Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in March
What March is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm, pleasant days and green fields around the city; one of the best months for the medina and the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny and green, with gardens in bloom and snow still on the Atlas peaks; the busiest and priciest season, especially around Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · Medina
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Combine it with the Marrakech Museum and the Maison de la Photographie, both a few minutes' walk away.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
- Photo spot
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Market · Medina
The souks
North of Jemaa el-Fnaa, a maze of covered lanes is divided by trade: Souk Semmarine for textiles and slippers, the dyers' souk with skeins of coloured wool drying overhead, the metalworkers of Souk Haddadine, and stalls of leather, lanterns, spices and carpets.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
Museum · Gueliz
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
Buy a combined ticket with Jardin Majorelle and see the museum first while the garden is at its busiest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Historic site · Kasbah
Saadian Tombs
Sealed off for centuries and rediscovered in 1917, the tombs of the Saadian dynasty lie beside the Kasbah Mosque.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Marrakech?
One of the best months to visit Marrakech. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
Marrakech in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Warm, pleasant days and green fields around the city; one of the best months for the medina and the mountains.
+How warm is Marrakech in March?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.