Do you have to cover your body in Morocco?

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!



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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!

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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.

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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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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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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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In general, it's best to avoid wearing revealing clothing such as shorts, tank tops, or tight-fitting clothing. Women should also consider covering their shoulders and avoiding low-cut tops. Loose-fitting clothing such as long skirts, maxi dresses, or loose pants are a good option.

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Do you have to cover up in Morocco? Legally speaking, no, but for “respect' and your own personal comfort, I would suggest covering up when you're walking around in public in Morocco. You don't need to wear a hijab as a female or anything, but making sure your arms, legs and curves are covered is a good idea.

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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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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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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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This is a common question when women travel to Middle Eastern or Islamic countries. The easy answer is no; you do not need to cover your hair. That being said, there are some religious sites that may ask you to do so.

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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.

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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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Morocco has strict laws around religion, the monarchy, alcohol, photography and drone use.

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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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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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Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.

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