What to wear, what to pack
Many of you have asked for more specific guidance on what to wear. Given the weather, dressing comfortably and appropriately for the heat is essential. Informal, chilled-out vibe…. Don’t forget to dress modestly if you’re going out and about.
Ladies Generally
Although it’s very hot during the day, breakfast and evening temperatures may be slightly cooler, so a light cardigan, pashmina or wrap might be worth bringing.
For breakfast and throughout the day, consider wearing shorts, T-shirts, linen shirts, kaftans, sarongs, sundresses, and swimwear. Trainers will be helpful for activities.
You might want to wear a dress for the evenings – but think cool, colourful cotton maxi dresses, slip dresses, T-shirt dresses, and so on. This is an opportunity to dress up in a more casual style.
You will likely wear flip-flops, sandals, or other flat or low-heeled shoes or trainers on your feet. Don’t forget a sunhat either.
Gents Generally
You will likely wear polo shirts, linen shirts, shorts, and linen trousers, and you will have a lightweight jumper for the evening. For those of you who are a little more adventurous, you might wear a sarong – #ooooh errrrrrmisses #adventourous #moroccanvibes
On your feet, you will likely wear flip-flops, thongs, sandals, loafers or deck shoes. Don’t forget to bring a hat. Trainers will be helpful for activities.
Ladies and Gents – Two Main Events
Moroccan Night
The night before the wedding, we’re organising a Moroccan-themed evening. We are not attaching a dress code, but I will probably dress in something with a Moroccan vibe, or at least something colourful and wacky, and I am sure I will persuade John to do the same.
Wedding Ceremony
John and Archie will be teaming up to exhibit a Man from Delmonte kind of suit vibe.
I am keeping my outfit under wraps, but I imagine that ladies will be wearing cool, colourful dresses – something that works well with Morocco.
So, don’t think of formal, English wedding vibes; think glamorous, fabulous, colourful, with cottons, silks, lame, and embroidery, etc. No hats, fascinators, etc.
I hope that helps!

Please respect local customs and dress modestly if you’re out and about

Capaldi and Ezzahra are well-stocked with wine and spirits, and some of the local wines are pretty good. However, if you have a penchant for a particular brand or something extra special, you might want to pick up a bottle or two at duty-free

We wouldn’t recommend hiring a car, as private transfers and taxis are reasonably priced. You only need to get to The Capaldi Hotel (about 45 minutes from the airport). Once there, we have arranged private transfers to take you to The Ezzahra Estate and from Ezzahra to the airport

Only use the Yellow Taxis or Private Transfers. Small tips are always appreciated

• Staff tips can be paid in Moroccan Dirham or Euros.
• Capaldi, please tip at the end of your stay an amount that you feel represents the service you received.
• Ezzahra, it is recommended to pay £50, equivalent value in Euros, per person per stay. Given there is a team of 28 people looking after us, and the service is fantastic, this feels like exceptional value.

If you’re shopping in the souks, start at a third of the asking price and settle at around 50%! It’s always good to be clear about how much you want to spend before embarking on the haggle, stick to your guns, and politely walk away if you can’t agree on a price

Morocco isn’t typically covered by a typical ROAMING plan, and phone and data charges are expensive, so we’d recommend getting a UK network e-SIM with international coverage or a temporary extension to your phone plan. Wi-Fi is available at Capaldi and Ezzahra, though not always perfect

You can’t take Moroccan Dirham into or out of the country—exchange cash at the airport or use local ATMs (though they can be unreliable)
In true Moroccan style, the ATMs and currency desks are located in the departures hall, not the arrivals hall, a remarkable example of Moroccan planning, given that you can’t enter or leave the country with currency.
Don’t panic; it’s a small airport, and arrivals and departures are close together, and there are some signs. It’s definitely worth exchanging your currency at the airport, as many of the ATMs in the city are not operational.

You’ll find locals can be pretty opportunistic; if they think they can hustle you, they will, so if you’re out and about and a kind local lady or gentleman offers to help you with anything, only accept their help if you plan to give them a Tip, otherwise, politely acknowledge them, and let them know you don’t need any help

Travelers from the UK to Morocco will need a plug adapter for Moroccan sockets (Type C and Type E)

It’s also good to check if your devices are dual-voltage (usually marked as “100-240V” on the device or charger). If they are not, you may also need a voltage converter, as UK devices typically operate at 230 volts, and Moroccan sockets provide 220-240 volts. We’ve never had an issue, but we’ve never taken Dyson or other expensive hair stylers, so it’s worth checking

Mobile phone plugs and charging cables as the accommodation will not necessarily have sockets for fly leads, small portable speakers, hair curlers, straighteners, etc

Both venues will have hairdryers, shampoos, shower gels, soaps, robes, etc

It will be very hot, so remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and, of course, comfortable clothes to avoid those embarrassing sweat patches!

Flights, taxis, car hire, insurance, spa treatments at The Capaldi, tickets to museums, optional YSL trip, tips, and private trips you arrange for yourselves whilst there.

We have a professional photographer for the Moroccan Night and Wedding Day, but given we’re spending a lot more time with one another, we thought it would be great if we had somewhere to share our photos.
The QR Code here is a link to our online gallery where we can upload and view each other’s photos, or click here