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Marrakesh-Safi Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in March.

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Planning a journey to Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Marrakesh-Safi in March

Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco is a region in Morocco. March in Marrakesh-Safi generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Tacheddirt at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Douar Khalifa Ben Mbarek at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Douar Khalifa Ben Mbarek and 3°C (37°F) in Tacheddirt.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Safi with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Asni with 69 mm (2.7 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Marrakech.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Marrakech enjoys approximately 248 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Marrakesh-Safi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Marrakesh-Safi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marrakech)

January19°C (66°F) February20°C (68°F) March23°C (73°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune32°C (90°F) July36°C (97°F) August35°C (95°F) September31°C (88°F) October28°C (82°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Marrakesh-Safi in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Marrakesh-Safi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Marrakesh-Safi

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?

Temperature range in Marrakesh-Safi (March)

Precipitation variation in Marrakesh-Safi (March)

Marrakech

In March Marrakech generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
248 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Essaouira

In March Essaouira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
249 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Imlil

In March Imlil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
248 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Dar Caïd Layadi

In March Dar Caïd Layadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
248 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Douar Caïd Layadi

In March Douar Caïd Layadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
248 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Marrakesh-Safi, in Morocco.

In our records: Morocco March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Morocco in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Morocco brought 319 mm (13 in) in Sidi Kaouki on March 14, 2011.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Marrakesh-Safi in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marrakech 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Essaouira 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Imlil 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dar Caïd Layadi 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Douar Caïd Layadi 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Sidi Kaouki 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Marrakesh-Safi weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in March?

In March, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco generally has perfect weather conditions. Marrakech sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in March?

Average temperatures in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco during March range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Marrakech.

Does Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. Marrakech averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. Typically, the climate in Marrakech is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Marrakech. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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