What to pack for Marrakech in February

Lows around 45°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

Mornings dip to 45°F and the wind runs at 13 km/h across open desert.

Sunburn happens in February here even when the high is only 72°F.

The UV index reaches 6.2 and the desert reflects light off every surface.

Six rain days create standing water where insects breed in this terrain.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Tap water isn't safe and minor cuts get infected in dust.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

This country runs on Type C or E. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Six rain days and temperature swings from 45°F to 72°F need layers.

Desert walks and market days require water, sun protection, and a map.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

Sand and wind combine at altitude to chafe exposed skin.

Eleven hours of daylight means constant activity and sweat in the dry heat.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Dehydration creeps up in dry heat faster than thirst signals it.

Unfamiliar water causes problems that antibiotics alone won't solve.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and crowds mean theft is a real problem.

Baggage handlers in transit don't prioritize your pack.

Damp from occasional rain and dust from terrain mix in luggage.

Six rain days in February leave clothes damp, and laundry facilities are basic.

Lows around 45°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Calls to home and music drown out the noise of shared rooms.

Lips crack fast in desert air with a UV index this high.

Contaminated surfaces are everywhere and hand washing water isn't always clean.

Insect bites and sunburn both happen here and itch differently.

One outlet at the guesthouse charges nothing without a spare cable.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border control and police stops happen regularly in Morocco.

Shared accommodation and busy souks make theft easy.

Humidity sits at 56% and bathrooms lack storage shelves.

Long flights and early desert starts mean sleep is precious.