Can you have your legs out in Marrakech?

So before you start throwing in your strappy tops, short shorts, miniskirts, tank tops, crop tops, or anything else that might show off your legs, shoulders, and cleavage.., stop! There are no official dress codes or laws in Marrakech but as a Muslim country, it is very disrespectful to be showing off too much skin.



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Skirts. As mentioned, showing too much leg is disrespectful so try and pack at least knee length skirts or a midi skirt which comes down quite far. Don't take anything that is going be to flowy and come below the ankle. It will just drag on the sandy, dusty ground and get very dirty very quickly.

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Women should consider wearing a headscarf and covering their arms and legs. Men should avoid wearing shorts and tank tops. It's also important to consider the weather when choosing what to wear in Morocco.

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Skirts. As mentioned, showing too much leg is disrespectful so try and pack at least knee length skirts or a midi skirt which comes down quite far. Don't take anything that is going be to flowy and come below the ankle. It will just drag on the sandy, dusty ground and get very dirty very quickly.

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While most mosques in Morocco are only accessible to Muslims, there are a few that you can visit as part of a tour at specific times of day. If you're interested in visiting a mosque, the dress code for women is to have your shoulders, knees, and torso covered.

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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. It's also important to consider the weather when choosing what to wear in Morocco.

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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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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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Cover Your Chest and Shoulders 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. Again, you will experience a lot of harassment if you wear these items.

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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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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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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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If you are a foreign couple visiting and you kiss no one is likely going to say anything to you – kissing in Morocco is not illegal. However if one partner is Moroccan you may face additional scrutiny. While you might not get in trouble, it is highly frowned on to kiss or fondle each other in public.

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You might think that wearing shorts in Marrakech is ok. Well, they are as long as they aren't booty shorts/ hot pants/ short shorts or anything that shows too much leg (short skirts are also a no-go)

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Marrakesh is generally safe for solo female travellers.

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Travel insurance for Marrakech You can walk around the city with good peace of mind knowing that there is absolutely no chance you would get mugged in Marrakech. That being said, you should still be vigilant about the safety of your personal belongings, especially in the souks or street markets of Marrakech.

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Well if you are in a big city like Marrakech Agadir Casablanca Tangier fez or any other major city you can pretty much walk around how you want, to be honest women who don't cover up have a higher chance of succes in Morocco, most women in Morocco don't wear a headscarf, the majority is dressed in skinny jeans, mini ...

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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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The laws says that all couples (Moroccan couple, Tourist couple or Mixed) are not permitted to share an hotel room without being married not only Moroccan with tourist. Some hotels turn a blind eye for tourists couples, even some Riads for all but to be honest not Respectable Riads as you said.

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