Marrakech Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (14 October): Air quality in Marrakech is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (15 October 2026): Air quality in Marrakech is very poor. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 14 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 89.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 60.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 89.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 18.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 15 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 97.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 69.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 97.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 24.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With buildings covering much of the area around the center of Marrakech, traffic and other urban emissions are the biggest local influence on air quality. Its location on the Haouz Plain means regional pollution can accumulate during calm, stagnant weather. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
From May to October, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from December to February, averaging about 12°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. Dust carried from the Sahara can affect the area mainly in late winter and spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Marrakech-Safi
Is air quality bad in Marrakech right now?
On 14 October 2026, overall air quality in Marrakech is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 89.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Marrakech?
On 15 October 2026, air quality conditions in Marrakech will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 97.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Marrakech?
From May to October, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from December to February, averaging about 12°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. Dust carried from the Sahara can affect the area mainly in late winter and spring.
Are air quality levels in Marrakech based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |