Moroccan Clothing For Women

Packing for conservative countries, like Morocco, can be tricky—especially when the weather is warm. While it’s good to stay covered, it’s also essential to stay cool. Local women dress conservatively, but you’ll see a wide range of styles on the streets of this ultra-popular tourist destination.




Women in tourist areas wear everything from bikini tops to burkas. I highly recommend finding some middle ground, respecting local culture, and dressing conservatively in Morocco. Street harassment is common, and, like it or not, the amount of attention and respect that you get will depend on what you wear. Want to look and feel amazing on your adventure?




Here’s what to wear in Morocco as a female traveler!
And don’t miss my Morocco Packing Guide either!



Clothing Tips for Morocco
Dress for the Weather
In the winter, you’ll find temperature from forty to seventy, and in the hottest months of summer, days range from seventy to over one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. At any time of the year, bring warm layers for the evening.







Bring Practical Shoes
Closed-toe and comfortable shoes are must-haves for long days of exploring. It’s also handy to have flip-flops for when you want to run around the riad or campgrounds.

Think Loose and Flowy
All things lightweight and full coverage is ideal — loose trousers or maxi skirts are perfect. A tunic shirt with leggings or a full kaftan is perfect too. Not only does full coverage allow you to dress conservatively in Morocco, but it will also protect you from the sun.





Wear a Scarf
Whatever you wear, have a lightweight scarf with you. You can use is to cover up before going into a mosque or just keep the sun off your skin when you’re overheating. Moroccan scarves are also gorgeous souvenirs. You’ll find them in pretty much any city or town, so you don’t need to bring your own if you don’t want to.

Use Sun Protection
The sun in Morocco can be intense throughout the year. Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.




 Interestingly, while Western wear was increasingly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and more and more Moroccan women were foregoing headscarves, today Moroccan women are embracing the headscarf as a way to symbolize their pride in being Muslim, much as Muslims in other Islamic countries are doing. But this doesn't mean they're becoming more conservative overall in their dress. The headscarves are viewed as a fun, decorative accessory, and come in many pretty colors and patterns. Furthermore, young women in particular often pair their headscarves with Western attire such as tight jeans, sexy tops and designer shades [source: Vagabond Journey].

Nora Fatehi is royalty personified on a magazine cover—See inside

The caption is, “Im so excited to share with you my first ever Moroccan magazine cover wearing a traditional beautiful caftan @femmesdumaroc_officiel
New Delhi: The beautiful Nora Fatehi, who became a sensation on the internet after her killer dance moves from the song 'Dilbar' went viral, is a regular social media user. She often posts on Instagram and has over four million followers on the app, leaving fans awe-struck with her glamorous looks.

The actress's latest Instagram post will make your jaw drop! She appears on the cover of a Moroccan magazine and looks like sheer royalty in a deep green caftan.
Noriana taking regal boss vibes to another level! Slayyyinggg Thanks to the team for this epic shoot! I feel beautiful wearing moroccan traditional caftan@sajidphotography @abdelkebdani @marcepedrozo @amine_el_hannaoui @zinebtaimouri”

On the work front, Nora will be seen in 'Bharat' that releases on June 5. The film has Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles with ace actors like Sunil Grover, Tabu, Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff and Disha Patani playing important roles.

Nora is also a part of Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Street Dancer 3D'.

The Chellah

These walled ruins on a site originally settled by the Phoenicians and then controlled by the Romans beginning in A.D. 40, are Rabat’s oldest site. Beautiful enscripted marble pillars and the remains of the Roman forum can still be seen today.

The city became a hub for Christianity in the 2nd century, and although the Romans withdrew in the 5th century it remained a city of Christian Imazighen (Berbers) until they surrendered to Arab Muslims in the 7th century. In 1174, the Almohad Caliphate began turning the site into a necropolis to bury their royals. A minaret was built in 1284 and still stands today, along with much of the necropolis.

