March · Morocco
Best time to visit Merzouga in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Merzouga in March
Average temperature 17°C, 4 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Merzouga scores 9.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Merzouga gates the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes-camel treks, desert camps, and sunrise gold over Morocco's tallest sand sea. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
March: the best month of the year in Merzouga
March averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Merzouga at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Merzouga in March?
- In March, Merzouga averages 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Merzouga?
- March earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Merzouga in March?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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