Lantern shop, Marrakech souk
The big change
Ramadan moves into February
In 2027 Ramadan is expected from about 8 February to 8 March, around ten days earlier than in 2026. Spring trips from mid-March fall after Eid al-Fitr.
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Morocco travel 2027
Visit Morocco in 2027 a year to plan around you
Dunes at first light, snow on the Atlas, quiet riad courtyards in Fes: the best time to visit Morocco in 2027 is spring, from mid-March (Ramadan ends about 8 March) to May, or autumn in October and November, when the desert, the mountains and the imperial cities are all warm and clear. Seven to ten days gives you Marrakech, the Sahara and Fes at an unhurried pace, and every trip we plan is private, built around your dates.
الصحراءThe Sahara · Erg Chebbi
The year at a glance
When to go in 2027, in one view
The taller the light, the better the month. Best all round: March, April, May, October, November. Tap any month and we start your quote from it.
- Excellent
- Good
- Mixed (very hot inland)
- Ramadan, about 8 Feb to 8 Mar
- Festival, usually that month
- Public holiday
- Eid (about)
Before you plan
Two dates shape 2027
Two dates shape 2027: Ramadan, expected from about 8 February to 8 March, and Eid al-Adha, expected about 16 May. Both follow the moon sighting and can move by a day; we plan around them in your proposal.
Festival dates are announced through the year. The 2027 calendar shows the month each one usually falls in, and we add confirmed dates to your plan as soon as they are published.
Riad courtyard, Marrakech
Trip ideas for 2027
How long do you have?
Start from a shape we know works, then we fit it to your 2027 dates.
5–7 daysErg Chebbi, Merzouga
5 days: Marrakech and the Sahara
Marrakech, the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, the Merzouga dunes
Best: March to May, October and November
5–7 daysThe tanneries, Fes
7 days: the classic first trip
Marrakech, the Atlas, the Sahara, Fes
Best: Mid-March to May, October and November
8–12 daysChefchaouen
10 days: imperial cities and the desert
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Marrakech
Best: April, May, October and November
13–18 daysTinghir oasis, Todra valley
14 days: the grand tour with the coast
The imperial cities, the Sahara, the Atlas valleys, Marrakech and Essaouira
Best: April to June, September to November
The 2027 collection
Nine ways to plan your 2027
- Morocco tours 2027Private routes for every length of trip, fitted to your 2027 dates.
- Sahara desert tours 2027Dunes, camps and the best desert months of the year.
- Morocco honeymoon 2027Riads, desert nights and the coast, paced for two.
- Family holidays 2027School-holiday routes with short drives and room to play.
- Ramadan 2027 in MoroccoWhat changes, what stays open and how lovely the evenings are.
- Eid al-Adha 2027Travelling around the biggest family holiday, without the closures catching you out.
- Easter 2027 in MoroccoSpring break routes for the Easter holidays.
- New Year's Eve 2027See the new year in under Sahara stars, in a Marrakech riad or on the coast.
- Amazigh New Year 2027Yennayer, 14 January: the Amazigh new year in the mountains and the south.
When to go in 2027
The best months, by kind of trip
Erg Chebbi at sunset
Sahara and the desert
Best: October to April
Harder: June to August (very hot by day)
Warm days and cold, clear nights from October; Merzouga and Zagora both work.
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The souk, Marrakech
Imperial cities
Best: March to May, October and November
Harder: July and August inland
Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech are best walked in mild weather.
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High Atlas valley (illustrative)
Atlas mountains and valleys
Best: April to June, September and October
Harder: Winter for high passes and treks
Green valleys in spring; snow can close high routes in winter.
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Essaouira (illustrative)
Atlantic coast
Best: May to October
Essaouira stays breezy and mild in summer when the interior is hot.
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New for 2027
What's new in Morocco in 2027
Eid al-Adha in mid-May
Eid al-Adha is expected about 16 May, in the middle of the spring season. Allow for two or three days of closures if you travel that week.
A family table (illustrative)
Festivals, month by month
Organisers announce dates during the year. Our 2027 calendar shows when each festival usually falls, and we add confirmed dates to your plan.
Music in a riad (illustrative)
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Festive season 2027–28
Christmas and New Year are the busiest fortnight for desert camps and riads. If you want the Sahara for New Year’s Eve, ask early.
New Year camp, Erg Chebbi
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The big dates
Morocco’s big events in 2027
- about 8 February to 8 March
Ramadan
Nationwide
- about 16 May
Eid al-Adha
Nationwide
The rose harvest (illustrative)
usually MayRose Festival
Kelaat M’Gouna, Dades Valley
Essaouira ramparts (illustrative)
usually JuneGnaoua World Music Festival
Essaouira
High Atlas village (illustrative)
usually SeptemberImilchil Marriage Festival
Imilchil, High Atlas
An oasis date market (illustrative)
usually OctoberErfoud Date Festival
Erfoud, on the road to Merzouga
Marrakech (illustrative)
usually late November or early DecemberMarrakech International Film Festival
Marrakech
Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
25 and 31 DecemberChristmas and New Year’s Eve
Marrakech, the Sahara and the coast
Seen on our trips
Morocco in 2027, in pictures
The places a 2027 trip can take you. Tap one to see the trips that go there.
Merzouga, Erg ChebbiMerzouga tours 
Jardin Majorelle, MarrakechMarrakech tours 
Todra GorgeTodra Gorge tours 
VolubilisVolubilis day trip 
Ait BenhaddouAit Benhaddou tours 
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca (illustrative)Casablanca tours 
Fes souk (illustrative)Fes tours
Free day-by-day plan within 24 hours.
Looking ahead to 2030
Looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup
Morocco co-hosts the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, in June and July 2030, with six host cities. It does not change a 2027 trip; if you are already thinking about 2030, our guide covers each host city and where to stay.
Visiting Morocco in 2027: your questions
How many days do I need to visit Morocco in 2027?
Five days covers Marrakech and a night in the Sahara. Seven to ten days adds Fes and the Atlas without rushing, and two weeks lets you add Chefchaouen, the valleys and the coast. We size the route to your dates.
When should I book a 2027 trip to Morocco?
For spring, Easter, festival weeks and the Christmas fortnight, ask a few months ahead so the riads and desert camps you want are still free. Outside those weeks there is more flexibility. Your quote comes free within 24 hours.
Can I visit Morocco during Ramadan 2027?
Yes. Ramadan is expected from about 8 February to 8 March. Monuments, hotels and riads stay open, days are calmer and evenings lively after iftar; some cafés in the medinas close until sunset. We plan meals and timings around it.
Do I need a visa to visit Morocco?
Many nationalities, including most of Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Requirements change, so check the latest rules for your passport before you book flights.
Can you plan a 2027 trip around a festival?
Yes. Tell us which festival you want and we hold a route around its usual dates, then confirm once the organisers publish the 2027 dates.
What does a private 2027 trip include, and what does it cost?
Your own driver and vehicle, local guides where you want them, and the riads, hotels and desert camp you choose. The cost depends on the season, the length, the hotel level and your group size; every item is listed in a free quote within 24 hours.
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.
Tell us your 2027 dates. We shape the trip.
How long you have, when you can travel and what you want to see. A planner in Casablanca replies within 24 hours with a day-by-day route and a free quote.
المغربⵜⴰⴳⵍⴷⵉⵜ ⵏ ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱThe Kingdom of Morocco