Ramadan 2027 should begin around 8 February, according to astronomical calculations (Algérie360). Morocco has been on GMT all year since 20 September 2026, so European games set for 21:00 in Paris start at 20:00 in Marrakech, after iftar, and 18:45 games start at 17:45. The Champions League play-offs, on 16-17 and 23-24 February 2027, fall right in the holy month.
During Ramadan, Marrakech changes pace. The city slows down in the afternoon, gathers round the table for iftar, then heads back out in the evening, and many stay up until suhoor. Football fits in naturally: a 21:00 game in Paris starts at 20:00 in Marrakech, right after the meal. And this year there is nothing to recalculate: Morocco has been on GMT all year since 20 September 2026 (decree 2.26.530), so there is no clock switch for Ramadan any more.
This guide gathers what you need to plan an iftar, match and suhoor evening. For the games we show in Gueliz, see our page where to watch football in Marrakech.
When is Ramadan 2027?
Around Monday 8 February 2027, according to the astronomical calculations reported by Algérie360 and Tuniscope. In Morocco the official date is announced by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs after the crescent moon is sighted.
The month should end around 9 or 10 March 2027, with Eid al-Fitr right after. Treat these dates as markers, not certainties: a one-day difference is always possible. Ramadan moves about eleven days earlier each year, so it will keep falling in winter, in the middle of the European football season.
Does Morocco change its clocks during Ramadan?
Not any more. Until 2026 the Kingdom went back to GMT for the holy month (15 February to 22 March 2026). Since 20 September 2026 it has been on GMT permanently, so there is no switch. As far as we know, no clock change has been announced for 2027: check again as the holy month approaches. Our article what time is the Champions League in Morocco sets out the rule.
What time are games during Ramadan?
Champions League kick-offs are set for 18:45 and 21:00 Paris time (UEFA). During Ramadan 2027 Europe is still on winter time (it moves to summer time on 28 March), so Marrakech is one hour behind Paris. LaLiga and Ligue 1 follow the same gap.
| Kick-off in Paris | In Marrakech during Ramadan (GMT) | Compared with iftar |
|---|---|---|
| 18:45 | 17:45 | Before or around iftar, depending on the day |
| 21:00 | 20:00 | After iftar |
The 20:00 game is the most comfortable: you break the fast with family, then head out for kick-off. For the 17:45 game, check the official iftar time for Marrakech published by the Ministry of Habous; it changes every day.
The Ramadan 2027 calendar (as of 4 November 2026)
This section is dated and will be updated. Times are Marrakech time.
- Sunday 7 February 2027: PSG vs Marseille in Ligue 1, according to the LFP calendar reported by Foot Mercato. Probably the eve of Ramadan, time not yet set.
- 16-17 and 23-24 February 2027: Champions League play-offs, per UEFA. Kick-offs expected at 17:45 and 20:00.
- 9-10 and 16-17 March 2027: round of 16, first and second legs (UEFA). The first legs fall near the end of Ramadan and Eid; all of them take place before Europe moves to summer time, so still 17:45 and 20:00.
How to plan an iftar, match and suhoor evening
In three steps, no rushing. Iftar first, at home with family, at the call to maghrib. Then the match, in town, once the meal is over. Finally suhoor, the last meal before dawn, for those who stay up. It is the natural rhythm of Ramadan nights, with a match in the middle.
- For a big game, arrive before kick-off: on marquee nights, venues fill up fast.
- Coming as a group? Tell the venue in advance.
- Stay light during the match and keep some appetite for suhoor.
Where to watch the match during Ramadan in Marrakech
The local reflex is still the neighbourhood café, where people have always followed Real and Barça, as the expat.com guide to sport in Marrakech notes. In Gueliz, several bars and brasseries also show the big games. During Ramadan, many families look instead for an alcohol-free place where everyone has a seat.
That is what we offer at Kuma, 12 rue Khalid Ben El Oualid in Gueliz. Games are shown live on 4 TV screens with a professional beIN SPORTS subscription. Everything is alcohol-free and 100% halal, you come with family or friends, and dogs are welcome on the terrace. Kuma usually opens 10am to 4am; during Ramadan, the exact hours are confirmed on WhatsApp and Instagram before the first day.
On the menu, the Mexican fusion kitchen runs all evening: tacos, burgers and grilled dishes after the match, then crêpes, waffles, milkshakes and mocktails until suhoor. To stretch the night, our guide to what to do in Marrakech after midnight has more ideas.
FAQ
- When does Ramadan 2027 start in Morocco?
- Around Monday 8 February 2027, according to the astronomical calculations reported by Algérie360 and Tuniscope. The official date is announced in Morocco by the Ministry of Habous after the crescent moon is sighted. The month should end around 9 or 10 March 2027.
- Does Morocco change its clocks during Ramadan?
- Not any more. Morocco has been on GMT all year since 20 September 2026 (decree 2.26.530). As far as we know, no clock change has been announced for Ramadan 2027.
- What time is the Champions League during Ramadan?
- At 17:45 and 20:00 in Marrakech (18:45 and 21:00 in Paris). The 20:00 game starts after iftar.
- Which games fall during Ramadan 2027?
- The Champions League play-offs on 16-17 and 23-24 February 2027 per UEFA, then the round of 16 on 9-10 and 16-17 March. PSG vs Marseille in Ligue 1 is scheduled for Sunday 7 February 2027, the likely eve of Ramadan.
- Where can I watch the match after iftar in Marrakech?
- At Kuma in Gueliz: live on 4 TV screens with a professional beIN SPORTS subscription, no alcohol and 100% halal, with family or friends. Kuma usually opens 10am to 4am; Ramadan hours are confirmed on WhatsApp and Instagram.
