The short answer
No, not any more. Morocco moved permanently to GMT (UTC+0) on 20 September 2026, so there is no clock change during Ramadan or at any other time of year. Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February and run to about 9 March, and the clocks will stay exactly where they are.
In more detail
Until 2026 Morocco spent most of the year an hour ahead of GMT and switched back for the month of Ramadan, then forward again afterwards. Flights, trains and tour times all had to be checked twice. The permanent return to GMT removes that.
What still changes during Ramadan is the rhythm of the day, not the clock. Monuments close earlier, around 16:00 at the palaces, the city goes quiet in the late afternoon, and everything comes alive after the sunset meal. Plan sightseeing for the morning.
Ramadan dates follow the moon and are confirmed after the sighting, so treat the dates as approximate until shortly before you travel.
For travellers from the UK the effect is simple: Marrakech matches London in winter and is one hour behind during British Summer Time. For most of continental Europe it is one hour behind in winter and two in summer.
Good to know
- Ignore any app or blog that mentions a Ramadan time switch.
- During Ramadan, see the palaces in the morning.
- Be somewhere good for the sunset ftour.