March · Morocco
Best time to visit Marrakech in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Marrakech in March
Average temperature 16°C, 50 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Marrakech scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Marrakech comes alive through detail: cedar doors, spice stalls, tiled courtyards, and rooftop evenings are easiest to absorb in the milder months of spring and autumn.
March ranks 4th of 12 for Marrakech — one of the best windows
March averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Marrakech (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Marrakech in March?
- In March, Marrakech averages 16°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Marrakech?
- March earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Marrakech in March?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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