Regional capital · Marrakesh-Safi
Prayer times in Marrakesh
This page shows today’s salah times in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method, which is commonly used in Morocco.
Adhan times in Marrakesh today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Marrakesh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Marrakesh change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Marrakesh on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, against only 10 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 9:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Marrakesh and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:45 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:55 PM |
Marrakesh lies 287 km south-west of Rabat, so Dhuhr in Marrakesh is called about 5 minutes later than in Rabat. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Marrakesh.
Qibla in Marrakesh and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Marrakesh: 91.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,852 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Marrakesh is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Marrakesh during Ramadan
Ramadan in Marrakesh: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:18 PM, about 12 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Marrakesh
Marrakesh is located at 31.6342° N, 7.9999° W, in Marrakesh-Safi, in Morocco. Nearby places include Méchouar-Kasba (4 km), Tamansourt (17 km), and Ait Ourir (33 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Marrakesh
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
- Population
- 995,871
- Coordinates
- 31.63416, -7.99994
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 91.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,852 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Marrakesh
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Marrakesh comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:30 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:45 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Marrakesh in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Marrakesh
- Méchouar-Kasba4 km · south
- Tamansourt17 km · north-west
- Ait Ourir33 km · east
- Asni43 km · south
- Tamallalt50 km · north-east
- Amizmiz51 km · south-west
- Setti Fatma55 km · south-east
- Ben Guerir68 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Marrakesh
How long is the fast in Marrakesh during Ramadan?
About 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Marrakesh?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Marrakesh?
Fajr in Marrakesh changes with the seasons: about 3:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Marrakesh?
The Qibla in Marrakesh is 91.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,852 km away.
Do prayer times in Marrakesh differ from Rabat?
Yes. Marrakesh is 287 km from Rabat, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Marrakesh comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Rabat.