Packing for a trip to Morocco with weather and culture in mind
When you visit Morocco, traveling in the city include nights , hiking through the mountains , camel trips to the desert and cultural excursions. As you pack for your vacation in Morocco , you should be aware of the activities you like to do , how your clothes will be seen from a cultural point of view and what season you travel.
Summer:
If you are traveling during the summer months , expect warmer temperatures and hiking trails plowed , but higher elevations will cool year . In many countries , it is common to pack shorts and a tank top, but do not do this for a trip to Morocco . Instead , wrap pants and shirts ( machine works well) light but avoid wearing revealing clothing . Many Moroccans are Muslims, and expose too much flesh via short, short skirts and tank tops are not appreciated , especially during daylight hours .
Women would be wise to dress in at least one knee pants or skirts to evening . In the evening, the nightlife in Morocco may justify a more flexible dress code , but it will depend on where you are going and how is a cosmopolitan city . Also, take care to leave the local clothing for people. While some Moroccans wear jellabiyas or hip- length tunics , those who live in the city tend to wear western-style clothes .
fall :
Fall in Morocco is still quite hot, although temperatures in the mountains begin to fall to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. During the day , a pair of pants and shirt can be slightly uncomfortable, but at night , you probably want a jacket when temperatures reach below 50 degrees. The density of the jacket will largely depend on where you plan to travel in the country.
In the desert, the night temperatures can be much cooler than in the city. If you decide to trek in the mountains, a thicker layer is a good idea. When choosing your clothes maybe you 'll want to avoid white . The rainy season has not started yet , so the dust in the desert and cities can kick with the wind. White may be cooler, but you will notice that gets dirty pretty quickly.
winter :
Winter Travel will be limited mainly to cultural tours and city , as most trekking trips are not possible because of the snow. During the winter , pants and heavier shirts or clothing, even layers month will be more comfortable . Packing layers allow you to remove or add clothing as needed. Days in the desert is hot, but plan accordingly for cool evenings and nights in winter. It is also important to note that the rainy season , the country begins in November . During the rainy season , it is best to have clothes full rain.
spring :
Spring is one of the wettest seasons in Morocco. The rains of the country continue until the end of March , so take a jacket and shoes that are comfortable when wet rain. An umbrella can be useful in the city, but they are heavy in the mountains. You should also expect cooler spring temperatures. Depending on where you visit, expect daily temperatures between 55 and 79 degrees , and nighttime temperatures fall between 38 and 57 degrees.
Sam Mitchell is a freelance writer for Journey Beyond Travel , ecological , sustainable society Morocco tourist guide who specializes in the High Atlas treks and other trekking tours and cultural . For more information about planning your vacation in Morocco, visit Journey Beyond Travel Guide Morocco travel .
