10 things to do in Marrakech in June

In the month of June, the thermometer in Marrakech begins to register higher temperatures, with an average throughout the day between 25 and 35 ° C which decreases at night between 15 and 20 ° C.

Even so, it is a very pleasant month to visit the different monuments and gardens, as it is not as hot as in July and August, and there are many hours of sunshine. In addition, it is not high season and you will find cheaper prices.

If you go to Marrakech in June you can not miss the Essaouira Gnaoua Music Festival. In fact, whatever time of the year you go to Marrakech, it is always advisable to make an excursion to Essaouira, as it is one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco. But if, in addition, your trip coincides with the last week of June, you have a double reason to go, so book your trip to Essaouira in advance.

The festival has been held since 1998 in order to promote Gnaoua music and promote certain values such as the union of cultures and peace. In fact, the festival is an exponent of musical crossbreeding and it is common to use various instruments typical of Gnaoua music such as drums (ganga), cymbals (qraqeb), the three-stringed drum (guembri) and the lute.

An event that has an important international presence and which each year brings together musicians of different styles such as reggae, jazz, pop and rock and has an audience of around four hundred thousand people. Moreover, admission is free, an essential event!

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• It is located in... Essaouira, 180 kilometers from Marrakech.
• Find out how to get from Marrakech to Essaouira to prepare your trip.
• Do not hesitate to read the post excursions to Essaouira from Marrakech to make the most of your stay.

One of the best plans you can make in June is a visit to the Majorelle Garden. It is a very special time because at the end of spring the garden is in all its splendor and the pond softens the temperatures and makes it a very pleasant place to walk around. An oasis in the heart of the city of Marrakech. And is that the garden hides more than 300 plant species from around the world. Highlights include palm trees, cacti, roses, bougainvillea, bamboo, and ponds with lotus flowers and water lilies.

The precursor of this garden was the French painter Jacque Majorelle, who in 1922 bought a farm with palm trees. Subsequently, he created an art deco villa, as well as a botanical garden that hid an important number of species. As a passionate nature lover, Majorelle brought back specimens from all his travels.

The painter had an accident and in the following years the garden was very neglected, but later, in the eighties, the businessman and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent acquired the estate and doubled the number of species. Today it is one of the most visited places in the city.

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• It is located at... Rue Yves St Laurent, (40090), Marrakech.
• The Majorelle Garden, whose price starts at 12 euros, is open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• In this enclosure is also the Museum of Berber Art.

If you are up for an excursion to the desert, you have several options. You can book an excursion to the Merzouga Desert, the Zagora Desert, or the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert, or if you do not have much time, you can choose to book an excursion to the desert of Marrakech with dinner. All are perfect options for the month of June before the scorching heat of July and August arrives.

Specifically, the Agafay Desert is about 40 kilometers away, the Zagora Desert is just over 350 kilometers away and the Merzouga Desert is about 550 kilometers away and all three are unforgettable visits.

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• You are in... Sahara Desert.
• Find out how to get to the desert from Marrakech.
• Check what are the best excursions to the desert of Marrakech and the best activities in the desert of Marrakech to have all the information about this experience.

Another ideal plan for the month of June is to book a camel ride through the Palm Grove, an enclave that houses about 100,000 palm trees planted in the Almoravid dynasty and is located northeast of the city. It is considered a luxury area and there are several luxury hotels and golf courses.

It is common to tour the Palm Grove of Marrakech by camel, horseback or you can also enjoy a route on a quad bike. A pleasant and ideal way to escape from the bustle of the city in the month of June and make a plan with the whole family. In addition, you can take the occasional break while you take the opportunity to drink a green tea.

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• Located at... Route de Fès, (40000). Marrakech.
• If this experience is not enough for you, you can opt for a camel ride in other parts of Marrakech.

No matter what time of the year you visit Marrakech, the Yamaa el-Fna square is a place you should not miss. It is located in the Medina of Marrakech, the historic area of Marrakech and the ideal way to learn all the history of this enclave is to book a tour of the Medina of Marrakech

Specifically, from the month of June I recommend that you make your visit at night, as the walk is much more pleasant for the temperature. In addition, the square is filled with food stalls where you can dine while enjoying an impromptu show.

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• Located at... Avenue Jamaa El Fna (40000). Marrakech.
• The square is surrounded by various restaurants and bars so you can also relax while having a drink and contemplate the life of the place. I leave you the posts Moroccan food and the best restaurants in Marrakech to know all the details of the local gastronomy.
• If you want to live a top experience, book a gastronomic tour of Marrakech.

One of the most visited monuments of Marrakech are the Saadian tombs. They have a small size so the capacity is limited. Therefore, June is an ideal month to see them, as there are not as many tourists as in other months of the year and you will not have to queue as much.

The Saadid dynasty reigned between 1524 and 1659 and the Saadid tombs, which were discovered and opened to the public in the early twentieth century, date back to that time. There is a main mausoleum in which lies the Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur and his family.

