What to pack for Morocco
Morocco is hot and dry in summer, especially inland in Marrakech and the desert, and mild in winter, when nights get cold and the Atlas Mountains see snow. The Atlantic coast is milder and breezier all year.
That is the long-term pattern, not a forecast. Weather in any given week can be warmer, colder or wetter than usual, so check the forecast a few days before you leave — Wayfold does this automatically and adjusts the packing list for your actual dates.
Pack with Morocco in mind
- Loose, light clothing that covers shoulders and knees
- A warm layer for cold desert and mountain nights
- Comfortable shoes for medina alleys
- A scarf for sun, dust and visits to religious sites
Dress code: Modest clothing is appreciated, especially outside beach resorts. Most mosques are not open to non-Muslim visitors.
Start from a full checklist
Combine the points above with a complete list for the kind of trip you are taking:
- City break packing list · 48 items
- Carry-on only packing list · 45 items
- Road trip packing list · 46 items
What to eat in Morocco
These are dishes most visitors to Morocco will meet, with the usual recipe’s diet flags. Use them as a starting point for menus and for asking questions — not as a guarantee of what is in a particular plate.
Tagine
Slow-cooked stew of meat or vegetables in a cone-lidded pot.
Couscous
Steamed semolina with vegetables and meat, traditionally on Fridays.
Gluten
Harira
Tomato, lentil and chickpea soup, often with meat.
Gluten
Pastilla
Flaky pie of chicken or pigeon with almonds, cinnamon and sugar.
GlutenNuts & peanutsEgg
Zaalouk
Smoky aubergine and tomato salad.
Vegetarian-friendly
Msemen
Square, flaky pan-fried flatbread.
Vegetarian-friendlyGlutenDairy
Mint tea
Sweet green tea with fresh mint, poured from a height.
Vegetarian-friendly
Meal times, tipping and water
| Breakfast | 07:30–09:30 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | 12:30–14:30 |
| Dinner | 20:00–22:00 |
| Tipping | Around 10% in restaurants is customary. |
| Tap water | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Halal food | Easy to find |
| Vegetarian food | Moderate |
During Ramadan many restaurants open only after sunset.
General guidance — check locally. Recipes vary between kitchens; always ask about allergens. Checked 30 September 2026. In the app, the food guide marks which dishes fit each traveller’s diet and can show a diet and allergy card in the local language.
Entry rules for US and UK passport holders
A summary of the passport and travel-authorisation rules Wayfold reminds travellers about for Morocco. Rules change, and your exact situation (other nationalities, long stays, work or study) may differ.
US passport holders
We don’t have curated rules for this trip yet. Check the official advice before you book: U.S. Department of State (opens in a new tab).
UK passport holders
We don’t have curated rules for this trip yet. Check the official advice before you book: GOV.UK — Foreign travel advice (opens in a new tab).
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules change — always check the official source before you travel. Rules last reviewed 29 September 2026. For the bigger picture, read what ESTA, the UK ETA and ETIAS are.
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Morocco?
Drink bottled or filtered water. Most visitors drink bottled or filtered water and avoid ice of unknown origin. General guidance — check locally. Recipes vary between kitchens; always ask about allergens.
Do you tip in Morocco?
Around 10% in restaurants is customary.
Is it easy to eat halal or vegetarian in Morocco?
Halal food: easy to find. Vegetarian food: moderate. Vegetarian-friendly classics include Zaalouk, Msemen and Mint tea. Recipes vary between kitchens, so always ask.