Moroccan Clothing and Fashion — Amideast Education Abroad Connect (2024)

FAQs

What is the fashion trend in Morocco? ›

Urban Moroccan fashion often features a mix of Western and Moroccan clothing, with jeans, t-shirts, and tailored suits complemented by elements like the jellaba or a traditional headpiece.

Typically, Moroccans continue wearing the traditional clothing of their predecessors without extensive variation or influence from the Western fashion. Traditional clothing for women and men in Morocco consists of long flowing robes with hoods or headscarves and traditional slippers.

Stay away from strappy tank tops. If you are wearing pants, you will want a longer shirt. We have seen that Moroccan women tend to wear shirts that cover to their upper thigh when they wear pants, especially if the pants are tighter. You'll also want to stay away from low cut shirts.

Moroccan style interior design is often colorful and warm, and pulls inspirations from African origins as well as outside forces. The style uses bright colors, natural materials, and ornately designed furniture and accents. Moroccan style decor features bright colors, intricate patterns, and natural elements.

Djellaba, the traditional Moroccan gown consists of a long loose-fitting, ankle length cloth. These garments are comfortable, elegant, and exude pride. They are worn as traditional dress for special events, gatherings or as a daily outfit.

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.

In Morocco, the headscarf is neither enforced by law nor forbidden by law, and women are free to choose if they wish to wear one. The headscarf is more frequent in the northern regions, small to medium cities and rural regions. As it is not totally widespread, wearing a hijab is considered rather a religious decision.

In Morocco, foreign women should try to buy a djelleba (traditional dress with hood, that so many of the Moroccan women wear). If you do this, you'll be very comfy and will not stand out as a foreigner. Covering your head isn't necessary as many women don't, but you can if you want to.

What shoes to wear in Morocco? ›

So a pair of open-toed, supportive sandals are highly recommended. Just be prepared for them (and your feet) to get dirty if you wear then in marketplaces. Tennis shoes – A light shoe that also protects your toes is always a good choice for any trip that required lots of walking and exploration.

Packing a couple of tunics and long-sleeved shirts is also a good idea for easy layering in more conservative or rural areas. When visiting mosques, female travellers should wear clothing that covers from ankle to elbow, as well as covering decolletage. It's also important to cover your hair with a scarf.

Always take a lightweight scarf or jacket with you. Avoid shorts and strappy tank tops! Avoid wearing fancy jewelry. Dress for the weather: it's not always summer in Morocco.

Local girls confidently wear super skinny jeans with tight T-shirts, showcasing their personal style and embracing contemporary fashion trends. Quick answer: Absolutely! Wearing skinny jeans in Morocco is totally fine. In fact, you'll find Moroccan girls rocking tight jeans, especially in bustling urban spots.

The Tourism Ministry expects 2023 arrivals to reach 14 million by year end, with 13.2 million visitors by the end of November. In 2022, 11 million tourists visited Morocco and in 2019, the last year before the COVID pandemic hit foreign travel, there were 13 million arrivals.