What to Wear in Morocco as a Female Traveler • The Blonde Abroad

Packing for conservative countries like Morocco can be tricky—especially when the weather is warm.

While it’s advisable to dress modestly, it’s also essential to stay cool. Local women adhere to a dress code in Morocco, opting for conservative pieces, but you’ll see a wide range of outfits in Morocco, especially in high tourism areas.

Women in tourist areas wear everything from crop tops to burkas. I highly recommend finding something in the middle—respecting local culture and opting for more conservative outfits.

Street harassment is common, and, like it or not, the attention and respect you get will depend on what you wear. Want to look and feel amazing on your adventure?

Here are some ideas for conservative outfits and packing tips for females traveling to Morocco!

And don’t miss my Morocco Packing Guide either!

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Dress for the Weather

In the winter, you’ll find temperatures from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit; in the hottest summer months, days can easily hit 100+ degrees. At any time of the year, bring warm layers for the evening, as it does get cooler after dark.

Think Loose and Flowy

All things lightweight and full coverage are ideal—loose trousers or maxi skirts are perfect. A tunic dress or shirt with leggings or a full kaftan is great, too. Not only does full coverage allow you to dress conservatively in Morocco, but it will also protect you from the sun.

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Bring Practical Shoes

Closed-toe or comfortable shoes are must-haves for long days of exploring. It’s also handy to have flats or sandals for when you want to run around the riad or take short walks.

Don’t Forget a Hat

A wide-brimmed hat is essential for protecting yourself from the Moroccan sun. Plus, a cute hat adds a stylish touch to any outfit!

Wear a Scarf

None of your outfits for Morocco are complete without a lightweight scarf. Throw one in your bag every day to use it to cover up before going into a mosque or keep the sun off your skin when you’re overheating.

Moroccan scarves are also gorgeous souvenirs, so plan to buy one there! You’ll find them in pretty much any city, town, or souk, so you don’t need to bring your own if you don’t want to.

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Use Sun Protection

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What are your favorite tips for packing for a conservative country?

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Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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Leanne

Any harassment from men? I’ve heard so many hit or miss things from the Middle East/North Africa area. What was your take on it?

August 1, 2017 at 12:59 pm · Reply

Kiersten Rich

I never felt unsafe, but there is definitely cat calling and such from men. I went with a friend and felt more comfortable being with someone else. There was nothing too agressive.

August 2, 2017 at 5:13 pm · Reply
- Tisha
  
  I love your choice of clothes.
  Tisha
  
  July 21, 2018 at 12:01 pm · Reply