When to go · Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen in March

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Morocco: Spring begins; good desert weather. Ramadan runs into early March 2027 (check).

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 19°C66°F / 7°C45°F; average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Morocco overall
Prices: Medium; Morocco overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMorocco month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Morocco: Spring begins; good desert weather. Ramadan runs into early March 2027 (check).

Weather in March

Long-term averages

ChefchaouenHighs around 19 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 45 °F, rain on about 8 days
Rif and the north, Morocco · Chefchaouen, Tetouanfine
The wettest part of the country in winter; green and cool in spring.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Ramadan big impact
About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Morocco
Daytime cafés close outside tourist areas; shorter hours; lively evenings; clocks go back an hour.
Eid al-Fitr big impact
About 10 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Morocco
Two days off; transport full before and after.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Morocco overall: Medium
Prices · Morocco overall: Medium

Morocco overall: Spring begins; good desert weather. Ramadan runs into early March 2027 (check).

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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