Visiting Marrakech during Ramadan is a great idea. It is a period
particular reason. All places to visit remain open, just check
times which may change compared to the rest of the year. The gardens will be good
less crowded than usual. No queues in front of the monuments, a dream! THE
restaurants will serve you throughout the day. All excursions and activities have
place as usual. Marrakech is calmer than usual, but as the city approaches
breaking the fast it becomes a little electric, we advise you not to travel in the
busy streets because the Marrakchis are impatient to return and circulate in a manner
even crazier than usual. Go enjoy a Ftour (breakfast in Arabic, first
meal after a day of fasting) in the many restaurants that offer it, a
multitude of dishes to taste, fruit juices, cakes, dates, a real treat!
Then go for a walk around the square where the atmosphere is festive, without forgetting a beautiful
moment of contemplation during the last prayer of the day at the Koutoubia Mosque,
or the Marrakchis pray together on the esplanade because there is not enough room for
receive them all. Emotions guaranteed.
In summary, in the morning not much happens in the streets but as the day progresses
the more the streets come alive, then electric period 1 hour before breaking the fast, followed by a
half an hour extremely calm, and life comes back with a vengeance!
Here are some simple and not so restrictive rules: During the fasting period, the
Muslims cannot drink or eat, it is best to avoid gulping down your bottle
of water in full view of everyone, you can do it discreetly. Know that even
if you are seen, no one will reproach you, quite the contrary. On your side
wardrobe, it is better to wear clothes that hide your shapes, t-shirts
not too low-cut, skirts not too short, clothes not too tight. But at
Marrakech in a long dress/skirt or in fine pants or in linen and wide shirts we are
perfectly on point! Don’t seek conflict, even if they shouldn’t,
some are a little soupy, on edge….

When is Ramadan?
The start of Ramadan fluctuates each year as the Islamic lunar calendar follows the
phases of the Moon. The start and end of Ramadan are determined by a committee
Moon observation center in Saudi Arabia. The first day starts the next day
of the observation of the new crescent Moon by the said committee. The observation may prove
delicate because the crescent moon is then rather pale and visible for only a

twenty minutes. If the Moon is not visible to the naked eye due to haze or
clouds, calculations are applied to determine the presence of the Moon in the sky.
This year it is estimated around March 23 to April 20, 2023.
The origins of Ramadan?
Ramadan is one of the months of the Islamic calendar. He was also one of the former
Arabic calendars. The name Ramadan comes from the Arabic root « ar-ramad », which means
“overwhelming heat”. In the year 610, the angel Gabriel appeared to the prophet Muhammad and he
would have revealed the Koran, the Islamic holy book. This revelation, Laylat Al Qadar – or the “Night
of Destiny” – would have taken place during Ramadan. Muslims thus fast during this
month to commemorate the revelation of the Quran.
What do Muslims do, or don’t do, during the month of Ramadan?
During Ramadan, Muslims seek to grow spiritually and strengthen their
relationships with Allah. They do this by praying and reciting the Quran, making their actions
intentional and disinterested, and refraining from backbiting, lying and misusing
of violence.
Throughout the month, Muslims fast, also abstaining from drinking and eating.
sexual intercourse between sunrise and sunset. Fasting is obligatory for all
Muslims, with the exception of the sick, pregnant women, travelers, people
elderly or menstruating. Missed fasting days can be made up during the
rest of the year, either all at once or a day here and there.