Religious celebrations
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year and Mawlid follow the lunar Hijri calendar and shift by about 11 days each year.
Visiting during Ramadan
Daytime fasting changes opening hours, but evenings are lively. Be discreet when eating or drinking in public during the day, and book travel well ahead for Eid.
Moussems
A moussem is a local pilgrimage and fair, often around the tomb of a saint. The Tan-Tan moussem is recognised by UNESCO.
Fixed-date national holidays (confirm each year with official announcements)
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January |
| Independence Manifesto Day | 11 January |
| Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) | 14 January |
| Labour Day | 1 May |
| Throne Day | 30 July |
| Oued Ed-Dahab Day (Allegiance Day) | 14 August |
| Revolution of the King and the People | 20 August |
| Youth Day | 21 August |
| Green March Day | 6 November |
| Independence Day | 18 November |