What to do in Marrakech in February: weather, Ramadan 2027 and outings

February 2027 has two faces in Marrakech. The first week offers a mild, sunny winter, with riads well booked during the French school holidays. From around Monday 8 February, Ramadan changes the rhythm of the city: quieter days, lively evenings after the fast is broken. This guide brings together the weather, crowds, key dates, what to pack and the best ideas for visits and day trips in February 2027. Dates are those published in October 2026; Ramadan dates depend on the sighting of the moon.

Weather in Marrakech in February: milder than January

Jemaa el-Fna square lit up in the evening

According to the 1991-2020 normals for the Marrakech-Menara station (NOAA), February has an average high of 20.7 °C and an average low of 7.6 °C. About 26 mm of rain falls over 4 days. The sun shines roughly 7 to 9 hours a day from January to May (weather2travel). Nights stay cool, and the brief showers come mostly early in the month.

Normal (1991-2020)	February at Marrakech-Menara
Average maximum temperature	20.7 °C
Average minimum temperature	7.6 °C
Rainfall	26 mm, about 4 rainy days
Sunshine	about 7 to 9 hours a day

Crowds, prices and school holidays

The 2027 French winter holidays are staggered: zone C (including Paris) from Saturday 6 to Monday 22 February, zone A from Saturday 13 February to Monday 1 March, zone B from Saturday 20 February to Monday 8 March. Marrakech, about three hours by plane from Paris, attracts many families during these weeks: medina riads book up early and prices rise. Conversely, during Ramadan, tourist numbers often fall and prices drop. There are no Moroccan school holidays in February. To compare with other months, see the best time to visit Marrakech.

Ramadan 2027: around 8 February

Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around Monday 8 February and last until about 9 March. In Morocco the date is confirmed the day before after the crescent moon is sighted: it can vary by a day. Monuments stay open, sometimes with reduced hours; many small medina restaurants close during the day, while those in hotels and Gueliz keep serving. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking conspicuously in the street. In the evening, after the fast is broken, the city comes alive until late. During the month Morocco goes back to GMT: in 2026 the change took place on 15 February, and the 2027 dates will be announced a few weeks beforehand. Everything is detailed in our guide to Ramadan in Marrakech.

Other events in February 2027

There is no national public holiday in February. The 1-54 contemporary African art fair, which was held in February in 2026, is announced for 18 to 21 March 2027: do not look for it this month. The marathon takes place on 31 January: the city calms down the next day. For the rest of the year, see our Marrakech events calendar.

What to pack for February

A sweater and a warm jacket for the evening: night temperatures drop to around 7 °C.
Light clothes covering shoulders and knees, for the medina, even more so during Ramadan. See how to dress in Marrakech.
A light raincoat: a few showers are possible.
Closed shoes for wet cobblestones and day trips.
A scarf, useful for places of worship and the wind.

What to do in Marrakech in February

The gardens of La Mamounia, open onto the orange trees

Gardens in winter: orange trees in bloom, calm pools and snow-capped Atlas. The Majorelle Garden is best visited at opening time.
Medina museums: see our selection of Marrakech museums for rainy or very cold days.
Iftar and evenings during Ramadan: after the fast is broken, Jemaa el-Fna square and the terraces fill up.
A hammam to warm up: the hammam guide helps you choose.

Day trips from Marrakech in February

Oukaimeden: January and February are generally the snowiest months, but snow remains irregular. The resort is about 75 km away; the lifts are not running.
Ourika Valley: villages, orchards and views of white peaks; compare the valleys in our guide to the High Atlas from Marrakech.
Essaouira: a day on the coast, with wind and cool air. See day trips from Marrakech.
During Ramadan: favour short trips, as small restaurants along the road are often closed during the day.

February 2027 at a glance

Dates	Event	Place
6 – 22 February	French winter holidays, zone C	France
13 February – 1 March	Winter holidays, zone A	France
Around 8 February	Start of Ramadan (depending on the moon)	Whole city
20 February – 8 March	Winter holidays, zone B	France
All month	Snow at Oukaimeden (irregular)	High Atlas

Dates noted in October 2026; Ramadan depends on the sighting of the moon.

Going further

The previous month is the marathon month: read what to do in Marrakech in January. The next sees the end of Ramadan and the 1-54 fair: see what to do in Marrakech in March.