The most useful Morocco packing strategy is layering. A single trip can include warm city afternoons, cool mountain mornings, windy coast time, and cold desert dawns, sometimes within a few days.
Footwear matters less for formality than for surface. Medina streets, kasbah paths, and occasional uneven terrain all reward comfortable shoes that still feel polished enough for hotel dinners.
Travelers often overpack for the desert itself and underpack for temperature swings. A warm layer, scarf, sunglasses, and compact day bag usually do more work than extra outfit changes.
The best packing list is therefore route-aware. The more varied the itinerary, the more valuable simple, adaptable pieces become.