Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa is a square and bazaar in Marrakech that represents Moroccan cultural heritage. It is one of the 27 sights in Morocco listed on this site and is the 7th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The square is open 24/7 and provides wheelchair access. Visitors can reach the site via Marrakesh Menara Airport, which is 5 km away. Jemaa el-Fnaa is located 287 km from the capital, Rabat.
Climate conditions vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 35 °C and 34 °C. The coolest month is January, with a low of 4 °C. Rainfall is lowest in July and August, with about 1 to 2 rainy days per month. Many travelers combine a visit to the square with nearby sites such as the Kutubiyya Mosque (0.5 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (0.7 km), or Bahia Palace (0.8 km). Further away are the Majorelle Garden (2.2 km) and Menara Gardens (3.5 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 29 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
