Ben Salah Mosque

Mosque Historic Marrakech mosque noted for Saadian-era architecture

Ben Salah Mosque in Marrakesh sits within the city medina. Visitors note its religious architecture while exploring nearby souks, squares and the historic fabric of the old city.

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Ben Salah Mosque
Ben Salah Mosque, Marrakesh, Morocco (within the old medina)
31.6296, -7.9826
Open for worship; visitors welcome outside prayer times
Free (entry for worshippers/visitors); donations welcome

How to Get to Ben Salah Mosque #

Located in Marrakesh’s old medina, near main souk routes and accessible on foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Taxis can drop visitors at medina gates-expect a short walk through narrow streets.

Tips for Visiting Ben Salah Mosque #

  • Respect local customs-dress modestly when entering the prayer area.
  • The mosque sits near market areas; visit early in the morning for a quieter experience and to see the surrounding streets wake up.

Best Time to Visit Ben Salah Mosque #

Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures and excellent light for exploring Marrakesh's medina and religious sites.

Spring/Autumn
March-May, September-November · 18-30°C
Best weather for wandering the medina and visiting historic mosques.
Winter
December-February · 8-20°C
Cooler and less crowded; evenings can be chilly.

Weather & Climate near Ben Salah Mosque #

Climate

Ben Salah Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 38 mm of rain.

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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