Ramadan · 2027
Ramadan 2027 in Morocco quiet days, lantern-lit evenings
Lantern shop · Marrakech souk
The year at a glance
Ramadan in the 2027 calendar
Ramadan covers most of February and the first week of March in 2027. Eid al-Fitr follows about 9 March, and spring travel opens up across the country from mid-March. Tap any month and we start your quote from it.
- Best for this trip
- Excellent
- Good
- Mixed (very hot inland)
- Ramadan, about 8 Feb to 8 Mar
- Festival, usually that month
- Public holiday
- Eid (about)
What changes
What Ramadan 2027 means for a traveller
Hundreds of brass lanterns lit in a Marrakech souk The days are calmer
Most Moroccans fast from dawn to sunset. In the medinas many cafés and small restaurants close by day, shops open later and working hours are shorter. Monuments, museums, gardens, hotels and riads keep their usual opening.
Cacti and the cobalt-blue villa of the Jardin Majorelle The evenings come alive
At sunset the call to prayer breaks the fast and the streets go quiet for iftar, usually harira soup, dates, eggs and honeyed sweets such as chebakia. An hour later the squares, bakeries and souks fill again and stay busy late into the night.
Read moreFebruary suits the south
Ramadan falls in the cool season in 2027. Desert days are mild and clear with cold nights in camp, the almond trees usually blossom around Tafraout, and the Atlas peaks still carry snow. It is a good month for the Sahara and the south, with fewer visitors.
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A panorama of Tinghir and its palm oasis Alcohol is more limited
Many shops stop selling alcohol for the month and some bars close. Some hotels still serve guests, more discreetly. If it matters to you, tell us and we will choose hotels where you can have a glass of wine with dinner.
The ksar of Ait Benhaddou above its palms Plan the last days around Eid
Eid al-Fitr, about 9 March, is a family holiday: shops and workshops close for a day or two and roads are busy as people travel home. We keep those days for landscapes or a quiet riad, not a souk visit.
Routes for 2027
Routes that suit Ramadan 2027
Every trip is private, with your own driver and a local guide where you want one. During Ramadan we start early, rest at midday and keep the evenings free for iftar and the night streets.
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The Sahara in the cool season
Marrakech, High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, Dades, Merzouga, Marrakech
Long drives are easier for a fasting driver in cool weather, and desert camps serve meals as usual. A night under the stars in February is cold, clear and quiet.
Best: October to April; ideal in February 2027
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Marrakech by night
Marrakech medina, Jemaa el-Fna, gardens and palaces
Gardens and palaces by day, then the medina after iftar, when Jemaa el-Fna and the souks are at their busiest. A riad with its own kitchen makes daytime meals simple.
Best: All of Ramadan, about 8 February to 8 March 2027
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Winter sun in the south
Marrakech, Agadir and the Atlantic coast, Marrakech
The Atlantic coast is mild in February and beach hotels serve meals all day. Pair it with Marrakech evenings for the best of both rhythms.
Best: November to March
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Start after Eid
Marrakech, High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, Dades, Merzouga, Midelt, Fes
If you would rather travel the full country without the fast, start from about 10 March: the Atlas valleys turn green, Fes is mild, and spring is just beginning.
Best: Mid-March to May 2027
In pictures
Ramadan 2027 in Morocco, in pictures
Photographs from our own trips, with any illustration clearly marked. Every caption says where it was taken.
The great marble courtyard of the Bahia Palace 
IllustrativeAtlas mountain village beside a winding road with snow-capped peaks 
The earth-built ksar of Ait Benhaddou above craft stalls 
IllustrativeDades-style canyon valley and earthen villages 
Aerial view of a white-tent desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes 
IllustrativeAgadir beach and promenade with the hilltop kasbah behind
Dates to know in 2027
The 2027 dates that shape this trip
“About” means the date depends on the moon; “usually” means the 2027 dates are not announced yet. We confirm both in your proposal.
Good to know
Travelling respectfully during Ramadan
Eat and drink discreetly
Visitors are not expected to fast. Eat and drink in your riad, hotel or a restaurant that is open rather than on the street, and avoid smoking in public by day.
Dress a little more modestly
Covered shoulders and knees are appreciated all year in the medinas and more so during Ramadan, especially near mosques.
Expect shorter opening hours
Banks, offices and many shops keep shorter Ramadan hours. Morocco has in recent years moved its clocks back an hour for the month; we confirm timings in your plan.
Accept an iftar invitation
If a riad host or guide invites you to break the fast, it is a warm gesture. Wait for the call to prayer, start with a date and soup, and say thank you, shukran.
Read moreBe patient late in the day
The hour before sunset is the quietest and most tired of the day; traffic rushes home. We avoid long drives and arrivals at that time.
After you ask for a quote
What you get within 24 hours
Your proposal contains
- A day-by-day route, with the driving time between stops
- Stays matched to your style (riads, kasbahs, desert camps or hotels), named so you can look them up
- Which moments are private to you, and which are shared, such as a camp’s dining tent
- An itemised quote: what is included and what is not
- Who is planning your trip, and how to reach them on WhatsApp
- Free, with no obligation to book
Before you pay a deposit, we confirm
- Opening days for the places on your route, including Friday and holiday closures
- Meal stops along the way, and any dietary needs
- Prayer or Shabbat timing, if it matters to you
- Step-free access, wherever you need it
- The vehicle class for your group and your luggage
Every trip is private and priced to your dates, so there is no fixed price list. Ask, and the proposal shows the full cost before anything is booked.
Ramadan 2027 in Morocco: your questions
When is Ramadan 2027 in Morocco?
Ramadan 2027 is expected from about 8 February to 8 March, with Eid al-Fitr about 9 March. The dates depend on the moon sighting in Morocco and can move by a day; we confirm them in your proposal.
Is it a good idea to visit Morocco during Ramadan 2027?
Yes, if you enjoy a slower pace. Days are calm, monuments and hotels are open, and the evenings after iftar are lively. In 2027 Ramadan falls in the cool season, which suits the Sahara and the south.
Are restaurants open during Ramadan in Morocco?
Hotel and riad restaurants serve meals all day. Many small cafés in the medinas close until sunset, while tourist restaurants in Marrakech and the new towns often stay open. Everything reopens after iftar.
Can tourists eat in public during Ramadan?
Visitors are not expected to fast, but it is respectful to eat, drink and smoke discreetly, indoors or in an open restaurant rather than on the street.
Is alcohol available during Ramadan 2027?
It is more limited. Many shops stop selling alcohol for the month and some bars close; some hotels still serve guests. Tell us if it matters and we will plan around it.
Do desert tours run during Ramadan?
Yes. Private Sahara trips run as usual, and desert camps serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We keep the longest drives to the morning.
What happens on Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr, about 9 March 2027, ends Ramadan with morning prayers and family visits. Many shops and workshops close for a day or two and roads are busy, so we plan a quiet day.
The 2027 collection
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A different Morocco, and a generous one
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