What can a woman wear in Morocco?

Packing & Outfit Tips for Morocco All things lightweight and full coverage is ideal—loose trousers or maxi skirts are perfect. A tunic dress or shirt with leggings or a full kaftan is great too. Not only does full coverage allow you to dress conservatively in Morocco, but it will also protect you from the sun.



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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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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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Opt for loose-fitting and breathable clothing made from lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen. Maxi dresses, flowy pants, and long skirts are great options for women, while men can choose lightweight trousers and shirts.

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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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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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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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Cultural Guidelines: Pants are definitely acceptable for women in Moroccan culture. You'll notice the younger generation even wearing skinny jeans! We would advise staying away from shorts. We would aim for the shortest pants to be mid-calf or capri length.

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What not to wear in Marrakech
  • Anything super tight that shows off your figure – think short cycling shorts, hot pants, gym wear, clingy material.
  • Anything revealing – low cut tops or dresses that expose cleavage, thigh high splits in skirts, backless clothing, or short dresses or shorts.


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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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What to wear in Morocco in a nutshell:
  1. Avoid unwanted attention by dressing conservatively.
  2. Go for non-revealing outfits, below the knee and covering your shoulders and cleavage.
  3. Always take a lightweight scarf or jacket with you.
  4. Avoid shorts and strappy tank tops!
  5. Avoid wearing fancy jewelry.


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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. The looser these are, the better, as they will serve you best in the heat of Morocco – plus, form-fitting clothing can be just as poorly received as exposed skin in certain areas.

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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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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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Mosquitoes are prevalent in Morocco and can bite throughout the year. To prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria or dengue fever, it is advisable for travelers to use mosquito repellent.

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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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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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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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