Seasonal guide
Morocco in March 2027
Is March a good time to visit Morocco?
Yes, it is one of the best months. Days run about 16–24°C depending on the region, with long sunny days, the desert is comfortable, almond trees flower in the Anti-Atlas and crowds are smaller than in April. Pack layers for evenings and desert nights. Ramadan sometimes falls in March, so check the dates for your year.
Typical March averages
March, north to south
Tangier
Spring on the Strait; a little rain still possible.
17°10° night · sea 15°
Chefchaouen
The Rif turns green; misty mornings, fresh nights.
16°6° night
Fes
Good walking weather; pack a light waterproof.
19°8° night
Ifrane
Cedar forest and the last snow on the heights.
12°2° night
Marrakech
Warm, sunny days for the medina and the gardens.
23°10° night
Merzouga
Ideal for the dunes: warm days, cool nights.
24°11° night
Agadir
The warmest beach town; good surf nearby at Taghazout.
22°12° night · sea 17°
Dakhla
Far south and mild; the lagoon’s kite wind is up.
24°15° night
Monthly averages from our weather data; single days vary. Weather month by month
What to do
Spring in March
The desert at its best
Warm days and cool nights in Erg Chebbi: comfortable for a camel ride, a night at camp and sunrise on the crest, before the summer heat.
A lone traveller on the crest of Erg Chebbi, photographed on one of our trips.
Walks in the valleys
Lower Atlas trails and the gorges open up; rivers run high with snowmelt. The Todra and the Dades are a pleasure on foot.
The riverside path in the Todra Gorge, photographed on one of our trips.
The Rif turns green
Chefchaouen and its mountain are at their freshest, with wildflowers in the foothills and fewer visitors than in May.
Chefchaouen below its mountain, photographed on one of our trips.
Surf on the Atlantic
Consistent swells at Taghazout and Essaouira, with fewer surfers than in summer. Wear a wetsuit: the sea is about 16–17°C.
Essaouira’s harbour, illustrative.
The Almond Blossom Festival in Tafraoute is usually in February, with the bloom (dates set locally); late blossom can still be seen in early March. The festival calendar
If your dates cross it
Ramadan in March
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year and is set by moon sighting. It ran from about mid-February to mid-March in 2026 and is expected from about early February to early March in 2027. With a private guide it shapes the day rather than limiting it.
- Hotels and tourist restaurants stay open and serve food.
- Avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight.
- Some local cafés close by day; evenings fill up after sunset.
- Join an iftar, the meal at sunset, if you are invited: it is a shared, warm moment.
- Some sights keep shorter hours.
Come prepared
What to pack for March
- Light layers for warm days
- A warm jacket for evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- A light rain jacket for the north
- A warm layer for desert nights
Morocco in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Morocco?
Yes, it is one of the best months. Days run about 16–24°C depending on the region, with long sunny days, the desert is comfortable, and crowds are smaller than in April. Pack layers for cool evenings and desert nights. Ramadan sometimes falls in March, so check the dates for your year.
What is the weather like in March?
Averages for the month: Marrakech about 23°C by day and 10°C at night; Merzouga about 24°C and 11°C; Fes about 19°C and 8°C; the coast 17–22°C. Some rain is still possible in the north and in Fes.
Is Ramadan in March?
Sometimes. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year and is set by moon sighting: it ran from about mid-February to mid-March in 2026 and is expected from about early February to early March in 2027. Hotels and tourist restaurants stay open; check the dates for your year.
What should I pack?
Light layers, a warm jacket for evenings, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light rain jacket for the north. Desert nights need a warm layer.
Are there festivals?
The Almond Blossom Festival in Tafraoute is usually in February, with the bloom (dates set locally); late blossom can still be seen in early March. Regional moussems run through the spring, and the rose harvest in the Dades comes later, usually in May.
Can I swim in March?
The sea is about 16–17°C: cold for swimming but fine for surfing in a wetsuit. Hotel pools may be heated. Agadir is the warmest coastal option.
Spring, from the Rif to the Sahara.
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