{"id":22447,"date":"2014-08-21T02:00:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-21T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelfashiongirl.com\/?p=22447"},"modified":"2020-09-22T04:28:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T11:28:34","slug":"what-to-wear-in-marrakech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelfashiongirl.com\/what-to-wear-in-marrakech\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear in Marrakech: 6 Do’s and Don’ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’re wondering what to wear in Marrakech, follow these 7 do’s and don’ts to learn how you can be fashionable, comfortable and respectable too!<\/p>\n

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Marrakech Packing Tips<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Written by: Kelly Ella Maz<\/p>\n

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Marrakech has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for 2014. It\u2019s exotic, it\u2019s easy to get to from Europe and it\u2019s affordable! Although many of the locals in this city are now used to North American tourists, some are less friendly to our \u201cWestern\u201d clothing.<\/p>\n

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Factor in the incredible heat and you\u2019ve got quite the packing dilemma! I promise you can be fashionable, comfortable AND respectable by following these easy packing tips when planning what to wear in Marrakech!<\/p>\n

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Tip: Want to pack light, create a\u00a0<\/span><\/i>capsule travel wardrobe<\/span><\/i><\/a> which can easily fit into a carryon suitcase with the help of <\/span><\/i>packing cubes<\/span><\/i><\/a> to compress your clothing! \u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Shawl Wrap<\/a> |\u00a0Viscose Scarf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t leave home without a few scarves.<\/h3>\n

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You\u2019ll find so many uses for them that I\u2019d recommend bringing more than one. Keep one in your purse at all times! If you\u2019re walking through a residential area, or feel as if you aren\u2019t covered enough, you can easily drape one over your shoulders and chest.<\/p>\n

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Consider packing these stylish travel accessories<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Minna Ballet Flat<\/a> |\u00a0Classics Flat<\/a><\/p>\n

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Closed-toe shoes are a must in the Old Medina.<\/h3>\n

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Shopping in the Souk is the highlight of the city for many tourists, but unfortunately that area is also popular with a lot of animals too! Between the donkeys, chickens and dogs there can be a lot of \u201cmesses\u201d on the ground you don\u2019t want to step on in flip flops\u2026.<\/p>\n

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Likewise, skip long pants in the Old Medina.<\/h3>\n

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Choose capris or cropped pants to avoid long pants dragging in the (often wet) messy streets. Beautiful linen pants are better left for days when you\u2019re sightseeing in other areas of Marrakech!<\/p>\n

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Please read this post on how to choose the best fabrics for travel<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Chaka Skirt<\/a> | Ankle Pants<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lightweight fabrics will save you from the heat.<\/h3>\n

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Pack pieces made from cotton or linen to keep your body temperature down. A knee-length cotton skirt will keep you cool and covered while you\u2019re out shopping, and it\u2019s also versatile enough to take you from day to night. Lightweight fabrics aren\u2019t only cool on hot days, but they also dry faster if you\u2019re doing laundry mid-trip!<\/p>\n

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V-Neck Pocket Tee<\/a> | One Pocket Tee<\/a><\/p>\n

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T-shirts (rather than tank tops) are your safest choice.<\/h3>\n

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Some tourists consider tank tops appropriate in Marrakech, and others don\u2019t. Save yourself the trouble of guessing and pack a few lightweight t-shirts! Again, lightweight fabrics like cotton will keep you comfortable and let you breathe in the desert heat.<\/p>\n

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Take a look at these stunning summer dresses<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Lace Swim Kaftan<\/a> Plus<\/em> | Tunic Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beautiful dresses and kaftans are perfect for wearing at your hotel.<\/h3>\n

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There are some stunning hotels here, most with elaborate courtyards with pools. Embellished, silk dresses are the perfect compliment to these beautiful settings. An exotic kaftan is not only ideal for covering up by the pool, but it\u2019s also a great souvenir! Buy one in the local Souk instead of bringing one from home.<\/p>\n

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Note: There can be quite the argument on what\u2019s considered \u201cappropriate\u201d clothing in Marrakech. Many women insist they were fine wearing tiny shorts and tank tops, while others say they were harassed for wearing mid-thigh shorts. I\u2019ve personally experienced pushy men in Marrakech while dressed conservatively, and I\u2019ve also witnessed a woman be spit on by a local because her shirt was too low cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wear all the bikinis and short dresses you want at your hotel or nightclubs, but when you leave to enter the Old Medina I strongly suggest dressing more conservatively \u2013 especially if you are traveling solo or as a group of women. Nothing will ruin your vacation more than unwanted attention.<\/p>\n

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Are there any tips you want to add on what to wear in Marrakech?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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For more Africa packing list ideas, please read:<\/strong><\/p>\n