Morocco was the first country with a majorly Muslim population that I ever visited, and I decided that wrapping my sarong around my head would be appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It turns out, it wasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could definitely pass as a Moroccan, but my friend\u2019s blonde hair tipped them off. Later on, a man asked me if I was Muslim and, as soon as I told him I wasn\u2019t, he replied saying he thought it was inappropriate for me to wear a headscarf if I wasn\u2019t, and that most women in Morocco only wore one after they got married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So embarrassing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve put together a pretty straightforward list of items to pack as well as a few guidelines on what women should wear in Morocco. Five trips to Morocco later, I\u2019m pretty sure I\u2019ve finally nailed it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Morocco is conservative, it is still pretty relaxed with its visitors\u2019 attire. You can technically get away with wearing short skirts and tank tops while here (a lot of girls do), but that doesn\u2019t mean you should. While traveling to foreign countries, we should always aim to be respectful and adhere to the cultural etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, this by doesn\u2019t mean that women should include a burka in their packing list for Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few guidelines to consider when packing for Morocco: If you travel to rural areas, cover your arms and legs entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to cover your head with a headscarf. Even Moroccan women don\u2019t do it unless they are married. The only place where you are required to wear a headscarf is when visiting mosques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing too special that men should or shouldn\u2019t wear while in Morocco. Shorts are technically mocked at because they are seen as underwear here, but they are used to male visitors wearing them and nobody will raise an eyebrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I designed the list below for women, but I am sure even my male readers will find a few useful tips as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You May Also Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing when to visit Morocco<\/a> is key, especially when planning what to pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack clothes that will keep you cool. Breathable pants and maxi skirts are ideal. Also, bring a hat and pack a light jacket or hoodie for the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack breathable pants but also a few warmer ones just in case. Temperatures during spring and fall in Morocco vary a lot, so you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re stocked up with clothes for all weathers. Bring a jacket as well if you\u2019re traveling to cities up in the mountains. If you\u2019re headed to coastal cities, bring a windbreaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring a jacket and warm clothes. If you\u2019re headed to the Sahara, pack a fleece, mittens, and a beanie. A windbreaker will be a lifesaver if you\u2019re headed to the coastal cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel insurance<\/strong> that covers all your activities in Morocco. I recommend Safety Wing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A purifying water bottle<\/strong> like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier.<\/a> Drinking tap water in Morocco is a no-no, so this one comes in really handy to avoid having to buy plastic water bottles everywhere (it will save you tons of money in the long run + it\u2019s good for the environment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GRAYL<\/a> filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds. I\u2019ve used mine in several parts of Africa and Mexico and it has never failed me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel towel.<\/strong> I decided to give travel towels a try last year and WOW! I used to think they were some sort of travel gimmick, but they\u2019re actually pretty cool. I used to go around the world carrying a regular one, not realizing how much space it took in my luggage and how long they took to get dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel towels are really light, dry up super quickly, and are so thin that they barely take any space in my luggage. It took me a few days to get used to the texture, but now I never travel without one (they can also double as blankets when it gets cold in the plane or in a bus). I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWHAT SHOULD WOMEN WEAR IN MOROCCO?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Leave tank tops and shorts at home. Make sure you cover your legs at least all the way down to your knees in touristy cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWHAT SHOULD MEN WEAR IN MOROCCO?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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