Visiting Morocco in March

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The cooler days of winter are over, and spring is beginning across Morocco this month with more sun, less rain and flowers blooming across the country. If you’re visiting towards the start of the month, the weather can still be unpredictable but by late March, it’s one of the best times for a holiday in Morocco. It’s getting busier this month, but you’ll still escape the crowds as you head out sightseeing in the country’s ancient cities.

Early mornings and evenings can be cool, but it’s around 24C in Marrakech, and 20C or higher in some of the other cities like Fes and Meknes. In pretty Chefchaouen, it’s only a couple of degrees cooler, so ideal for strolling those picturesque blue streets and seeing how many shades you can spot.

In the mountains, hiking season is underway with spring blooms and lush greenery after the winter rain. If you’re looking for an active adventure, head out along Berber paths to find mountain villages, or soak up the scenery at a slightly more relaxed pace in the Atlas Mountains, as well as in the foothills at Tafraoute where you can visit local villages and enjoy strolling past palms in the shadow of the peaks. If you’re looking for a challenge, the paths to Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in north Africa, should all have emerged from the snow by the end of the month too.

The Dades Valley is in full bloom too, the ideal time to explore the sights of the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, as it’s known. The nights are no longer as cold in the Sahara either, but it’s not too hot yet for an adventure in the desert – you may still encounter sandstorms, but take a tip from the Sahrawi and bring a scarf to wrap around your face if so. Team a single night visit with Ait Benhaddou or travel in traditional style by camel. For an unusual alternative, consider the Stone Desert of Agafay, only around an hour from Marrakech for a desert adventure with a difference and deliciously warm days.

Or if you’re looking to chill out on the beach, the weather is perfect for a stay in Agadir, hovering around the low 20Cs, while it’s warm and not too windy in Essaouira as well.

Best for: Spring flowers, city sightseeing, trekking, desert adventures, beach breaks without the crowds