SeasonMapOuarzazate weather in March
Morocco
March in Ouarzazate: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #30 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 38% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Third interim break (spring) in Morocco, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ouarzazate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherOuarzazate's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ouarzazate in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
19 Feb – 19 MarClosuresStudios and kasbahs stay open but the town eats at sunset and works around it, and drivers on the long desert runs are fasting. Restaurants outside the hotels are shut by day. Source ↗
- Closure
Snow on the Tichka pass
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyRiskThe high pass over the Atlas closes at short notice after a snowfall, which cuts the direct road to Marrakesh and adds hours by the long way round. Check before committing to a loop. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ouarzazate — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ouarzazate in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- March in Ouarzazate: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in March?
- In March, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 8.6°C, with about 7.2 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in March?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in March.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — March
Within 300 km: Marrakesh's Almond blossom around 1 Feb – 5 Mar, and Imlil's Blossom in the valley around 20 Feb – 15 Apr.