While there is no strict dress code, it is advisable to be at least somewhat covered. You may see local girls and women dressed in shorts and tank tops, but it is best to avoid wearing revealing clothing in public places.
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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!
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.
While it's important to be respectful of the local culture and customs in Morocco, sleeveless shirts can be worn in certain situations and settings. In more urban and touristy areas like Marrakech or Casablanca, you'll generally see a variety of styles and dress codes, and sleeveless shirts are generally accepted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, there is no problem with wearing shorts in Morocco. You will see this just about everywhere. However, in rural Morocco, you might want to stick with longer shorts, capri length or full length pants.
Jeans and pantsYou 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.
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!
Public displays of affectionWhile you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.
Part of dressing modestly in Morocco also includes avoiding any flashy jewellery, accessories, brand names and electronics. You should also cover any offensive tattoos. Women aren't required to cover their head, however you will need to when visiting mosques.
Morocco has a relatively low crime rate, but Peters recommends that you keep alert and watch your valuables at all times. Other tips include: Avoid poorly lit areas and don't travel alone at night. Watch your belongings and don't flash valuables.