What to Pack for Morocco [With packing list]

Packing for Morocco is much easier when you keep it practical. You will be walking a lot, moving between different settings, and dealing with changing temperatures depending on the time of day and where you are.

This guide is based on what actually worked for us on our trip, including what I wore most days while travelling around Morocco. I’ve also included pictures of our group so you can see what others wore (as you will see I only had a few outfits!)

Tracy in Morocco — Loose trousers, trainers and layers! And my cross body bag!

What to Pack for Morocco

What to Wear in Morocco as a Woman

In many public spaces in Morocco, dress is generally modest, particularly away from hotels and more tourist-focused areas.

For sightseeing, tops with higher necklines and covered shoulders are a sensible choice.

Clothing choices varied across our group. Some women chose to wear shorts, particularly in warmer weather and in more tourist-focused areas. As with everything in Morocco, it often comes down to context and personal comfort. Being mindful of where you are tends to matter more than following a strict set of rules.

Tops and Layers

Layers are important.

Long-sleeve tops were practical for sightseeing, with a light jumper or cardigan added as needed. A lightweight jacket or packable puffer was useful for cooler mornings, evenings, and air-conditioned interiors.

Bottoms

For day to day sightseeing, I wore jeans or loose trousers. Some of the group wore longer loose skirts and on some days shorts.

Jeans worked well in cooler conditions, especially in the mornings and evenings. Loose trousers were comfortable on warmer days.

Shoes

You will walk a lot in Morocco, often on uneven surfaces.

I wore trainers a lot which and worked well for sightseeing and medinas (there can be donkey and cow poo so best wear covered shoes!).

A second pair of comfortable flats or sandals was useful, but there was no need for anything dressy. I wore my Birkenstocks as an alternate to my trainers.

Scarves

A scarf was one of the most useful items to pack.

It was handy for warmth, sun protection, and occasional coverage when visiting certain sites. It also made it easy to adjust an outfit without changing clothes.

You will also find plenty of scarves for sale in the medinas, so it is easy to pick one up locally.

Visiting Mosques and Religious Sites

What to pack for Morocco - layers and loose clothing like the lady in the picture.

Some religious and historic sites require modest dress.

Having shoulders and knees covered avoided any issues, and a scarf was enough for additional coverage when needed. Nothing special was required beyond clothes already worn day to day.

Bags and Day Packs

For daily use, a small crossbody bag or compact backpack worked best.

Bags with zips felt more practical in busy areas, and hands-free options made walking through markets and medinas easier.

Donkeys will be used to carry your suitcase to riads but I would still recommend a smaller size case. We has one small suitcase, a larger backpack (on the suitcase above) and one day pack. We also had a cross body bag each.

Practical Extras Worth Packing

Tracy bag — My lanyard, sunglasses and cross body bag were my essentials!

These are the small things that do not seem important when packing, but were used almost every day while travelling around Morocco.

Toilets and hygiene

Public toilets are not always easy to find, particularly when sightseeing or travelling between cities, and facilities can be basic.

Packing a small supply of tissues or toilet paper and a pocket-sized hand sanitiser made a noticeable difference day to day and took up very little space. A small pack of wet wipes was also handy when facilities were limited.

It was useful to carry basic pain relief and any regular medication in original packaging.

Tech and day-to-day logistics

Having a few simple tech items easily accessible made long sightseeing days much easier.

A phone lanyard or neck strap is very useful, especially in busy markets and medinas. It makes taking photos easier without constantly having to take your phone in and out of your bag.

A portable power bank came in handy on long days out too.

Bring headphones so you can listen to audiobooks or podcasts (for inspiration check out our favourite travel podcasts)

A travel adaptor is also essential. Morocco uses European-style plugs (Type C and E).

Phones, data, and navigation

Having mobile data is always an essential for me. We travelled with an eSIM already installed before arriving, which meant our phones worked as soon as we landed.

This removed the need to buy a local SIM on arrival and was one less thing to think about after the flight.

Read our article which compares the best eSims for Global Travel

Money and documents

Cash is widely used in Morocco, particularly in markets, taxis, and smaller shops.

I always had some Moroccan dirhams with me in my crossbody bag when out and about. Smaller denominations were especially handy for everyday purchases.

Note that we found the money to be quite dirty so ensure sure you have hand sanitiser!

Having digital or paper copies of passports and travel documents is also sensible, just in case.

Comfort and health

A few comfort items were used regularly, especially with sun, wind, and walking days.

Useful extras included lip balm, moisturiser or hand cream, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. On warmer days rehydration sachets may be helpful.

Luggage Tip for Travelling Around Morocco

If you are moving between cities, keeping luggage manageable makes a big difference.

A practical approach when starting and ending your trip in Marrakesh is to travel internationally with a larger suitcase and pack a smaller suitcase or bag inside it. The larger suitcase can be left at your hotel or riad while you travel around Morocco with just the smaller one.

What to Pack for Morocco in March

March is a great time to visit Morocco, but conditions do vary by location and time of day.

On our trip (which was mid-Feb to early March), we had warm sunny days, cooler mornings and evenings, and noticeable temperature differences between cities. Coastal areas felt breezier, while inland stops were warmer during the day.

March Weather Overview

Daytime temperatures are usually mild and comfortable
Mornings and evenings can feel cool
Coastal areas are often windier
Interiors such as riads can be cool first thing in the morning

What Was Especially Useful in March

These were the items I was most glad I packed.

A lightweight jacket/puffer
Long sleeves for layering
Jeans for cooler mornings and evenings
Trainers suitable for long walking days
A scarf for warmth and flexibility (or buy one!)
Earphones
Phone lanyard
Hand sanitiser
Earplugs (and an eye mask)

What to Pack for Morocco – Packing List

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