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Expert Guide · Updated 2026
Morocco Packing List 2026
What to pack — and what to leave at home — for Morocco in 2026. Written by Aziz Sakri, Marrakech local guide, 13+ years of Morocco experience.
Quick Summary
Morocco packing essentials at a glance
Loose, modest clothing (shoulders + knees covered)
Light scarf — sun, mosques, cold desert nights
Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestones!)
SPF 50+ sunscreen — hard to find in Morocco
Rehydration sachets for desert heat
Universal Type C/E adapter
Cash for exchange on arrival
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Full Packing List
Complete Morocco packing list 2026
Clothing — Medinas & Cities
- Loose-fitting trousers (2–3 pairs) — linen or quick-dryESSENTIAL
- Light shirts / blouses covering shoulders (3–4)ESSENTIAL
- Light scarf or pashmina — sun, mosque visits, cold eveningsESSENTIAL
- Lightweight cardigan or fleece for cool eveningsESSENTIAL
- Modest swimwear (for riad pools — fully covered poolside)
Clothing — Sahara Desert
- Long-sleeve base layer — sun protection by day, warmth by nightESSENTIAL
- Buff or neck gaiter — keeps sand out in windy conditionsESSENTIAL
- Warm layer / fleece — desert nights can be 5–10°C in winterESSENTIAL
- Sunglasses — strong UV in the desertESSENTIAL
- Sun hat with wide brimESSENTIAL
Footwear
- Comfortable walking shoes — medina cobblestones are unevenESSENTIAL
- Sandals (Birkenstock/Teva type) — evenings and riadsESSENTIAL
- Hiking boots — Atlas trekking ONLY (not needed otherwise)
- Slip-on shoes — convenient for frequent shoe removal at mosques
Health & Toiletries
- High SPF sunscreen (SPF 50+) — hard to find locallyESSENTIAL
- Insect repellent — useful in the desert and Ourika ValleyESSENTIAL
- Rehydration sachets (ORS) — dehydration risk in desert heatESSENTIAL
- Basic first-aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, pain relief)ESSENTIAL
- Any prescription medications + copy of prescriptionESSENTIAL
- Hand sanitiser — useful before eating in the medina
Electronics & Documents
- Passport (valid 6+ months beyond return date)ESSENTIAL
- Travel insurance documents (print and digital copy)ESSENTIAL
- Unlocked phone + local SIM card (buy on arrival, cheap)ESSENTIAL
- Universal plug adapter — Morocco uses Type C and EESSENTIAL
- Power bank — useful for long driving days
- Camera / GoPro — optional, phone cameras are excellent now
Leave These Behind
What NOT to pack for Morocco
Heavy suitcase (rolling luggage is hard on medina cobblestones — bring a rucksack or soft bag)
Drone without prior written authorization from Moroccan aviation authority
Expensive jewellery — leave it at home; you won't use it
Formal dinner wear — even 5-star riads are casual
Large amounts of cash in foreign currency — exchange on arrival at the airport
Pork products or excessive alcohol — difficult to find and not appropriate in most settings
Bag tip from Aziz: Use a medium rucksack or soft-sided holdall rather than hard rolling luggage. Many riads have narrow staircases and medina alleys — roller bags become difficult. A 40L rucksack is ideal for 7–14 days in Morocco.
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