Tangier Weather in March

March weather

Tangier feels mild in March, with daytime highs around 17°C and nights near 13°C. The air can feel damp, and rain falls on about 10 days. You'll still get sunny spells, but clouds can roll in quickly.

It's a good month for wandering the Kasbah and medina, then taking a break in a café around Grand Socco. A walk at Cap Spartel works well between showers. Skip relying on a full beach day; March is better for coastal views than lounging by the water. After rain, watch your footing on the medina's steep, smooth lanes.

What's on

There isn't a major fixed festival that defines March in Tangier. Ramadan may fall partly or fully in the month, since its dates shift each year. If it does, some cafés and restaurants may change their daytime hours, while evenings around the medina feel livelier after sunset.

For families, March's cooler days make exploring the Kasbah easier than during Tangier's hotter summer stretch.

Crowds and local tips

March is quieter than the busy summer months, and you'll usually find a calmer feel around the medina and waterfront. It's also outside the main high season, so stays can cost less than in peak summer. Rain is the trade-off, and April is usually drier.

For a practical local tip, take a petit taxi to the entrance of the Tangier Kasbah if you'd rather not climb from Grand Socco on a wet day. The lanes are steep, and the taxi can save your legs for exploring. Finish with mint tea near the Kasbah Museum while a shower passes.