Packing lists

What to pack for Morocco in April

April is one of the best months to visit Morocco. Marrakesh is warm and sunny, the Atlas Mountains still have snow on the peaks, and the desert has not yet reached its summer heat. The range is the challenge: an 80°F afternoon in the medina can be followed by a night in the Sahara that drops into the 40s.

So the list is built from loose, breathable layers that cover your shoulders and knees. Morocco is a Muslim country, and modest dress is respectful in the medinas and the countryside, not only at religious sites. It also keeps the sun and dust off. Pack one real warm layer for the desert and the mountains.

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The weather

Daytime high
79°F
26°C in Marrakesh. Hotter in the desert.
Overnight low
54°F
12°C in the city. The desert and Atlas are much colder.
Wet days
~4
Mostly dry, with the odd shower in the mountains.
Daylight
13 h
Sunset around 7:45pm. Midday sun is intense.

The capsule

A week, one traveler, Toffee palette. Chocolate, camel and ivory, loose and light for the medina and warm enough for the desert. A capsule is a few clothes in one palette (a base color, a neutral and an accent) that all go together. The full list below adds what sits outside it.

Toffee palette · 11 pieces · 27 outfits

Layers

  • Shirt jacketShirt jacket
  • Long cardiganLong cardigan
  • Warm wrap, for the desertWarm wrap, for the desert

Tops

  • Linen shirtLinen shirt
  • Loose tunicLoose tunic
  • Soft drapey shirtSoft drapey shirt

Bottoms

  • Wide-leg linen pantsWide-leg linen pants
  • Maxi skirtMaxi skirt
  • Drawstring linen pantsDrawstring linen pants

Shoes

  • Closed sneakersClosed sneakers
  • Leather sandalsLeather sandals

Three days from this capsule

Marrakesh medina souks
Riad rooftop dinner
Sahara camp at night

Shown for one traveler. Packlier packs a capsule like this for each person on the trip.

The full list

Clothes

  • Three or four loose tops that cover your shoulders
  • Loose pants or long skirts that cover your knees
  • Light jacket or long cardigan
  • A warm fleece or sweater for the desert and mountains
  • Large scarf
  • Swimsuit, for a riad or hotel pool
  • Sleepwear warm enough for a cold desert camp

Shoes

  • Closed sneakers for the medina and the dunes
  • Sandals that slip off easily

Day bag

  • Crossbody bag that zips shut
  • Tissues and hand sanitizer
  • Refillable water bottle, if your hotel filters water
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Small bills and coins for tips and souks

Documents and tech

  • Passport
  • Travel insurance details
  • Card for hotels and larger shops
  • Type C/E plug adapter (220V)
  • Power bank
  • Downloaded offline maps; the medinas confuse phone GPS

Health and toiletries

  • Stomach remedies and rehydration salts
  • Moisturizer and lip balm for the dry air
  • Any prescriptions, in your carry-on

Gear worth the space

  • A large, light scarf

    The most useful thing in the bag: sunshade, dust mask, shoulder cover, and a blanket on a chilly night.

  • Loose linen pants

    Cool in the heat, modest without effort, and quick to dry after washing in a hotel sink.

  • A packable fleece

    Light enough to forget until you need it at the desert camp or on the mountain road.

  • A zip-top crossbody bag

    Worn in front of you in the crowded souks, with small notes in an outside pocket so you never open it wide to pay.

An 80°F afternoon in the medina, a Sahara night in the 40s. Packlier packs one modest capsule for the whole range.

Tell it where, when, why, which bag and which palette, and it packs the capsule, checks it against the bag and adds everything that is not clothing. Launching this year on Android, with iOS to follow.

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