I'm planning a trip to Morocco with a private guide for a small group of friends (maybe 6-8 of us). We were thinking going in March. I noticed Ramadan ends March 19. If we overlap with Ramadan, would that be an issue? The guide says it wouldn't but I am curious if anyone here has 1st hand experience.
One reason for March (and not April or later) is because United has non-stops (from EWR) to Marrakesh, but only in the winter months, so I'd like to take advantage of that, as at least on one of the ends we'd fly to or from Marrakesh (maybe Casablanca for the other, but thinking of skipping Casablanca if we can do RT Marrakesh). We also prefer to go when it isn't high season.

There will be no problem if you have lunch in hotels working with non muslim tourists.
As you fly in and out of Marrakech, you will probably spend most time in the Atlas area.
There you will see that many small restaurants are closed until evening.
Most other things will work as usual.

Hi
I understand that Ramadan is a very lazy season as people is dedicated to prayer, streets are emptier, and some shops or restaurants don't open during the day. Although they are their uses, I knew that people was not in the best of moods to look after a customer because they are fasting and they feel the hunger.
All comes alive at sunset when people get together to eat and joy comes back again as also street life.
In my summary: The streets will be quieter but I am not sure if tourist attractions or restaurants will be open. Perhaps you will always be able to eat at your hotel.