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• Located at... Rue de La Kasbah (40000). Marrakech.
• The entrance can be purchased from 6,50€ and the opening hours are from 9 h. - 12 h. and from 14:30 - 18 h. approximately.

Le Jardin Secret is located in the heart of Marrakech and is also an ideal plan for the month of June, as you can escape the bustle of the city as well as the heat while enjoying a pleasant and exotic walk. Like the other green spaces in the city, on this date the plants and flowers will be in all their splendor.

Le Jardin Secret opened its doors in 2016 although it dates back to the Saadian dynasty more than 400 years ago and houses almost a hundred species. It is divided into two parts, an exotic garden on one side and an Islamic garden on the other.

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• Located at... Rue Mouassine 121 (40030). Medina of Marrakech.
• Le Jardin Secret is open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p. m. and is priced from 7€.

If you go to Marrakech in June, keep in mind that in this month takes place the Marrakech Du Rire Festival, an event that already adds more than a decade and is so popular that it is broadcast on television.

Parades, carnivals, galas and various shows are some of the proposals of this acclaimed event, in which comedy and humor are the main protagonists and whose spectators will spend great and funny moments.

Marrakech Du Rire welcomes, every year, promising young and great artists, both national and international, who have something in common besides their talent, they will make you laugh. Don't hesitate to come, you won't regret it!

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• It is located in... different parts of Marrakech.

Another great option is to take an excursion to Anima Garden or Andre Heller Garden. Its shady paths and large number of flowers and plants make it a magical place to visit in the month of June. It also has several art installations.

This garden of almost two hectares was created by the artist André Heller, one of the most internationally recognized multimedia artists, and is an ideal way to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. You can also enjoy a delicious cake and tea or a tasty menu with traditional dishes made from local products.

Anima Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the entrance fee starts at €3. In addition, there is a free shuttle service from Thursday to Sunday to reach the site easily, as it is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city center.

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• It is located at... Douar Sbiti Ourika, Route d'Ourika (40000). Marrakech.

Another ideal plan for one of the hottest days of your visit to Marrakech in June, is to take the opportunity to take a dip in the resort Plage Rouge, located just over 15 kilometers from the medina, has a pool of over two thousand square kilometers in which there are Balinese beds and loungers to enjoy a relaxing day.

Also, during your visit you can enjoy a cocktail, listen to live music or enjoy a tasty dinner.

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• Located at... Route de Casablanca (40000). Marrakech.
• This tourist complex is inaugurated in April, although in June with the arrival of the heat is the month in which it begins to have more public reception.
• The price of access is from 14 €.

As a prelude to summer, temperatures in Marrakech in June begin to be high, but nothing to do with the central months of the summer season in which walking becomes almost impossible in the central hours of the day.

In June you will be able to enjoy, in general, everything to see and do in Marrakech, since the average temperature is between 20 and 35ºC approximately and it is not usual to register precipitations.

The number of tourists in Marrakech in June is low. Nothing to do with the month of August which has a large number of visitors despite the heat or the months of April, May and October that coincide with the high season. Thus, it is an ideal month to visit it in that you will not have to wait in long lines at the various attractions and you can go sightseeing at your leisure.

It is very important that before your visit you have all the information about safety in Marrakech and how to move around Marrakech.

The calendar of festivities in Marrakech in general and Morocco in particular is quite particular as in all destinations. Even so, Marrakech does not have any specific festivity coinciding with the month of June. However, in this month is celebrated Marrakech Du Rire, a festival that has a great reception and is even broadcast on television due to its popularity.

Morocco is an ideal destination to go in June as far as prices are concerned, as it does not coincide with the months of high season so the prices both in travel and accommodation and food are cheaper than at other times of the year. Even so, in general terms, it is a cheap trip. The most expensive may be the airfare and accommodation and it will depend on the time of the year you visit.

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If you are going to visit Marrakech in June you have to take into account that temperatures will be high so it is advisable to bring light clothes, linen or cotton, ideal for higher temperatures. In addition, it is advisable to bring a hat or cap to cover your head and a scarf or foulard to cover your shoulders in case you enter a mosque or similar.

On the other hand, you have to keep in mind that Morocco is a Muslim country and it is recommended not to go with excessively low-cut clothes, strapless or short in the case of women in order to avoid uncomfortable looks. Even so, and despite being an Islamic country, it is one of the most westernized countries, so they are not as strict about dress as in other places.

If you are still not clear about the best time to visit Marrakech, do not hesitate to read the post when to travel to Marrakech.

On the other hand, if you are looking for information about other specific months, read the articles corresponding to Januaryin Marrakech, February in Marrakech, March in Marrakech, April in Marrakech, May in Marrakech, July in Marrakech, August in Marrakech, September in Marrakech, October in Marrakech, November in Marrakech and December in Marrakech. On the other hand, if your doubt is about whether it is better to go in one season or another, you can read the posts Marrakech in summer or Marrakech in winter.