Situation today (27 October 2026)
- UK advice (FCDO, 19 August 2026): general update (passports, outdoor activities, quad biking, hot air balloons, beaches and fires, money); the page we read lists no protests, floods, earthquake or region to avoid.
- Protests: none announced in our sources on 27 October 2026. Precedent: in September-October 2025, the GenZ 212 movement began after eight pregnant women died in a public hospital in Agadir; arrests took place on Jemaa el-Fna square from the third day, clashes in the Sidi Youssef district on the fifth day, and gatherings resumed on 18 October 2025 in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir (Moroccan and international press).
- Strikes: no national or transport strike (ONCF, Royal Air Maroc) announced for November in our sources. The latest dated announcements found concern health (29 January 2026) and higher education (3 to 5 February 2026).
- Earthquake: the 8 September 2023 earthquake in the High Atlas left reconstruction sites; no warning in force.
Calendar to the end of January 2027
| Date | Event | What it means for you | Status and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2026 to Jan. 2027 | Strike or protest affecting Marrakech | Nothing to report for now | None announced on 27 October |
| Friday 6 November | Green March anniversary (public holiday) | Offices and banks closed, some sites with reduced hours | Usual holiday, to be confirmed |
| Wednesday 18 November | Independence Day (public holiday) | Offices and banks closed | Usual holiday, to be confirmed |
| Nov. to March | Rainy season and snow on the Atlas | Heavy rain, mountain roads sometimes closed (Tichka pass), excursions cancelled | Usual season, check the day before |
| 1 and 11 January | New Year and Independence Manifesto Day | Public holidays, heavy crowds | Usual holidays |
| About 8 Feb. to 9 March 2027 (outside the period) | Ramadan | Restaurants closed by day, reduced hours, souks calmer in the afternoon | Dates to be confirmed with the moon; Eid around 9-10 March |
Safety, weather and earthquake
- Gatherings: avoid Jemaa el-Fna square and main avenues during any unnotified gathering, and follow the instructions of the security forces.
- Weather: in winter, cold nights, rain and snow on the High Atlas; excursions to the Ourika, Ouarzazate or the passes may be postponed.
- Earthquake: the country is seismic; local instructions apply.
- Everyday safety: see our guide on safety in Marrakech.
What to do: refunds, insurance, alternatives
- On a gathering or rainy day: gardens close in bad weather; a museum, such as the Majorelle Garden and the Berber Museum, can be booked with free cancellation.
- Excursions: book with flexible cancellation, since Atlas passes are sometimes closed by snow.
- Ramadan: plan meals ahead and respect local customs in public.
Keep your tickets, receipts and a screenshot of the announcement. For a flight, the airline must offer a refund or rerouting; the fixed compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 depends on the cause of the disruption and only applies to flights leaving the EU, or arriving in the EU with a European airline. Before booking anything non-refundable (hotel, train, excursion), read the cancellation terms.
What if you fall ill or get hurt during the trip? A disruption does not help when there is an accident. SafetyWing (bought online, for the length of the trip) covers medical costs and evacuation; it is not cancellation insurance, so read its trip-interruption terms before counting on it for a strike or a missed flight. See our travel insurance guide.
See also our safety and scams guide.
What to do safely during protests
Here is a plan B if a rally or day of protest affects the city.
- Avoid on protest days: the main squares and avenues of big cities on protest days, including Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech.
- A low-risk outing: 3 valleys Atlas day trip, away from the city and its squares.
- A low-risk outing: Agafay desert by quad or camel, 40 minutes from the city, outside the rally areas.
- Hotel with free cancellation: See hotels in la Palmeraie (free cancellation), away from the centre, refundable if plans change.
FAQ
Are there protests in Marrakech right now?
None is announced in our sources as of 27 October 2026. A youth movement took place in September-October 2025.
Is there a transport strike in Morocco in November 2026?
None is announced in our sources as of 27 October 2026.
When is Ramadan 2027?
About 8 February to 9 March 2027, depending on the moon: to be confirmed.
Sources checked on 27 October 2026: FCDO Morocco (19 August 2026), Le Desk, Le Temps, Hespress, Tunisie Numérique and allAfrica (2025-2026), Moroccan press (January-February 2026). This page will be updated if a gathering or strike is announced.
