Can I wear short dresses in Marrakech?
There isn't an enforced dress code for tourists, but both men and women are advised to respect the culture and leave short, revealing clothes at home.
Shorts are very common in Morocco. Locals wear them all the time. As long as they are not tight, revealing or short in length, you can bring as many shorts as you want in any color or material. For women, the most asked question I get is if women should wear headscarves or cover their hair and face.
But, perhaps most important to know is, there is no dress code in Morocco. You are not required to dress in one way or another. People that live in Morocco dress in a wide variety of ways and do not expect visitors to dress as they do.
A woman traveling to Morocco should wear long skirts and dresses, jeans or pants that cover the knees, draping tunics, polo shirts, and camisoles that can be worn under sweaters and cardigans. Women generally wear sandals or loafers; rarely do they wear heels.
Yes, you can wear leggings. However, and especially in rural areas, pair leggings with a longer tunic length top that covers your butt. Yes, you also can wear ripped jeans. If you have jeans that are ripped in more non-discreet places they might not be the best choice.
Use your right hand. In Morocco, the left hand is reserved for bathroom hygiene and dirty chores. So it is considered incredibly rude to eat, shake hands, give a gift, or leave a tip with your left hand.
Yes, you should dress conservatively
Morocco is a Muslim-majority country, and you'll find most women there dressed very modestly, usually wearing a hijab or other kind of headscarf. What is this? Female tourists to Morocco are NOT required to cover their heads, though, and I didn't feel uncomfortable with my hair out.
Women in particular are advised to dress modestly, covering shoulders and legs, particularly above the knee. Men can get away with dressing in shorts and a t-shirt, but women are advised to cover up a bit more.
There is no official dress code or laws in Marrakech but as a Muslim country it is very disrespectful to be showing off too much skin.
Cultural Guidelines: To feel the most comfortable, you will want tops with at least some sleeves. Moroccan women will usually have their sleeves cover their elbows, but as a tourist, that is not necessary.
Do you have to cover your shoulders in Marrakesh?
Re: Do I need to cover up in Marrakech - shoulders/legs? You can wear whatever you want in Marrakech.
Prohibition on visiting mosques unless you are a Muslim. Do not offer alcohol to a Muslim unless you are in a bar or they are already imbibing. Do not eat or drink in public during Ramadan which is extremely rude. Do not offend the Moroccans with your revealing clothes.
Toilets in Morocco
The main issue will be the lack of toilet paper, most Moroccans use their left hand for bathroom hygiene so bring a roll of toilet paper wherever you go!
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T-shirts are fine, but you might feel as if you fit in a little better if you are wearing a polo or a button up shirt. Moroccan men rarely wear sleeveless shirts. Weather Guidelines: Button-up shirts are a great light option for the heat and to avoid sunburn in the warmer months.
- Long, maxi dress and skirt. Maxi dresses will protect your legs from the sun, and from any unwanted attention. ...
- Scarf. In Morocco, covering the head with a scarf is not mandatory. ...
- Loose-fitting tops and pants. ...
- Tunics and leggings. ...
- Shorts. ...
- Lightweight jacket. ...
- Hat. ...
- Shoe-ware.
There isn't an enforced dress code for tourists, but both men and women are advised to respect the culture and leave short, revealing clothes at home. It is best to dress modestly when visiting Marrakech, even though you will see some tourists who are dressed in more revealing clothing.
