What to Wear in Morocco – Cute and Practical Summer Outfit Guide

Planning a trip to Morocco and wondering what to pack? You’re in the right place! Welcome to your guide to what to wear in Morocco, summer edition! 

Summers in Morocco are usually very hot, but in many cities, the typical attire remains quite conservative. Because of this, the most important thing when packing for Morocco is to pack flowy layers. This will help you stay cool, even when you need to cover your shoulders and legs. 

Keep reading for outfit inspo and recommendations for cute and practical outfits to wear in Morocco!

What to Wear in Morocco – Packing List + Guide

Itinerary + Temperatures

Summers in Morocco, not surprisingly, can be very hot – especially if you’re in interior cities such as Marrakech. Cities on the coast, like Casablanca, will consistently have lower temperatures. Even though Marrakech and Casablanca are only 2 hours by car from each other, in Marrakech daily temperatures will often reach 100 degrees, while in Casablanca, you’ll have temperatures in the 70s during the day and 60s at night. 

If you’re planning to travel around the country and visit multiple cities, it is even more important to pack layers!

Morocco Packing List – Overview (2 weeks)

• 5 midi/maxi dresses
• 2 jumpsuits
• 3 pairs of pants
• 2 flowy skirts 
• 7 casual shirts/t-shirts
• 2 dressy shirts
• 2 bathing suits + 1 cover up
• 3 pairs of pajamas
• 1 crossbody bag
• 1 canvas bag
• 2 pairs of sandals + 1 pair of sneakers

Local Customs – What to Wear in Morocco

A major question travelers ask when visiting Morocco is “how modestly do I need to dress?” 

Most of the articles I read before my trip said that women should plan to have their shoulders and knees covered at all times. However, when I arrived in Morocco I quickly realized that a wide variety of outfits are acceptable (unless visiting a religious site) and in most cities you can certainly show your shoulders and knees. 

This all being said, you should dress based on your own level of comfortability. It will be hot – and in cities like Casablanca and Marrakech it is absolutely acceptable to wear less-modest clothing. 

Personally, I decided to still wear mostly midi and maxi dresses that would cover my shoulders and knees. This made it easier when touring religious sites.

If you’re planning on visiting the public beach in Casablanca, specifically, bikinis are 100% okay. You will find tourists as well as locals wearing bikinis, but you will also find many people dressed in more conservative swim/beach wear as well. 

When packing for Morocco I recommend that you bring a variety of outfits and, once you arrive, choose what you are most comfortable wearing. Definitely bring maxi/midi dresses and skirts, as well as a sweater or shawl. But also pack a couple tank tops or shorter dresses to wear if the occasion and setting feel appropriate.

Carry-on Recommendations

I always try to pack in just a carry-on. I think it’s so much easier and it saves a lot of time at the airport. This packing guide includes enough clothes for a two week trip and everything you see will fit into a standard size carry-on bag. 

In my roller suitcase I keep all of my clothes and shoes. In my duffle I have my laptop, camera, books, medicine and all of my toiletries that have to come out of my bag for airport security. I absolutely love this duffle bag! It fits so much, but also folds up to be super tiny when empty. This is the perfect bag to travel with and has been my go-to for many trips. It is also very inexpensive on Amazon and comes in lots of cute colors.

Outfit Inspiration + Recommendations

Dresses

I recommend packing five lightweight dresses and/or jumpsuits. Short sleeves are great, or you can pack thin strapped dresses and bring a shirt, shawl or light jacket to layer with.

When I travel I rely heavily on dresses. I love that they can be dressed up or down and they are an easy way to throw together a cute outfit. 

Check out these cute options: 

• Boho Summer Maxi Dress
• Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
• Plaid Square Neck Midi Dress
• Floral Print Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
• Bell Sleeve Shift Dress

Bottoms

When packing for Morocco in the summer I recommend linen pants, skirts and a pair of jeans/black pants. Personally I would avoid short-shorts, but that’s just a preference. 

Check out these cute options: 

• Billabong Striped Pants
• Flair Leggings (that can be dressed up)
• Silky Slip Skirt
• Boho Midi Skirt

Shirts

Pack an assortment of short sleeve and sleeveless tops that can be layered. I also recommend a dressy shirt or two for nice dinners/evenings out. 

This is my absolute favorite light-weight long sleeve shirt. It can be added to any outfit to make it more modest, and it’s also really cute. It doubles as a beach shirt as well!

Check out these cute options:

• Long Sleeve Button Down
• Flowy Long Sleeve Blouse
• Square Neck Smocked Top
• Casual Oversized T-Shirt
• Cropped Polo Shirt

Swimsuits

Morocco is hot in the summer so don’t forget your swimsuits for the pool and beach! In terms of swimwear, anything from bikinis to swim dresses are very common. I recommend bringing a swimsuit cover-up as well. 

Check out these cute options:

• High Leg Bikini
• Color Block One Piece
• Swim Dress
• Swimsuit Cover-Up Dress

Shoes

Shoes take up so much room in suitcases. Because I pack only in a carry-on, I try to limit the number of shoes I bring. Wear a pair of sneakers on the plane, my favorites are white Nike Air Force 1s, and pack a pair of casual sandals and one pair of dressy shoes. Neutral shoes are key so they match every outfit. 

Check out these cute options:

• Nike Air Force 1
• Slide Sandals
• Chunky Heeled Sandals

Bags + Purses

Again, purses take up a lot of space, so I recommend bringing one small, neutral colored, crossbody bag as well as one canvas bag to use for shopping/beach days. Canvas bags are great because they’re a sustainable option that take up almost no room in a suitcase.

Check out these cute options:

• Quilted Crossbody Purse
• Vegan Leather Crossbody
• Canvas Tote Bag

Extras

• Your favorite toiletries – check out out travel toiletry guide
• Downy Wrinkle Release Spray (this is amazing) 
• European style travel adapters 
• Imodium – if you tend to get an upset stomach when traveling

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I hope this guide to what to wear in Morocco during the summer has been helpful! If you have one takeaway from this post it’s that flowy layers will be your best friend.

If you have any questions about this Morocco packing list, let me know in the comments!

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♡Kate

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