A Practical Guide On What To Wear In Morocco For Female Travelers

UPDATED MAR 2020. When you pack for your trip to Morocco, it’s important to remember that it’s a conservative country so you might need to dress a little different than what you would at home. For women, it means covering yourself from shoulders to knees and everything in between. It’s best to keep the clothes loose as well. This will limit the amount of negative attention you get and also show respect for the local culture. Here’s my guide on what to wear in Morocco with simple and practical recommendations.

A Practical Guide On What To Wear In Morocco For Female Travelers

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A flowy dress

I got this flowy dress from Amazon and loved it. It covers all the checkboxes for dressing modestly while still remaining stylish and it’s super comfortable.

A Cute swimsuit

You’ll definitely need a cute swimsuit for when you are cooling off in the pool at your riad.

My favorite swimsuit of all time is this one which is a Robin Piccone suit that hugs in all the right places.

A long kimono

Dress up (or cover up) an outfit with a kimono.

I wore a black dress while wandering around the Medina, which on its own would be inappropriate because it is sleeveless. However, throw a long, flowy kimono and it’s perfect.

It’s quick, easy and looks effortlessly stylish.

A cute jumpsuit

For underneath your kimono, wear a cute jumpsuit or a long dress (I wore a basic dress I got from target ages ago).

It wouldn’t be appropriate on its own, but paired with a kimono, it’s perfect for walking around the Medina and light and breezy so you don’t overheat!

Travel tip: Avoid clothes that touch the ground. The streets in the Medina are quite dirty and you don’t want to be dragging your clothes through it.

Long sleeve shirt

If you prefer to wear a t-shirt you can – you just need to make sure your shoulders are covered.

I personally want to pick up a t-shirt tan so I wore a light, long sleeve shirt instead.

Here is a similar one to what I wore.

Long, light pants

For pants you want them to cover your knees but I can’t wear capris style without looking like I’m just about to pick up kids from soccer practice or something.

To avoid the classic ‘mum look’ I just went with full length pants.

Again, just keep the fabric light – kind of a theme here isn’t it?

Stylish sandals

This is something you might not need to pack with you because you can buy a nice pair at the Souks – there are a lot of stalls that sell cute sandals there.

Otherwise, pack a cheap pair of sandals like these for walking in the Medina, to dinner, and around the riad.

If you want to splurge a little you could pick up a pair of the popular Birkenstocks but, in my opinion, it’s best to keep them on the cheap side as the ground is not the cleanest in the Medina.

Good walking shoes

I recommend wearing your sandals for walking around the Medina and some good walking shoes for longer excursions and day trips.

I went out to the Ouzoud Waterfalls which involved a lot of walking and my feet were very grateful I didn’t wear sandals that day!

I love to wear my Nikes for long days walking around when I travel.

Sunglasses

Having a good pair of glasses serves two purposes – one to keep your eyes protected from the bright sun and the second is to help you avoid unwanted attention.

Crossbody bag

A crossbody bag is the best for avoiding theft – make sure to wear it across your body and keep the bag section in front of you, as opposed to hanging behind you.

I have a black one because it goes with everything. Also, make sure it zips completely closed like this one.

Scarf

Lightweight scarves like this one are great for packing and can be worn to cover your shoulders when you’re wearing a sleeveless dress or jumpsuit.

I recommend buying one at the Souks because there are lots of beautiful scarves to choose from there.

A travel-friendly backpack

As I said when it comes to shoes, the streets are dirty in the Medina. Use a backpack to avoid rolling a suitcase through the streets to get to and from your accommodation.

I went with my old faithful, trusty Patagonia backpack (similar to this one) which I use for all my trips.

There’s a lot of wonderful shopping to be had in the Souks, so leave a little room when you pack.

A good travel camera

I use the Sony Alpha a6000 and particularly loved it while I was in Morocco.

For a solo female traveler, it is fantastic because it’s small and compact. I can even fit it in my small crossbody bag.

When you are traveling alone, you definitely want to be discreet with your belongings and this camera definitely helps me do that. I also took a GoPro for selfies, and my favorite selfie stick for travel is this compact tripod and selfie stick.

Katie Show Blog Travel Journal

Of course, you need to document all of your fun adventures in Morocco and what better than with your very own Katie Show Blog Travel Journal.

I created this super cute journal with the traveler in mind. It’s compact and lightweight enough to not take up too much of your bag space but there’s enough room on the inside to immortalize your trip.

I’ve also sprinkled blank pages throughout for drawings or pasting mementos.

Other guides for planning your trip to Morocco:

• Why This Is The Best Riad In Marrakech For Solo Female Travelers

• How To Stay Safe As A Solo Female Traveler In Marrakech

• Marrakech Bucket List – 10 Touristy Must-Do’s When You Visit

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