There’s an hilarious post over at The View From Fez on the March breakout of…knee season! That’s when all the knee baring male tourists show up dressed in their “traditional garb” (er, shorts) and embarass the rest of us by not respecting the dress code.

This is not Saudi Arabia, mind you, but there are a few good rules to follow.

Women:
Don’t bare your cleavage, and make sure your skirt goes past your knees.  Short sleeves are okay in big cities, and even modest sleeveless (shell) tops; in smaller towns and villages, mid-length or long sleeves are recommended.  Sandals are fine, ankles are fine, lower arms are fine.  Don’t cover your head if you’re not Muslim - you’ll just stand out more.  Just remember - the more you cover  (reasonably), the less attention you’ll get.

Men:
Unless you’re a teenager or a child, don’t wear shorts.  Men look stupid in shorts anyway, but it particularly irritates Moroccans.  Those “flood” pants are okay, even though I think they’re silly.  And don’t show your armpit hair - frankly, that rule should apply in your home country, too.

And like I said, sandals are culturally acceptable, however, not always recommended - Moroccan ground is dirty and broken glass is common.

Enjoy your trip!