Rabat – Are you traveling to Morocco this summer and your vacation dates fall during Ramadan? Are you worried there might not be enough activities during the holy month? Worry not! From sightseeing to delicious dishes, Morocco is a holiday destination even during Ramadan. Take a look at our Must-Do Ramadan Activities to get the gist of some of the culturally enriching experiences Morocco has to offer.
Have Iftar and a Suhur Meal
The iftar meal with which Muslims break their fast after sunset, is a celebration in Morocco. Cities burst to life with endless feasts and plenty of the traditional Moroccan tomato soup. From the ambrosial foods to the gatherings of family and friends, be sure that iftar will be one of your favorite experiences while visiting Morocco during Ramadan.
If you’re acquainted with Moroccan families, make sure to schedule an Iftar together as it can guarantee a genuine Ramadan Moroccan experience and some delicious home cooked food.
Suhur, a pre-fast meal taken before dawn, is also worth a try. So, make sure to experience it as well.
Experience Suhur and Iftar on the beach
The early morning and post-sunset hours in summer are usually the best for a visit. Pack up your food and blankets and enjoy your feast by the waves and sand.
Do Some Shopping
A trip to Morocco would be incomplete without a post-iftar shopping trip to the local market, which offers Ramadan related items such as Moroccan-style candle holders, misbaha and lanterns.
Right after iftar, people come out to enjoy the medinas,gardens, henna artists, street art performers and many more things.
Big cities in Morocco tend to live life in haste. The holy month, however, slows things down. Work hours are generally shorter and shopping centers are a lot less crowded and busy, a perfect occasion for shopping and contemplation on the cities.
Eat in Fast-food Restaurants
Tourists won’t have trouble exploring Morocco during Ramadan as most of the tourist attractions are available during the day.
Fast food restaurants, such as McDonalds and Quick don’t close during the holy month, in case you want to grab food as you enjoy the location you are in.
See the Mosques
An ideal way to understand the spiritual importance of Ramadan is to pay the surrounding mosques a visit and observe the time and energy Muslims devote to prayer during Ramadan.
