Can I show my shoulders in Marrakech?

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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What can you not wear in Marrakech? Technically, you could wear anything you like. Whether you should take that approach is another story. Steer clear of short shorts, anything see-through and anything that reveals your shoulders, cleavage or too much leg.

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Both men and women should cover their shoulders and avoid wearing revealing clothing. For women, it's recommended to wear loose-fitting clothing that covers the arms and legs, and consider bringing a scarf or shawl to cover the head. Men should also avoid wearing shorts and opt for long pants.

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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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Women shouldn't show their cleavage. Dress more conservatively in rural areas. While it's generally more relaxed in the cities, count with more stringent rules if you go see the villages, especially in Morocco's South. There it's good to even wear a scarf on your head.

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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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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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While female travellers aren't expected to dress as conservatively as local women, it's still a good idea to pack clothing options that will allow you to cover up. In the main cities, you can get away with wearing pants or a skirt that reaches below the knee, and a short-sleeved t-shirt.

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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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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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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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Yes, you can use the US dollars in Morocco. Morocco is still a cash-based economy. Euros, USD, and CAD – not Australian dollars, are always accepted in Morocco and you will save time bringing cash to convert, doing away with bank lineups or non-active cash machines to acquire dirhams.

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Particularly against tourists, petty crime is prevalent in this area. Valuables should not be carried & jewelry that sparkle should be avoided. Leave your hotel with only the essentials, because pickpockets and muggings do happen. Leave your passport at the hotel and don't take it with you!

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If you travel to rural areas, cover your arms and legs entirely. There is no need to cover your head with a headscarf. Even Moroccan women don't do it unless they are married. The only place where you are required to wear a headscarf is when visiting mosques.

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We would advise staying away from shorts. We would aim for the shortest pants to be mid-calf or capri length. If you choose the skirt option, just be aware that most Moroccan women will not be wearing short skirts.

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Hygiene. In Morocco it is very common to find squat toilets, which are flushed with a bucket of water. Moroccan toilets almost always do not contain toilet paper and it is a necessity to carry toilet paper and/or hygiene wipes if you will be away from the hotel for an extended period of time.

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