Morocco Packing List 2026: Complete Interactive Checklist

Documents

• ✓Passport (valid 6+ months past return) — Essential
• ✓Photocopy of passport (stored separately from original) — Essential
• ✓Printed flight tickets & e-tickets — Essential
• ✓Your Gateway2Morocco itinerary (printed + on phone)
• ✓Travel insurance policy + emergency phone numbers
• ✓Credit cards + backup debit card — Essential
• ✓Cash: $200–500 USD/EUR for emergencies
• ✓International driving permit — only if you plan to self-drive
• ✓List of emergency contacts (paper + phone)

Clothing (10 Days)

• ✓5–7 lightweight tops (linen, cotton, breathable)
• ✓2–3 pairs lightweight trousers or long shorts
• ✓1–2 long skirts or maxi dresses — women, culturally appropriate
• ✓Light scarf or shawl (sun, dust, mosques, chilly evenings) — Essential
• ✓1 lightweight long-sleeve shirt (sun protection)
• ✓1 light cardigan or pullover (evenings + AC)
• ✓1–2 nicer outfits (riads + upscale dinners)
• ✓Swimsuit (hotel pools, hammams, beach) — Essential
• ✓7+ pairs of underwear & socks
• ✓PJs / sleepwear
• ✓Sports bra — for camel trekking comfort
• ✓Quick-dry travel underwear (saves washing)
• ✓Lightweight rain jacket / packable
• ✓Sleeping mask & earplugs — medinas at dawn mean call to prayer

Footwear

• ✓Comfortable walking shoes (already broken in) — Essential
• ✓Lightweight hiking shoes or trainers — for Ait Benhaddou, Atlas, gorges
• ✓Sandals or flip-flops (riad pools, hammams, beach)
• ✓1 pair nicer shoes for evenings
• ✓Compression / hiking socks (2+ pairs)

Toiletries

• ✓Toothbrush + toothpaste
• ✓Eco-friendly shampoo + conditioner
• ✓Bar soap or body wash (TSA-compliant)
• ✓Deodorant
• ✓SPF 30+ sunscreen (large bottle — expensive in Morocco) — Essential
• ✓SPF lip balm — Essential
• ✓Quick-dry travel towel (small)
• ✓Wet wipes & tissue packs
• ✓Hand sanitizer (multiple small bottles) — Essential
• ✓Razor + extra blades
• ✓Spare contacts + glasses + solution — bring backup glasses if you wear contacts
• ✓Hairbrush / comb / hair ties
• ✓Moisturiser (skin dries fast in the dry climate)
• ✓Feminine hygiene products — limited variety locally

First Aid Kit

• ✓All prescription medications — Essential
• ✓Imodium / Loperamide (traveller's tummy) — Essential
• ✓Pepto-Bismol or similar
• ✓Pain relief (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil)
• ✓Antibiotics (Cipro) — prescription needed, ask your doctor
• ✓Antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin)
• ✓Band-aids + sterile gauze + medical tape
• ✓Moleskin / blister pads
• ✓Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
• ✓Throat lozenges + decongestants
• ✓Motion sickness pills (Dramamine) — winding mountain roads
• ✓Probiotics (taken 2 weeks before trip)

Tech & Electronics

• ✓Smartphone + charger
• ✓Universal power adapter (Morocco uses European 2-pin Type C/E) — Essential
• ✓Portable power bank (10,000 mAh+)
• ✓Camera + lenses + cleaning cloth
• ✓Spare camera battery + memory cards
• ✓Headphones / earbuds
• ✓USB cables (multi-tip recommended)
• ✓e-SIM activated (Airalo, Holafly) — or buy a local SIM on arrival (~$10)
• ✓Offline Google Maps + Google Translate (Arabic)
• ✓WhatsApp installed — standard messaging in Morocco

Bags & Accessories

• ✓Main suitcase (soft-shell, easier in vehicles)
• ✓Day backpack (15–20L)
• ✓Anti-theft crossbody bag for medinas
• ✓Money belt or neck pouch (passport storage)
• ✓Wide-brim sun hat or cap — Essential
• ✓Sunglasses with UV protection (+ a backup) — Essential
• ✓Reusable water bottle
• ✓Foldable shopping bag for souk purchases
• ✓TSA-approved luggage locks

Smart Extras

• ✓Small notebook + pen (journaling, contacts)
• ✓Compact binoculars — for Atlas birds + desert stargazing
• ✓Travel pillow for long drives
• ✓Snacks (granola bars, nuts) for transit days
• ✓Small flashlight or headlamp
• ✓Ziploc bags (waterproofing, organising)
• ✓Small gifts from home — children love pens, hair clips, small toys
• ✓Photocopy of travel insurance card
• ✓Print a Moroccan Arabic phrasebook

• Pack Light, Buy Local: Morocco's leather, textiles, and spices are world-class — and cheap. Leave 30% empty space in your suitcase for the things you'll inevitably buy in the souks.
• The Scarf Is the MVP: One large lightweight scarf doubles as sun cover, dust filter, mosque shoulder cover, evening warmth, beach blanket, and emergency picnic mat. Bring two.
• Pack Small USD/EUR Bills: $1–5 USD bills are perfect for small tips at the airport, hammams, and during your first 24 hours before you hit an ATM. Keep them separate from your main cash.
• Camera Settings First: Pre-set your camera to handle high-contrast scenes (white walls + blue shadow). Morocco's light is brutal at midday and gorgeous at dusk — golden hour is unmissable.
• Wear In Your Shoes: Medinas are uneven cobblestone — blistering brand-new shoes on day one is the most common rookie mistake. Wear your travel shoes for at least 2 weeks before departure.
• Bring Imodium, Not Bravado: Even healthy travellers get mild stomach upset from the water mineral difference. Imodium plus electrolyte tabs in your day bag can save a whole day of sightseeing.