Morocco · month by month
Marrakech food calendar
What is in season in Marrakech, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Marrakech
The best of January: Tanjia, Oranges and clementines.
In season
- Oranges and clementines
Citrus at its sweetest in winter.
Dec–Mar
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Marrakech
The best of February: Harira and chebakia, Tanjia, Iftar at Jemaa el-Fnaa.
In season
- Oranges and clementines
Citrus at its sweetest in winter.
Dec–Mar
Eat it now
- Harira and chebakiaRamadan
The tomato and lentil soup with dates and honey sesame cookies to break the fast.
Feb–Mar - Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
On the calendar
- Iftar at Jemaa el-FnaaRamadan
The square's stalls come alive after sundown.
Feb–Mar
Plan around
- Ramadan hoursRamadan
Some restaurants close at lunch; alcohol is harder to find.
Feb–Mar
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Marrakech
Peak seasonThe best of March: Harira and chebakia, Tanjia, Iftar at Jemaa el-Fnaa.
In season
- Oranges and clementines
Citrus at its sweetest in winter.
Dec–Mar
Eat it now
- Harira and chebakiaRamadan
The tomato and lentil soup with dates and honey sesame cookies to break the fast.
Feb–Mar - Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
On the calendar
- Iftar at Jemaa el-FnaaRamadan
The square's stalls come alive after sundown.
Feb–Mar
Plan around
- Ramadan hoursRamadan
Some restaurants close at lunch; alcohol is harder to find.
Feb–Mar
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Marrakech
Peak seasonThe best of April: Tanjia, Apricots, cherries and almonds.
In season
- Apricots, cherries and almonds
Spring fruit from the Atlas valleys.
Apr–Jun
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Marrakech
Peak seasonThe best of May: Mechoui, Tanjia and Rose Festival.
In season
- Apricots, cherries and almonds
Spring fruit from the Atlas valleys.
Apr–Jun
Eat it now
- MechouiEid al-Adha
Whole roast lamb for the sacrifice feast.
May–Jun - Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
On the calendar
- One of the world’s 100 best food eventsRose FestivalUsually May · a season, not a single date
The Dades Valley's rose harvest festival, with rosewater sold everywhere and a rose queen.
How to go: Five hours from Marrakech over the High Atlas; stay in the Dades Gorges.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Marrakech
The best of June: Mechoui and Tanjia.
In season
- Apricots, cherries and almonds
Spring fruit from the Atlas valleys.
Apr–Jun
Eat it now
- MechouiEid al-Adha
Whole roast lamb for the sacrifice feast.
May–Jun - Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Marrakech
A hard monthThe best of July: Tanjia.
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Plan around
- Heat
Hot; eat in riads, not on rooftops at midday.
Jul–Aug
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Marrakech
A hard monthThe best of August: Tanjia.
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Plan around
- Heat
Hot; eat in riads, not on rooftops at midday.
Jul–Aug
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Marrakech
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Tanjia.
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Marrakech
Peak seasonThe best of October: Tanjia, Olives and new olive oil.
In season
- Olives and new olive oil
The harvest around the city; fresh oil on msemen at breakfast.
Oct–Dec
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Marrakech
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Tanjia, Olives and new olive oil.
In season
- Olives and new olive oil
The harvest around the city; fresh oil on msemen at breakfast.
Oct–Dec
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Marrakech
The best of December: Tanjia, Olives and new olive oil.
In season
- Olives and new olive oil
The harvest around the city; fresh oil on msemen at breakfast.
Oct–Dec - Oranges and clementines
Citrus at its sweetest in winter.
Dec–Mar
Eat it now
- Tanjia
The clay-pot beef slow-cooked in the ashes of the hammam fires.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.