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Business hours
Business hours in Marrakesh
Planning guide for typical business hours in Marrakesh, Morocco. Covers standard operating times for corporate offices, banks, government administration, retail souks, and dining venues across the city.
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Offices
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
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Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PMCommercial, corporate, and professional service firm schedules in Marrakesh.
MonToday
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Standard weekday split schedule.
Tue
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Standard weekday split schedule.
Wed
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Standard weekday split schedule.
Thu
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Standard weekday split schedule.
Fri
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, 3:00 PM-6:30 PM
Extended midday pause for Friday prayer.
Sat
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Limited morning office hours at select firms.
Sun
Closed
Closed on Sunday.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Morocco
01 Jan New Year's DayRas l' âm Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Jan Proclamation of IndependenceTakdim watikat al-istiqlal Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Jan Amazigh New YearId Yennayer Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayEid Ash-Shughl Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Jul EnthronementEid Al-Ârch Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Aug Zikra Oued Ed-DahabOued Ed-Dahab Day 11 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Aug Revolution of the King and the PeopleThawrat al malik wa shâab 17 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Aug Youth DayEid Al Chabab 18 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Nov Green MarchEid Al Massira Al Khadra 95 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
18 Nov Independence DayEid Al Istiqulal 107 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Midday Pause and Prayer Breaks
Many traditional shops in the Medina and private offices take a break during the hottest afternoon hours. On Fridays, expect extended afternoon closures between 12:30 and 15:00 for prayer.
Ramadan Schedule Adjustments
During the holy month of Ramadan, Morocco adopts special continuous working hours. Public offices typically operate from 09:00 to 15:00, while dining and retail hours shift heavily toward evening and late-night activity.
Medina Souks vs. Modern Malls
Boutiques in Gueliz and souks in the historic Medina often follow split shifts or traditional hours. In contrast, modern shopping venues like Carre Eden run continuous schedules daily from 09:00 or 10:00 to 22:00.
Banking and Payment Access
Commercial banks close on weekends and public holidays. Digital banking and ATMs in central Marrakesh are available around the clock, with select express locations offering extended self-service access.