Rabat Weather in March

March weather in Rabat

March feels mild rather than hot. Afternoons reach about 19°C, while evenings cool to around 13°C. Rain falls on some days, and cloudy spells are common, but you'll also get sunny breaks. It's spring, and the weather suits walking between the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Udayas and the medina.

Wet pavements can make the steps and lanes around the Kasbah slippery, so take your time there after rain. The beach is pleasant for a stroll, but March isn't the best month to count on long, warm swims. For a day trip, the gardens and ruins at Chellah are a good fit for changeable skies.

Events and crowds

There's no major Rabat festival that happens every March. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, so it may fall in March in some years; Eid al-Fitr can also land then. If Ramadan overlaps your visit, expect daytime opening hours to change at some cafés and sights, with a livelier feel after sunset.

If you hate crowds, March is a comfortable time to visit. It's outside the busiest summer holiday period, though weekends and popular sights can still draw visitors. Prices are generally less pressured than in peak summer, but they vary by hotel and dates.

Make the most of your visit

Travelling with kids? March's mild weather works well for a relaxed visit to the Oudayas Garden and a wander through the medina, without the stronger summer heat.

For a practical local tip, use the Rabat-Salé tram to reach the Hassan Tower area, then walk on to the medina. If rain starts, duck into a café near the Kasbah for mint tea and a bowl of harira, a traditional Moroccan soup. Check Ramadan opening times if your trip overlaps the fasting month.