Marrakesh: The "Red City" Where the Sun Is Warm in the Winter

Marrakesh: The "Red City," Where the Sun Is Warm in the Winter

While the rest of the Northern Hemisphere hides inside to get away from the frost, Marrakesh (Marrakech) becomes a golden haven.

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1.     Marrakesh, which is known as the "Red City" because of its famous ochre walls, is now the best place for people from the UK, EU, USA, Canada, and Russia to go in the winter. Marrakesh is a "cold city with a hot sun", which is what makes it so interesting.

2.     2 You can lie in the sun in a T-shirt under a blue sky in the winter and look at the High Atlas Mountains in the distance, which are covered in snow.

1.     Why people from all over the world come to Marrakesh

 In the winter Marrakesh is a truly cosmopolitan winter hub because each region has its own reason for going there:

·      UK & EU (The Quick Vitamin D Fix): If you live in London or Paris, Marrakesh is only a three-hour flight away. In January, the sun is much warmer than in the Canary Islands or the south of Spain.

· USA and Canada (The Exotic Alternative): More and more North Americans are choosing Morocco over the usual Caribbean routes. They come for the "Orientalist" charm, trading palm-fringed beaches for palm-fringed old palaces and 12th-century medinas.

· Russia (The Luxury Sun Seekers): Russian tourists often look for the high-end resort experience in the Palmeraie or Hivernage neighbourhoods, where luxury hotels have heated pools and five-star service that stays lively even when Moscow is below zero. 2.

2.     What to Expect When You Sunbathe in December

It is really possible to sunbathe in Marrakesh in the middle of winter. Yes, as long as you know how the Moroccan day works.

The "Golden Window

The sun is very bright from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The "feels like" temperature in the sun often reaches 24°C to 26°C, even though the official thermometer says 19°C. This is because the air is dry and the sky is rarely cloudy (averaging 7+ hours of sunshine per day).

The Riad's Microclimate

The design of a traditional Moroccan Riad is meant to keep heat in the central courtyard. The stone tiles on a Riad's rooftop terrace soak up the sun and create a private, intense heat trap that is great for sunbathing in the middle of January.

3.     Average Winter Weather (December to February)

Average value in metric highs during the day is between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius (66 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit). Nighttime Low: 6°C to 9°C (43°F to 48°F) Sunshine Every Day 7 to 8 Hours Days of Rain: 3 to 5 days a month.

Pro Tip:

The days are for bikinis and swimsuits, but the nights get much colder. 6 When the sun goes down, always bring a warm jacket or wool sweater to dinner.

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4.     Where to Enjoy the Sun: Rooftops and Heated Pools

The place you stay is very important if you want to really enjoy a winter vacation by the pool.

Top Winter Sunspots

La Mamounia: Best Places to Get Sun in the Winterland Mamounia is one of the most famous hotels in the world. It has a famous heated outdoor pool surrounded by 20 acres of royal gardens.

The Palmeraie Resorts: Big resorts like Valeria Dar Atlas or Barcelo Palmeraie have huge "beach-style" pool areas with loungers that are made to catch every ray of winter sun. The Medina Rooftops: Cafés like El Fenn and Le Jardin have high terraces where you can relax with a mint tea and watch the sun set over the Koutoubia Mosque, turning it pink.

5.     The Visual Contrast: Sun vs. Snow

The difference in how things look: sun vs. snow The most magical thing about a winter vacation in Marrakesh is the visual paradox. You look up from the pool and see the High Atlas Mountains covered in thick, white snow. The temperature is 22°C. 8 This contrast is a photographer's dream and a constant reminder of how different Morocco's geography

Summary: A Sunny Escape

In short: A Sunny Getaway In the winter, Marrakesh is all about how well light works. It has the warmth that travellers want without the humidity of the tropics. During the day, you can sunbathe; in the afternoon, you can go to a traditional hammam spa; and at night, you can sit by a roaring fireplace in a Riad.