What to Wear in Morocco

Visitors are not required to follow a strict dress code in Morocco, and you will see a wide range of clothing in the big cities and tourist areas. Still, Morocco is a Muslim country with traditional values, and a few simple choices will make your trip more comfortable and show respect.

Loose, light clothes that cover the shoulders and the knees are comfortable and are accepted everywhere. This works especially well in the old medinas, in small towns and in the countryside, where people dress more traditionally.

• Women: a light shirt with sleeves, long skirts or trousers, and a scarf in your bag.
• Men: trousers are better than shorts in the medinas and small towns, and a t-shirt is fine.
• Swimwear is for the beach and the hotel pool.

Most mosques in Morocco are closed to non-Muslims. The main exception is the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, which can be visited with a guided tour. Cover your shoulders and knees there, and for any religious place.

• Comfortable closed shoes for the medinas, where the streets are uneven.
• Sandals or trainers for the desert, which you can empty of sand.
• A small bag that closes, for the busy souks.

Read our guide Before Your Sahara Trip for what to bring for the camp night.

If you are unsure about anything before your trip, send us your dates and your route and we will tell you what to expect.