Free for wanderers
Morocco packing list.
The practical bits nobody tells you before you go.
01
Clothing
Works for medina, desert and coast
- Lightweight long-sleeve tops and loose trousers or a maxi skirt (modesty + sun protection)
- A scarf or shawl (sun, wind, dust, and useful for mosque/mausoleum visits)
- A warm layer for desert nights — temperatures drop fast after sunset in the Sahara
- Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes (medina streets are uneven cobblestone)
- Swimsuit if you're doing the coast (Essaouira, Casablanca) — cover-up for getting to/from the beach
- Sunglasses and a wide-brim hat or cap
02
Health & comfort
- Reusable water bottle (tap water isn't recommended — buy or filter)
- Basic meds: rehydration salts, anti-diarrheal, any personal prescriptions
- Hand sanitizer and tissues (public restrooms often lack soap/paper)
- Sunscreen (high SPF — desert and coastal sun are both intense)
- A light scarf doubles as a dust mask on windy desert days
03
Money & documents
- Passport + a photocopy stored separately
- Some cash in dirham (MAD) — many small vendors and riads are cash-only
- A card with no foreign transaction fees for hotels/bigger purchases
- Travel insurance details saved offline
04
Extras
- Universal power adapter (Morocco uses Type C/E plugs, 230V)
- A small day bag for medina wandering
- Earplugs (calls to prayer + lively medinas can be loud, in a good way)
- An offline map or downloaded map area, since medina alleys confuse GPS
Pack light, leave room for a rug. — Ginger