Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Marrakech is magical, but the weather can be surprisingly cool — this is the Moroccan winter! Don’t let Instagram’s summer photos fool you: evenings and nights around December 31st are fresh to downright chilly. Here’s your detailed, updated forecast and packing guide.
Marrakech Weather – Late December / Early January (Historical & 2025–2026 Forecast)
| Period | Daytime High | Nighttime Low | Feels Like at Midnight | Rain Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28 – Dec 30 | 18–22 °C | 6–9 °C | 4–7 °C | 10–15 % | Sunny days, cold nights |
| December 31 (NYE) | 19–21 °C | 5–8 °C | 3–6 °C | <10 % | Usually clear skies – perfect for fireworks |
| January 1 (New Year’s Day) | 18–20 °C | 4–7 °C | — | <10 % | Crisp, sunny morning – ideal for sunrise balloon |
Latest seasonal forecast (November 20, 2025): The winter 2025–2026 is expected to be slightly milder than average in southern Morocco, with low rainfall probability during the last week of December. Perfect conditions for outdoor celebrations!
Hour-by-Hour on New Year’s Eve (Typical)
- 18:00 – Sunset: ≈ 17–18 °C – still pleasant for rooftop aperitif
- 20:00 – Dinner time: 12–14 °C
- 22:00 – Jemaa el-Fnaa party: 9–11 °C
- Midnight countdown: 6–9 °C (feels colder with wind)
- 02:00 – 04:00 – After-party: 5–7 °C
What to Pack for Marrakech NYE
✓ Warm winter coat or stylish wool overcoat (essential after 8 p.m.)
✓ Scarf, hat/beanie, gloves – you’ll thank us at midnight in the square
✓ Layers: T-shirt + shirt + sweater + jacket (easy to remove in warm riads)
✓ Closed shoes or boots (medina streets get cold & sometimes damp)
✓ Elegant outfit for gala dinners (many riads have heated indoor courtyards)
✓ Small blanket or pashmina if you plan to stay in Agafay desert camp
Pro Tips from Our Guests Who Celebrated NYE in Marrakech
- Desert camps (Agafay) provide blankets and fire pits, but bring a warm hat – temperatures drop to 3–5 °C after midnight.
- Rooftop parties usually have outdoor heaters and blankets, but dress as if it’s European winter.
- Riads are beautifully heated with fireplaces – you can go glamorous inside and just add a coat for the countdown.
- Hot-air balloon on January 1st? It’s cold at 5 a.m. (around 4 °C) – operators provide jackets, but bring your own hat/gloves.
Ready for an Unforgettable (and Warm!) New Year in Marrakech?
We still have a few luxury desert camps and riad gala dinners available for December 31, 2025–2026 — but they are selling out fast.
Contact Amorocco Tour today for NYE packages, private transfers, and warm Berber blankets included!
WhatsApp: +212 663 752058
Email: contact@amoroccotour.com
Let’s make sure you stay stylish and toasty while you welcome 2026 under the Moroccan stars! ✨🎉🏰❄️