Trekking in Morocco in March: Desert, Anti-Atlas & Snowy High Atlas
Where to trek in Morocco in March: the desert at its best, a still-green Anti-Atlas, snow on the High Atlas peaks. Treks run by local agencies — book direct, 0% commission.
- Trips
- 17
- Length
- 2 to 17 days
- Max. altitude
- 2,601 m
Where March works, and where it doesn't
The full guide: when to go- SaharaIdealThe year’s best balance: gentle warmth, kind nights and very clear skies.3 treks this month
- Anti-AtlasIdealPerfect temperatures, still-green vegetation and excellent visibility on Jebel Sirwa.7 treks this month
- RifGoodThe rains ease off and the forest is brilliantly green. Still pack a shell.No treks this month
- ToubkalPossible with careStill deep snow up high, but longer and milder days. A fine mountaineering season — not yet a walk.3 treks this month
- M'GounPossible with careSnowmelt begins: high, cold river crossings and muddy trails. Beautiful but demanding.2 treks this month
17 treks for March
March, in practice.
March is the month when almost all of southern Morocco is good for walking. In the Sahara, it is the best compromise of the year: gentle warmth by day, mild nights at camp and very clear skies. In the Anti-Atlas, the landscape is still green after winter and visibility stretches as far as the Siroua massif.
Higher up, winter isn't over yet. Toubkal is still snow-covered: longer days make it a fine mountaineering season, but the ascent requires crampons, an ice axe and a guide (see Toubkal ascents). In the M'Goun, the snowmelt is starting: high, cold river crossings and muddy trails. These high-altitude treks are for experienced walkers, and conditions should be checked with the agency just before departure.
For a first trek in Morocco in March, the desert and the Anti-Atlas are the safe bets. If you'd rather walk the flowering High Atlas valleys without winter gear, wait for April or May. Nothing fits your dates? Tell us about your trip and a local agency will reply directly.
Asked before every March departure.
Do you need crampons for Toubkal in March?
Usually, yes. In March, snow and ice still cover the upper part of the standard route, especially early in the morning. Crampons, an ice axe and a mountain guide are the norm at this time of year. Ask the agency whether the equipment is provided or can be rented locally in Imlil.
Can you cross the M'Goun in March?
Some routes are possible, but the full traverse usually isn't: the passes are still snowy and the snowmelt makes river crossings high and cold. Agencies adapt the route to current conditions. For a full traverse of the massif, aim for June to September instead.
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