Salam Alikum my fellow nomads!
When my pal Karlie and I initially planned our impromptu 48-hour long trip to Marrakesh, we knew we’d have to figure out how to see the most we possibly could in a very small amount of time. As usual, we were more than successful, but once we arrived in Marrakesh, we never wanted to leave. So my advice for you guys is definitely planning to stay there for more than two days, I know we would have if we could.
However prepared and excited Karlie and I both were for this, we were in no way ready for the emotional toll it was about to take on us. For me, this trip will forever epitomize the importance of visiting places that will give you a huge culture shock, because the outcome of a shock like this is one of the most beautiful things you can experience in life, and pivotal to your growth.
But enough of the sappy stuff (for now I promise), lets get down to what you want to know!
Before I wrote this article, I took some Instagram polls to ask my followers what topics about Marrakesh they’d be more interested in reading about. If you’re one of the people that voted and is reading this, know you’re in luck. Even if your topic didn’t win, I was planning on telling you about it regardless! Below is a table of contents to show you where to find the information you wanted to know the most about.
Packing for your trip to Marrakesh
Many people are interested in learning about the proper attire to bring to a country like Morocco. This is only sensible, considering that 99% of the people in Morocco adhere to the Muslim religion, which requires stricter rules for dress. However, I think many people (including us at the time) overestimate how strict they are about the clothing there. Karlie and I each packed about a half a case full of conservative clothing: linen pants, maxi dresses and skirts, basically anything we had that was full coverage but lightweight so we didn’t die of a heatstroke.
Although we weren’t required to wear hijabs, we decided purchasing some when we arrived there would be a smart idea to help us not stand out like tourist targets. Plus, they made for some great photo opps!
Women are expected to dress more conservative than men, but for men I would still recommend a similar style, jeans/ long pants, lightweight tees and button downs. If you’re still worried about wearing the wrong things or doing anything potentially offensive, be sure to check out my Do’s and Don’ts article before your visit for some peace of mind.
You’ll notice us wearing traditional clothing in some of the photos, and this is why I recommend only packing half a case of your own clothing. Once you get into the Moroccan Medinas, you’ll understand why. But we’ll get to that part soon enough.
Side note: Do not worry about offending the locals there by wearing a hijab, we were actually given ones to wear on one of our tours, if anything, the local people may even be flattered that you have decided to immerse yourself in the culture. However, by no means are you subjected to share your religion, and your privacy will be respected.
