The idea of covering yourself modestly is not intended to be oppressive, but rather offers a sort of protection against the misconceptions and notorious advances from the locals. Depending on when and where you plan to travel in Morocco the weather can range from mild through to sweltering, but becomes deceptively cool in the evenings. Although it seems counterintuitive to layer up in the heat, covering sun-exposed skin during the day with a soft, sheer scarf can actually help to keep you cool while also protecting your modesty.
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Get help. So how do people dress in Morocco? The annoying answer is it depends! Legally speaking, there is no dress code that tourists are obligated to stick to.
Still stuck? You can refer to my packing lists and outfit tips above for what to wear in Morocco as a woman. Luckily for guys, they get a lot more flexibility when it comes to choosing what to wear in Morocco. The most important thing to consider when deciding what shoes to wear in Morocco is comfort. I love walking in comfortable sandals, but others prefer close toed shoes because the streets especially in the Old Town can be really dusty and so your feet get pretty gross at the end of the day.
What I would avoid are impractical shoes like heels and flip flops for walking around, but otherwise, bring whatever shoes you find comfortable and match reasonably well with the clothing you bought.
One of the best parts about visiting Morocco is the abundance of cool shopping opportunities. Just be sure to shop around to get a good gauge on what a reasonable price is. Never buy from the first guy you see! Moroccan fashion is really cool!
Some of the designs really are gorgeous. Morocco temperatures in December vary quite a bit around the country. If you are trying to decide what to wear in Morocco in December, I have a sample winter packing list above, alongside different temperature estimations for the wintertime.
I hope you enjoyed this post crammed with detailed Morocco clothing advice! If you still have any questions on how to dress in Morocco or perhaps your own experiences and suggestions to share, feel free to comment below! Have a great trip! Thanks for this- Travelling to Morocco in October and been a bit concerned about what to wear.
Nice article , thanks for sharing. Excellent tips. I wrote an article about traditional Moroccan clothing ,if you want check it out and let me what you think.
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Of course, there are many female tourists who ignore the suggestion to cover up and bare quite a bit of skin in the streets. From what I saw, this just gets them more unwanted attention and their photo taken by local men. After all, we are visitors to this new country which has customs and traditions that are very different than our own. Customs that we want to explore and experience for ourselves.
Not only will it make you feel more comfortable, but it will probably make you feel better as a traveller as well. Please, do NOT travel without travel insurance! For just a couple bucks a day, you can save yourself a whole lot of stress and money. I like to recommend SafetyWing for travel medical insurance. Learn more about the importance of travel insurance here. Personally I would never give my hard-earned dollars to reward such bad behavior towards women.
More than anything, we vote with our travel budgets, and traveling to places like this sends the message that treating women like this is okay: we will tolerate it. Why would you go someplace where you know you will be in excessive danger and will be frequently harrassed? But, I choose to look at look at it more hopefully. Did I get harassed? I sure did. I held my ground.
Why is it ok to cover up there, but not in Middle Eastern or Muslim countries? Thanks for sharing Hannah. I hope to go to either Morocco or Jordan soon so your tips really help. Ready my Morocco packing list for women. Weather Guidelines: Button-up shirts are a great light option for the heat and to avoid sunburn in the warmer months.
However, as tourists, it will be fine for you to wear shorts. If you want to fit in a little better, then you could consider packing long pants. However, for the summer months or if you are going to the desert, you might want cargo shorts or something of that nature to stay cool. You should definitely bring comfortable walking shoes to wear in Morocco. Most tours involve a lot of walking to see the beautiful sights.
Sandals are convenient to keep your feet cool as long as they are sturdy. If you are going to the desert , you will want to have a pair of closed toed shoes available because the sand can burn your feet in the summer. Be aware that many women who pack high heels find they only wore them at dinners or restaurants. Many hotels and riads have lovely swimming pools for their guest. We choose to advise on the side of being conservative out of respect, so we advise a one piece or tankini for the women instead of a bikini.
In the same way, we advise men to bring swimming shorts instead of a Speedo. Moroccans do tend to dress up more than Americans. Although you still want to respect the Moroccan culture of modesty for these dinners, at a hotel you will be able to be more relaxed since it is a tourist environment. Personally, I would never be thinking about exercising on vacation, but there are those who love exercising wherever they go. If you will be using the gym in the hotel, then most exercise clothes that you are accustomed to wearing in your home country will be fine.
If you are planning on running outside, then women should pack pants past the knee with a long loose shirt. The length of the shirt is especially important if you are wearing leggings.
Contrary to popular belief, it can get quite cold in Morocco. We advise bringing a jacket or sweatshirt that you can wear in the evenings or mornings when it is chilly. It especially gets cold in the mountains or in the desert during the night. Make sure you leave some space in your suitcases for things you might purchase while in Morocco. Many visitors love the traditional dress of Morocco and want to bring a djellaba or kaftan back. A djellaba is the loose robe-like garment that Moroccan men and women wear over anything.
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