Are short sleeves OK in Morocco?

Cultural Guidelines: To feel the most comfortable, you will want tops with at least some sleeves. Moroccan women will usually have their sleeves cover their elbows, but as a tourist, that is not necessary. Stay away from strappy tank tops. If you are wearing pants, you will want a longer shirt.



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Long-sleeve is best for the weather. You will always have the option of rolling the sleeves up if you feel too warm. You can dress up in layers as the weather may change from one location to another during your trip: an undershirt or tank top, a short sleeve shirt and a long-sleeve button-up shirt are a good start.

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I often get the question about the possibility of wearing shorts in Morocco. The answer is: of course! Shorts are very common. Locals wear them all the time.

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Men can wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. In more conservative areas, such as rural villages or religious sites, it's important to cover up even more. Women should consider wearing a headscarf and covering their arms and legs. Men should avoid wearing shorts and tank tops.

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Whatever you wear in Marrakech, never excessively reveal the body outside of the riad or hotel where you are staying. Cover décolletage, shoulders and thighs. It's not necessary for non-Muslim women to wear a hijab (a type of scarf covering the hair).

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You also don't have to be covered head to toe as a visitor to Morocco. The basic “rules” are to cover your shoulders, knees, and chest. Most days I had my elbows covered, too, and made sure that my tops were long enough to cover my bum. Showing elbows is fine!

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What not to wear in Marrakech
  • Anything super tight that shows off your figure – think short cycling shorts, hot pants, gym wear, clingy material.
  • Anything revealing – low cut tops or dresses that expose cleavage, thigh high splits in skirts, backless clothing, or short dresses or shorts.


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Packing a couple of tunics and long-sleeved shirts is also a good idea for easy layering in more conservative or rural areas. When visiting mosques, female travellers should wear clothing that covers from ankle to elbow, as well as covering decolletage. It's also important to cover your hair with a scarf.

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Men can wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. In more conservative areas, such as rural villages or religious sites, it's important to cover up even more. Women should consider wearing a headscarf and covering their arms and legs. Men should avoid wearing shorts and tank tops.

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While you do not need to cover your entire arms, it is highly recommended that you at least cover your shoulders. Tank tops or strapless shirts and dresses are not considered appropriate in the streets of Morocco.

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Jeans and pants You can wear skinny jeans, just make sure you have a long top to cover up your bottoms if you know you will be visiting villages and popular areas.

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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. It usually has a hood and, often hand sewn, decoration on it. A kaftan is the fancier version of a djellaba.

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Some goods cannot be imported into Morocco.
  • Weapons, including spare parts and ammunition;
  • Narcotics, drugs and any other psychotropic products;
  • Writings, printed matter, cassettes and recorded videocassettes and any other material contrary to morality and public order;


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Remember that short shorts, crop tops and tank tops are not considered appropriate attire in Morocco. Evenings can be cooler than you might expect in late spring, fall and winter. Be sure to pack a jacket or fleece for chillier evenings if you plan to travel during these periods.

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Sleeveless maxi dresses (but pack a pashmina for your shoulders!) While major cities like Marrakech don't seem to be as conservative, as a general rule, you should keep your shoulders covered your shoulders in public or densely populated areas in Morocco.

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The basic “rules” are to cover your shoulders, knees, and chest. Most days I had my elbows covered, too, and made sure that my tops were long enough to cover my bum. Showing elbows is fine! Mostly Amazigh (Berber) men wear these head wraps in the desert, but tourist women sometimes opt to for fun, as well.

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Do you have to cover up in Morocco? Legally speaking, no, but for “respect' and your own personal comfort, I would suggest covering up when you're walking around in public in Morocco. You don't need to wear a hijab as a female or anything, but making sure your arms, legs and curves are covered is a good idea.

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