In the green gardens behind the ancient tombs, you will see the charming site of a woman surrounded by the dozen of cats she cares for. There is also an eel pond filled with coins at the bottom, where women traditionally go to wish for fertility.

4 Historical Sites Worth Seeing in Rabat

If one wants to escape the bustle and crowds in Marrakech or Fez, Rabat is the perfect place and has no shortage of attractions worth visiting. Its location also makes it a perfect stop for a night between Casablanca and Fez.

Oudaya in Rabat
The winding blue streets of the Oudaya. Credit: Instagram at @ojrobert
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Juliette Owen-Jones is a journalist and editor at Morocco World News.
May 12, 2019
Rabat – Although Rabat is the political and administrative hub of Morocco, it is often overlooked by tourists and forgotten from itineraries. However, if one wants to escape the bustle and crowds in Marrakech or Fez, Rabat is the perfect place and has no shortage of attractions worth visiting. Its location also makes it a perfect stop for a night between Casablanca and Fez.

Hassan Tower

A close of up of Hassan tower. Photo credit: Instagram @ojrobert
Hassan Tower (Tour de Hassan) is one of the oldest historical monuments Rabat has to offer. Construction of the mosque began in 1195, after being commissioned by Yaqub al-Mansur, the third caliph of the Almohad Caliphate. He dreamed of the mosque being the largest in the world with the tallest minaret. However, when al-Mansur died 4 years later in 1199, his dream died with him and construction came to a halt.

Although the tower only reached half of its intended height at 40 meters, it is incredibly well preserved and is still a beautiful sight to see 820 years later. The 200 unfinished columns are also striking.



     2.  Mohammed V Mausoleum


The Mohammed V Mausoleum. Photo credit: Instagram @ojrobert
Directly next to Hassan Tower, this mausoleum contains the tombs of King Mohammed V and his sons King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. The mausoleum took approximately 400 men and almost a decade to build before it was finished in 1971. Its white floors and walls are made from granite and marble, and the roof is tiled in a distinctive green, the color of Islam. The tombs themselves are carved from white onyx.

The sheer craftsmanship and historical significance make this site a must-see.

 Kasbah of the Oudaias

The winding blue streets of the Oudaya. Credit: Instagram at @ojrobert
This kasbah dates back to the Almohad Dynasty in the 12th century and is still well preserved. The ancient kasbah gets its name from an Arab tribe, the Oudayas, hired by Sultan Yaqub al-Mansur to defend its wall and build more fortifications.

Having been home to many groups of peoples who all left their mark on the suburb, the history of this neighborhood is deep and fascinating. For example, the winding steps from the kasbah down to the shore were added in the 17th century by Muslims fleeing Catholic Spain, who also gave the nearby Andalusian garden its name.

The winding blue and white streets of this neighborhood leading to ocean views make it a beautiful place to spend the day meandering. Inside the kasbah, one can find Rabat’s oldest mosque, built in the 10th century and restored by an English pirate in the 18th, although it is not open to non-Muslim tourists.

The lush Andalusian garden is filled with well-fed cats and a Moorish cafe overlooking the Bouregreg river that serves traditional Moroccan cakes and mint tea.

Theaters Across Morocco

Rabat – In honor of National Theater Day on May 14, Morocco’s Ministry of Culture announced it will widen the network of theaters across the country and improve infrastructure.

In a statement, the Ministry of Culture said it is actively working on improving theater spaces in the cities of Al-Hoceima, Zmamra, Tamesna, Sraghna, Chichawa, Rissani, Taroudant, Ifrane, Taounat, Tetouan, Tangier, Debdou, Khémisset, and Sidi Slimane by the end of the year.

On National Theater Day, the Ministry consulted with regional and provincial governments as well as civil societies to put into place a national program of activities which “cover all of the Kingdom’s cultural centers, theaters, and entertainment venues.”

