frequent rain.
To reach Heri es-Swani, you can fly into Fes Saïss International Airport, which is 54 km away. The site is located 119 km from the capital, Rabat. While visiting, you can also see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Qara Prison, which are both about 1.3 km away, or travel 17.7 km to reach Volubilis.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, with about 83 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 62 | 55 | 56 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 43 | 71 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
