Do shoulders need to be covered in Morocco?

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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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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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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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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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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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, tourists can wear jeans in Morocco. While flowy pants and dresses tend to be more comfortable due to the heat, don't be afraid to throw in your favorite pair of jeans if desired. I would still recommend wearing a long, flowy top with them.

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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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Make sure you take comfy footwear for daytime – preferably closed-in shoes as the streets are often uneven and dusty. Try Hotter shoes, they are amazingly light and comfortable and look great too. It is best to avoid high heels – instead choose pretty flat sandals for the evenings.

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Be very careful when brushing teeth in Morocco. Do not brush your teeth with tap or well water in Morocco. Brush your teeth with bottled or disinfected water.

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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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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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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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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.

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Should A Woman Visit Morocco Solo? After my recent trip, I can say without any hesitation: Yes! Nevertheless, as on my recent trip, I visited Morocco's imperial cities, I don't know how it is once you get to the hinterland, though. But walking the streets of larger cities is definitely no problem.

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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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