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Zerkten
Jebel Yagour
Jebel Yagour
Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Zerkten

Zerkten is a small town in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, 1,193 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,335 (2024). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population18,335
Local time14:54
31.44° N, 7.39° WElevation 1,193 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
Postal code42075
The year in Zerktenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec91October
October: high / low23° / 11°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Zerkten at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

71 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

23 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 95 km

Weather in Zerkten

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 11 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°15°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct24°12°
Sun25 Oct26°14°
Mon26 Oct26°14°
Tue27 Oct26°14°
Wed28 Oct23°15°
Thu29 Oct25°17°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct25°15°
Sat31 Oct24°14°

When to go to Zerkten

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score707679919289687183919171
High14°15°18°19°22°27°32°31°27°23°18°15°
Low2°3°6°8°10°14°17°17°15°11°6°3°
Rain (mm)446171604637234256554448
Wet days449431214446

What's on in Zerkten

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Zerkten

All monuments

Outdoors around Zerkten

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

mountain villageViewpoints
8.3 km
Gite rural izzelmerMountain huts
11 km
TichkaViewpoints
12 km

Nature around Zerkten

Nature in Morocco

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Morocco seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Zerkten

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zerkten

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Azgour 11 km ↙2023 · 104 km
5.1Kelaat Mgouna 16 km ↑1967 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Zerkten

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Zerkten from above

Postal code

42075

Getting to Zerkten

Marrakesh Menara AirportRAK
64 km
Ouarzazate International AirportOZZ
73 km
Beni Mellal AirportBEM
147 km

Places near Zerkten

Places with a climate like Zerkten

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zerkten?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zerkten.
What is the hottest month in Zerkten?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Zerkten?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zerkten?
March is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Zerkten?
The postal code of Zerkten is 42075.