Tipping in Morocco: Who, When, How Much
Restaurants and cafes
In sit-down restaurants a tip of around 5-10% of the bill is appreciated, and a little more for excellent service. Some upscale places add a service charge, so check the bill before adding extra.
At casual cafes and snack stalls, simply rounding up or leaving a few dirhams is fine. For a mint tea or coffee, leaving the coins from your change is the norm.
Taxis and drivers
For petit and grand taxis, tipping is not strictly required but rounding up the fare is polite, especially if the driver helped with bags. For a metered ride, rounding to the nearest 5 or 10 MAD is typical.
For a private driver hired for a day trip or multi-day tour, tip more meaningfully, roughly 50-150 MAD per day depending on service and group size, as this is an important part of their income.
Hotels, riads and porters
Tip porters around 10-20 MAD for carrying luggage, and leave housekeeping a few dirhams per day, ideally daily rather than at the end since staff may rotate.
In riads, where service is often personal and attentive, a tip for the staff at the end of your stay (placed in a shared tip box or handed to the manager to distribute) is a kind gesture.
Guides and tour leaders
Licensed guides for city tours or the medina deserve a solid tip; roughly 100-200 MAD for a half or full day is reasonable, scaled to group size and quality. For multi-day tours, tip the guide and driver separately.
If a guide arranged by your riad spends only an hour or two orienting you, a smaller tip of 50-100 MAD reflects the shorter service.
Hammams, spas and personal services
At a traditional public hammam the entrance fee is small; tip the attendant who scrubs you 20-50 MAD. At upscale spa hammams a service charge may apply, but a tip for the therapist is still welcome.
For barbers, henna artists and similar personal services, a tip of 10-30 MAD is appropriate depending on the service.
When tipping is not expected and a word on baksheesh
Tipping is not expected for casual help like brief directions, though small unsolicited services may come with an expectation of a few dirhams. Photographing performers at squares like Jemaa el-Fnaa usually means paying a small fee; agree first.
Always carry plenty of small notes (10, 20, 50 MAD) and coins, as breaking large bills for tips is awkward. Tip discreetly and only for service you genuinely received to avoid encouraging persistent requests.
| Service | Suggested tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | 5-10% | Check for service charge first |
| Cafe / snack | Round up / a few MAD | Leave the coins |
| Taxi | Round up fare | More if bags handled |
| Porter | 10-20 MAD | Per bag/trip |
| Housekeeping | A few MAD/day | Leave daily |
| Private driver | 50-150 MAD/day | Important income |
| Licensed guide | 100-200 MAD/day | Scale to group size |
| Hammam attendant | 20-50 MAD | For the scrub |
Suggested tipping amounts in Morocco
FAQ
Is tipping expected in Morocco?
Yes, tipping is customary but modest. It is expected in restaurants, for guides, drivers and porters, while for casual taxis simply rounding up the fare is enough.
What currency should I tip in?
Tip in Moroccan dirhams (MAD). Carry plenty of small notes and coins, as it is hard to break large bills for tips and foreign currency is less useful for everyday tipping.
Should I tip a private tour driver and guide separately?
Yes. On multi-day tours, tip the driver and the guide separately, roughly 50-150 MAD per day for the driver and 100-200 MAD per day for a guide, adjusted for service and group size.
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