We had a great day out from Rabat in the neighbouring city of Temara, Morocco. This lesser-known city far exceeded expectations for a great day out. And we found THE best market in Temara! It was absolutely buzzing despite being right in the midst of Ramadan in Morocco.
Read all about the market in Temara, Morocco.
About Temara, Morocco
Temara is a city in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco. Although it is not as well-known as the Morocco’s cosmopolitan capital city of Rabat, there are plenty of things to do in Temara.
The city has many popular attractions, including The Green Belt, Temara Paint Ball, Foret de Temara (Temara Forest) and the very vibrant Massira market in Temara, Morocco.
Where is the market in Temara, Morocco?
We found the best market in Temara city in the suburb of Massira.
There are different sectors of Massira but the best (biggest and busiest) market is in Massira II.
- Souk Massira II, Temara
Boulevard Moulay Ali Cherif
The area of Massira II is the biggest market area in Temara.
Which day is the market in Temara?
The market in Massira II in Temara, Mroocco is a daily market. (How good is that!).
We visited during Ramadan and contrary to what we thought (that perhaps the market would be quieter during the daytime) it was bustling and spilling out into the surrounding streets.
During Ramadan the market is busiest in the afternoons as people do their shopping for Iftar (the evening meal to break their fast).
But there are vendors and stall holders setting up in the morning.
About Massira market in Temara – the experience
A day out at Massira II in Temara, Morocco was a real highlight for us during Ramadan. We were expecting a standard market experience, but Temara was absolutely buzzing!
The streets were filled with what looked like regular vendors selling fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, and herbs. And so many special pastries, cakes, and breads for Ramadan.
There were streets with butcheries and fish stalls and fresh seafood selling on the roadside. Cars were lined up down the sides of the main road with their boots full of Batbout and small sandwiches and pastries.
The atmosphere of the market in Temara during Ramadan was abuzz with all kinds of vendors literally spilling out of the main street and into all the adjoining alleyways and side roads. It was a great experience of Morocco, markets and Ramadan!
Cash or card?
The entire market in Temara is cash only.
However, there are ATMs nearby on the main road in Temara.
Does it feel safe?
It absolutely feels safe walking around Temara and the market as a tourist. People are friendly and proud of their wares and produce.
Make sure to ask before taking photos of people.
There are many tourist shops, restaurants, and accommodation in Rabat and surrounding the Temara marketplace area. As the capital city of Morocco, Rabat is a popular tourist destination in Morocco. And so even the Temara souk is used to tourists visiting.
But as with any souk in Morocco, do remember you are visiting a local market, and these people are here to sell and buy their local produce.
And absolutely make sure to visit. The weekly market is one of the best things to do in Temara!
Getting to Temara, Morocco
Temara is located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and just south of the capital city of Rabat.
- Rabat to Temara: 18 min (14.6 km)
- Sale to Temara: 33 min (22.4 km)
- Mohammedia to Temara: 41 min (54.3 km)
- Casablanca to Temara: 55 min (77.7 km)
- Tangier to Temara: 2 hr 48 min (258.1 km)
Where to park for the market in Temara
If you are self-driving in Morocco, there is plenty of roadside parking along the main road through Massira in Temara.
We parked just a few minutes’ walk from the main roundabout and start of the market.
Final thoughts on Temara and the Massira market
Seriously, this market in Temara was a great experience of Moroccan culture and the hospitality during the month of Ramadan.
If you get the chance to visit Temara, Morocco definitely make sure to add Massira market to your itinerary.
What about other weekly markets in Morocco?
We can’t rate the weekly markets in Morocco highly enough! It is a fascinating way to get a glimpse of traditional, rural and weekly life in Morocco. And obviously a good place to stock up on fruit and vegetables or souvenirs and handicrafts.
There are weekly markets in Morocco that take place all over the country. Here are some more of our favourites:
- Zagora Weekly Market
- Tabounte Weekly Market
- Guelmim Camel Market
- Sidi Ifni Weekly Market
- Tafraoute Weekly Market
- Tamraght Weekly Market
- Agadir Weekly Anza Souk
Planning travel to Temara, Morocco and beyond
These are the companies we use while traveling fulltime as a family (for five years now) and ones that we would recommend to anyone booking travel to Morocco.
- Booking.com – The best all-around accommodation booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. There is a great selection of budget accommodation and be sure to check the filters and cancellation flexibility that we love!
- Skyscanner – We use this for all our flights. They are able to search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites often miss.
- GetYourGuide– Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions offered all around the world.
- SafetyWing – A global travel insurance that covers people from all over the world while outside their home country. You can buy it short or longterm; and even if you are out of the country.
- World Nomads – Travel insurance tailored for longterm travel and nomads (including those who have already left home). Make sure you have travel insurance before traveling to Morocco!
Read more about travel in Morocco
- Travel to Morocco: The Ultimate Morocco Travel Guide.
- Taking the ferry from Spain to Morocco.
- Everything you wanted to ask about driving in Morocco.
- Crossing the Morocco Mauritania border from Dakhla to Nouadhibou.
- Motorhome services in Morocco.
- A guide to campsites in Morocco.
- Buying a SIM card in Morocco (and how to get unlimited data).