A natural sand wall creates a lovely lagoon on Morocco's Atlantic coast, perfect for swimming in calm water, cruising in a small boat, kayaking and paddleboarding, while out at sea, windswept waves make for great surfing.
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Beachwear is only appropriate at the beach, regarding bikinis, You won't have any problem in a hotel so you can wear any type of bathing suit that you want. However, it should be mentioned that you might not feel as comfortable on some Moroccan beaches.
The report identifies the cleanest beaches in the country, those with the international “Blue Flag” award. This year, the international Foundation of Environmental Education awarded the “Blue Flag” to 21 Moroccan beaches, including Sidi Ifni, Essaouira, Safi, Bouznika, and Skhirat, for cleanliness and sustainability.
The city of Agadir is worth visiting to see the largest souk in Morocco and the beautiful recreation of the ancient medina after it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1960's. In this guide you'll discover best places to visit in Agadir and nearby day trips that you should add to your itinerary.
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.
Another tip is to wear shoes that cover your feet and not flip-flops / thongs or sandals. The streets are not fantastically clean and the sewerage system was non-existent and so wearing shoes that protected your feet from manure are essential.
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.
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 73.9°F / 23.3°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 62.6°F / 17.0°C.
Sexual acts between members of the same sex, or outside marriage, are illegal. Possessing pornographic material is also illegal. Understand and follow local laws. Morocco has strict laws around religion, the monarchy, alcohol, photography and drone use.
As long as the couple is an adult, they can stay in a hotel together, unless the hotel owner does not want them to share the room. Normally, unmarried foreign couples have no issue without showing proof of marriage. The law prohibits sexual relations outside marriage (Article 490), but this law is rarely enforced.
It's better to avoid walking alone at night. Especially in the suburbs of big Moroccan cities. Make sure you know ahead of time where you are going. One of the typical scams that you might encounter as a solo woman in Morocco is the “nice guy showing the way”.
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!