Weather in Marrakech in March: spring arrives
The 1991-2020 normals for the Marrakech-Menara station (NOAA) give an average March high of 23.6 °C and an average low of 10.3 °C. With 35 mm over 5 days, it is the rainiest month of the year, but the showers are brief. The sun shines roughly 7 to 9 hours a day from January to May (weather2travel).
| Normal (1991-2020) | March at Marrakech-Menara |
|---|---|
| Average maximum temperature | 23.6 °C |
| Average minimum temperature | 10.3 °C |
| Rainfall | 35 mm, about 5 rainy days |
| Sunshine | about 7 to 9 hours a day |
Crowds, prices and school holidays
March is the start of the spring high season. The Moroccan Ministry of Education holidays run from 21 to 28 March 2027, and Easter falls on Sunday 28 March: Moroccan families and European travellers end up in the same riads. French spring holidays start on 3 April for zone C; the end of zone B's winter holidays (until 8 March) overlaps the first week of the month. During the 1-54 fair, hotels near La Mamounia are in high demand. See the best time to visit Marrakech to place March in the year.
End of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan 2027 is expected to end around 9 March, and Eid al-Fitr is expected around 9 or 10 March. The exact date is confirmed the day before, depending on the sighting of the moon. During the two days of celebration, many medina shops close and some sites adjust their hours; families visit each other and trains and coaches are packed. Morocco returns to GMT+1 at the end of the holy month: in 2026 this happened on 22 March, and the 2027 date will be announced a few weeks beforehand. Practical advice in our guide to Ramadan in Marrakech.
March 2027 events
1-54 fair: 18 to 21 March
The 1-54 fair, devoted to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, is held at the La Mamounia hotel from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 March 2027. The first two days are reserved for guests and the press; the public is admitted on Saturday 20 (11 am to 7 pm) and Sunday 21 March (11 am to 6 pm), with a ticket bought on the official 1-54 website, where the price will be published. Related exhibitions open in the city's galleries: see our guide to art galleries in Marrakech.
Other events
- Hassan II Grand Prix tennis: an ATP 250 tournament at the Royal Tennis Club of Marrakech, usually held at the end of March or the start of April; the 2027 dates have not been published.
- Rallye Aicha des Gazelles: from 20 March to 3 April 2027 in the southern desert, finishing in Essaouira; it does not pass through Marrakech.
What to pack for March
- A jacket or sweater for evenings around 10 °C. See how to dress in Marrakech.
- A light raincoat: March is still the rainiest month.
- Light clothes covering shoulders and knees for afternoons at 24 °C.
- Closed shoes that grip on damp cobblestones.
- A scarf and sunglasses.
What to do in Marrakech in March
- Gardens in spring: flowers and pools are at their best; our guide to the gardens of Marrakech compares them.
- Three days of visits: Marrakech in 3 days offers an itinerary.
- Galleries during 1-54 week, and rooftop terraces for the first mild evenings.
- Rainy days: what to do in Marrakech when it rains lists indoor visits.
Day trips from Marrakech in March
- Ourika Valley and Imlil: waterfalls are flowing and the Atlas still has snow. Our guide to the High Atlas from Marrakech compares the valleys.
- Ouzoud Falls: in spring, the flow is at its peak and the vegetation is green; the Ouzoud page gives access details.
- Agafay Desert: pleasant temperatures by day, cool evenings.
- Essaouira and other outings are compared in day trips from Marrakech.
March 2027 at a glance
| Dates | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Around 9 March | End of Ramadan (depending on the moon) | Whole city |
| Around 9 or 10 March | Eid al-Fitr (depending on the moon) | Whole city |
| 18 – 21 March | 1-54 fair (public on 20 and 21) | La Mamounia |
| 20 March – 3 April | Rallye Aicha des Gazelles (finish in Essaouira) | Southern Morocco |
| 21 – 28 March | Moroccan school holidays | Morocco |
| Sunday 28 March | Easter | — |
Dates noted in October 2026; religious holidays can vary by a day.
Going further
The previous month is Ramadan month: see what to do in Marrakech in February. For what comes next, read what to do in Marrakech in April. All the year's events are in the Marrakech events calendar.
