For winter travelors- additional items to bring

In the wintertime, Morocco gets lots of rain, but the temperatures are fairly mild. They stay between the mid 50's to lower 70's on some days. You need to make sure you are properly dressed for a Moroccan winter. First of all, many homes in Morocco will have a washing machine, but not a dryer. This is because the weather is usually warm enough to dry clothes on the line. In the winter time, this is not very practical because of all the rain. You will need to take this into consideration when packing sufficient clothes and items such as socks and underwear. Find out if your home in morocco will have a washer and dryer, and pack accordingly. Here's what else you will need:

1) Rain boots:
The streets will get muddy from all the rain, especially in Medina, the old city. Bring shoes you are not afraid to get mud and water on.

2) Light Jacket:
Since the weather is so mild, you will need a jacket for going out. Its not necessary to bring a heavy coat but you will find many Moroccans wearing them in the winter. The heavy coat is really optional, but the light jacket is a must have.

3) Hat or baseball cap
If you plan to shop the famous Medina, bring a cap. Many areas of the walkway around the shops are covered loosely with wood and will drip on your head while you are shopping.

4)Rain coat or umbrella
When it rains, it pours. Be prepared for the moroccan winter rains. They are not cold, but they are wet and muddy.

5) Hair Dryer:
Moroccan temperatures throughout the year are very warm, so most Moroccans air dry their hair. But if you are traveling in the winter time, it may take an entire day or more to completely dry out your hair. Be prepared to bring a small hair dryer and an electrical cord adapter. You could always buy a hair dryer in Marjane, but the price is ridicules and the quality of the dryer is bad.

6) Warm PJ's
Moroccan homes are not made of wood, they are made of brick and mortar. Many times, the weather outside the home will be warmer than inside. You will need to have some warm PJ's or clothes to wear around the chilly house.