Stay Updated: Marrakech Closures, Weather & Holiday Warnings
Real-time alerts for travelers: find out what’s closed, restricted, or disrupted in Marrakech so you can avoid scams and plan with confidence.
📆 This Month’s Critical Alerts
- Bahia Palace – Closed for renovations until August 15, 2025
- Rue Riad Zitoun – Daytime construction noise, avoid noon–5PM
- El Badi Palace – Closed Mondays
🕓 Restricted Hours
- Jemaa El Fna stalls – Open only after 8:30 PM during Ramadan
- Majorelle Garden – Temporary shortened hours (check before)
- Saadian Tombs – Partial closures during holidays
🕌 Religious Calendar Notes
- Ramadan 2025: March 1 – March 29
- Restaurants closed before sunset
- Expect delays with taxis around Iftar (sunset meal)
- Be respectful — avoid public eating before sunset
☀️ Seasonal & Weather Warnings
- Heat wave alert: 42°C+ expected July 22–30
- Sahara tours: Some suspended due to heat — call ahead
- Atlas treks: Mornings only advised
📚 Moroccan School Holidays 2025–2026
During Moroccan school vacations, many tourist sites become much more crowded with local families. Expect longer lines, less quiet, and peak demand at popular attractions like Jemaa El Fna, Majorelle Garden, and Aquaparks.
- Fall Break: October 19–26, 2025
- Winter Break: December 7–14, 2025
- New Year Break: January 1–2, 2026 (Independence/Vacation overlap)
- Mid-Year Break: January 25 – February 1, 2026
- Spring Break: March 15–22, 2026
- Late Spring Break: May 3–10, 2026
Tip: Book tours early and visit popular sites in the early morning to avoid peak local crowds.