Ramadan, Eid and Public Holidays in Morocco 2012

ben on 19th December 2011 | 2 comments |

Ramadan and Eid can have a considerable impact on travel in Morocco. Please take note of the projected dates. It is worth noting that the actual dates are defined by lunar sightings and are not confirmed until very late.

Ramadan lasts for around a month. During this period, practicing Muslims in Morocco will be observing a fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset. In most circumstances this will have little impact on visitors. Food and drink are still readily available throughout the day. Some visitors have expressed feeling uncomfortable being served food particularly on trek by their cook when they know that the guide and cook aren't eating themselves. As a general rule, only fitter guides work during Ramadan and they want the work during this period. However if you are worried about this, then consider visiting outside the month of Ramadan.

Eid Al Fitr (end of Ramadam) and Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) are usually observed by a public holiday and a day of celebration. Many guides and cooks don't work on the day. It is not unusual for hotel kitchens to be closed, but there you will be able to find a meal in a restaurant. We don't tend to offer treks that overlap with Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha.

Dates for Ramadan and Eid in Morocco in 2012:

Ramadan: 20th July - 18th August

Eid Al Fitr: 19th August

Eid Al Adha: 26th October

 

Comments (2)

1. may i bring your attention to a typo in the second sentence. i believe the word FAST should replace the word FEAST. i'm sure it was an honest mistake.

   rita chikhi 26th March 2012

2. Now corrected. Thanks!

   ben 12th April 2012

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