Meknes festival Sidi Abderrahmane

Meknes - The 6th edition of the festival Sidi Abderrahmane El Mejdoub of the word and wisdom opened on Wednesday in Meknes, on the initiative of the association "Meknes Forum for Culture and Development".

Initiated by the association "Forum of Meknes for Culture and Development" with the support of the Ministry of Culture, this cultural and artistic event aims, among other things, to promote the intangible heritage of Morocco and highlight the Zajal and the cultural heritage as a national cultural heritage, besides contributing to its transcription through various means including image and sound.

Chaabana: When Moroccan women in the USA celebrate the eve of Ramadan according to the authentic customs of the country

Washington- Faithful to the customs and customs associated with Ramadan, the Moroccan women of America are careful every year to perpetuate the tradition of "chaabana", a festival that illustrates in the Moroccan cultural register the meaning of reunion, conviviality and psychic preparation for fasting in a festive and spiritual atmosphere worthy of this sacred month.

This celebration, exclusively female, allows expatriates, especially those residing in the concentration basins of the Moroccan community (New York, Florida, Virginia, etc), to meet each other and relive the habits of preparation for Ramadan typical of Morocco native.

For these women, who carry the motherland in their hearts, Chaabana is also a consolation in the face of the test of expatriation and nostalgia, especially since many immigrant families can not visit each year in Morocco to live religious events because of the high cost of travel.

During the Chaabana ceremonies, recently celebrated for the fourth consecutive year in the Virginia suburbs of the capital Washington and Florida, women are careful to wear traditional dresses (caftans, takchita, etc.), masterpieces Moroccan crafts that are synonymous with celebrating happy social events or religious holidays.

Both ceremonies were also animated by Sufi songs, combining panegyric, Andalusian music and traditional and modern songs from the rich Moroccan repertoire.

In the midst of this colorful atmosphere and sounds, the tables were richly decorated dishes, pastries and typical dishes of the month of Ramadan that illustrate the authenticity of the Moroccan culinary art and is the pride of Moroccans in the world. 'international.

And as at every meeting of the Moroccan community, the ceremony was also marked by patriotic songs interpreted in unison by participants wearing national flags.

For Imane Zhar, coordinator of Chaabana in Virginia, this ceremony is "an expression of the attachment of Moroccan women to secular traditions and components of their identity in order to pass it on to future generations".

In addition to being an opportunity for expatriate women to share moments of joy and break the routine of daily life in host countries, they demonstrate their ability to adapt to the realities and demands of modern life in one of the most advanced countries in the world, while preserving ties of belonging to the homeland and its traditions and customs, she told MAP.

Ms. Zhar added that more than 180 women participated in the event and contributed financially and logistically to its success in order to give a good image of the Moroccan community, highlighting the strong interaction of Moroccan women with all initiatives of a social nature, solidarity and charity of interest to members of the Moroccan diaspora.

For its part, Souad Amjahdi, president of the association "Menni Likome" in Florida, stressed that the atmosphere of the ceremony "Chabana" organized in this state, known for a high density of the Moroccan community, "differs in no way those taking place in Morocco ", adding that Moroccan families flocked there en masse to share moments of joy and conviviality, spoil the taste buds of authentic Moroccan dishes and dishes, and liven up the heart with songs and music. panegyrics of the Prophet.

The ceremony, she added, also included a special henna tattoo section for the benefit of the girls to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, as well as tips on the virtues of fasting for health and the noble purposes of this. pillar of Islam.

Ms. Amjahdi emphasized that the Moroccan community in Florida is taking advantage of these meetings to confirm its support for the various charitable and solidarity initiatives that characterize the holy month, such as mass fasting meals in mosques and case management. social problems in the United States or in the country of origin.

With their determination to celebrate "Chaabana" every year, the women of the United States-based community paint a glowing picture of a cultural heritage that has shaped for decades the singularity of the Moroccan model and its multiple tributaries.

And religious events, including Ramadan, represent a way for them to reconnect with this heritage and consolidate the bonds of their membership in the Islamic Ummah around the world.