Yes, with a programme designed for the period. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, so its dates move earlier each year and must be checked against the official announcement. Plan the schedule around sunset, treat the iftar, the meal that breaks the fast, as the centre of the evening, keep the tone respectful, and decide these points at the brief rather than a few weeks before.

Dates: check them every year

Ramadan is not fixed to the civil calendar. It starts roughly ten to eleven days earlier each year, and the exact first day is confirmed locally by the official announcement. According to astronomical calendars, Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in February, but treat that as an estimate and always confirm the dates with official sources before you commit to a programme.

After Ramadan comes Eid al-Fitr, a holiday period during which travel demand and availability change. If your group travels near that time, check flights and accommodation early.

Adapt the schedule to the rhythm of the day

During Ramadan, the day and the evening are organised around sunset. Many guests are fasting, so a programme built for the afternoon may need to move to the evening, and the sessions of the day are lighter and shorter. Evening timings depend on the date and are studied with you from the brief, rather than set in advance.

Keep the afternoon free or light.
Start the main part of the programme at or after sunset.
Avoid physically demanding activities in the heat of the day.
Leave enough time between arrival, the iftar and the rest of the evening.

Iftar dinners in the desert

An iftar in the desert is a gathering that happens at a natural moment: the sun goes down over the Agafay plateau, the group sits together and the fast is broken at the long table. The Long Table Marrakech is a fully privatised site, 40 minutes from Marrakech, where one group at a time is hosted. The menu and the order of the meal are composed with you from the brief.

The programme after the meal also deserves thought. Some groups want live music, others prefer a quieter evening with stargazing. Discuss it at the brief so the evening matches the occasion and the guests.

Respect and tone

If your group is mixed, with guests who observe Ramadan and guests who do not, the aim is that everyone feels comfortable. A few simple principles help:

Announce the schedule in advance so everyone knows what to expect.
Avoid eating or serving in front of guests who are fasting until the iftar.
Choose music and activities that suit a respectful atmosphere.
Ask your Moroccan partners and your guests what matters to them.

What to decide at the brief

The exact dates, confirmed with official sources.
Whether the event is an iftar dinner or an evening after the iftar.
The profile of the guests: how many observe Ramadan.
The type of music and activities, if any.
The transfers and the arrival times around sunset.
A plan for guests who have dietary or other needs.

Key points to remember

Ramadan dates change each year: confirm them with official sources.
Build the programme around sunset and the iftar.
Keep afternoons light and the tone respectful.
Settle schedule, music and menu at the brief.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start?

The date depends on the lunar calendar and the official announcement, so always check with official sources. It is expected in February 2027 according to astronomical calendars.

Is it appropriate to hold an event during Ramadan?

Many organisations do, with a programme adapted to the period. Ask your Moroccan partners and consider your guests before you decide.

Can you host an iftar dinner at the site?

Yes, an iftar dinner at the long table can be composed with you. The timing is studied with you from the brief.

How many guests can attend?

Base formats run from 30 to 300 guests, with up to 300 seated at dinner. Smaller or larger on request.

For the full picture, read about private events for 30 to 300 guests and the 200-guest venue page. For company programmes, see corporate events in Marrakech. Then send us your brief, or write to table@thelongtablemarrakech.com. We take bookings from mid-December 2026.