March is one of the best months to see Morocco: days are warm without being hot, the desert is comfortable and the Atlas valleys turn green. In 2027 the month opens with the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, and closes with Easter. Here is ten years of weather, city by city, and the dates to know.
March weather, city by city
| City | Average high | Average low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech | 23 °C | 9 °C | 7 |
| Agadir | 22 °C | 13 °C | 3 |
| Essaouira | 20 °C | 13 °C | 6 |
| Fes | 20 °C | 8 °C | 9 |
| Chefchaouen | 17 °C | 7 °C | 12 |
| Merzouga | 24 °C | 10 °C | 1 |
- Marrakech warms up: about 23 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C at night, with 7 rainy days on average.
- The desert is at its best: around Merzouga, about 24 °C by day and 10 °C at night, with barely 1 rainy day.
- The coast stays steady: 22 °C in Agadir and 20 °C in often-windy Essaouira.
- The north is green but wet: about 12 rainy days in Chefchaouen and 9 in Fes.
The end of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan 2027 is expected to end around 9 March. Eid al-Fitr, called Aid Sghir in Morocco, is expected around Wednesday 10 March 2027; the exact date depends on the moon sighting. It is a two-day public holiday and the biggest family celebration of the year:
- many shops, restaurants and sights close for at least the first day;
- in the days before, intercity trains and buses are packed, so book your journeys in advance;
- government offices and banks are closed for both public holidays.
For the first part of the month, still during Ramadan, see our guide to Ramadan 2027 in Morocco.
Easter and the time difference
Easter falls on Sunday 28 March 2027: European spring holidays push up demand and prices for flights and riads at the end of the month. On the same Sunday, the UK and the rest of Europe move to summer time, but Morocco does not: it has stayed on GMT all year since 20 September 2026. From 28 March, Morocco is therefore 1 hour behind London and 2 hours behind Paris, Madrid and Berlin. Double-check the times of your flights, transfers and calls.
Where to go in March
- The desert (Merzouga, Zagora): warm days, bearable nights.
- Marrakech and the Atlas valleys, when the fields and almond trees are green.
- The Atlantic coast, from Essaouira to Agadir, for sun and wind.
- Fes and Chefchaouen, with a rain jacket.
Long days
In Marrakech the sun rises around 7:00 in early March and around 6:25 at the end of the month; it sets between 18:30 and 18:50. That is between eleven and a half and twelve and a half hours of daylight, enough for long stages on the road.
What to pack
- Light clothes for the day and a jumper for the evening.
- A warm jacket for a night in the desert or at altitude.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat: the sun is already strong.
- A waterproof jacket if you are heading north.
Staying connected in March
Around Eid, opening hours change and many places close, so check before you go. Signal is good in the cities and along the main roads, patchier in the Atlas valleys and deep in the dunes; download offline maps. Pick a plan that matches the trip: 7 days for €24, 10 days for €32, 15 days for €45, with 1 GB a day at full speed then 512 Kbps, hotspot included.
See our Morocco eSIM plans and check that your phone is compatible. Also read Morocco in February and the best time to visit Morocco.