A palace garden courtyard in Marrakech: a stone fountain on zellige tiles, orange trees and banana palms, carved doors open beyond

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What should couples wear in Morocco?

Elegant modesty. There is no legal dress code for visitors, but covering shoulders and knees, for men and women, is appreciated in medinas, markets, villages and near religious sites. Think loose linen and cotton by day, a scarf for her, and a more polished look for fine dining and rooftop evenings. Riad pools and beaches are more relaxed.

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Answered by the Morocco Honeymoons team. Checked October 2026.

The short answer

A palace garden courtyard in Marrakech: a marble fountain, banana palms and carved stucco galleries — A palace garden courtyard, Marrakech

In more detail

Modest dress is a social norm rather than a law for non-Muslims, but it is widely noticed. Dressing modestly in the medina signals cultural awareness, reduces unwanted attention, particularly for women, and makes everyday encounters warmer.

The expectation varies. Around Jemaa el-Fnaa and the main souks, shorts and sleeveless tops are more tolerated because merchants are used to visitors. In quieter residential lanes, Atlas villages and near mosques, modest dress matters more.

A riad patio at night, lit low around its fountain, trees and carved arches — Riad Livia, Marrakech medinaPhoto: Dutch Morocco Investments SARL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized)

Evenings are a chance to dress up. A kaftan, a midi dress or smart trousers with a wrap for her, and trousers with a collared shirt for him, suit a riad dinner or a rooftop bar. Evenings are cooler than days almost everywhere, and much colder in the desert, so pack one warm layer each.