Tipping in Morocco is part of everyday life, and it confuses many first-time visitors. Who should you tip, how much, and in what currency? As a local family company, we get these questions from almost every guest.
Here is a simple guide with real amounts in Moroccan dirhams (MAD). Tipping is never required, but small tips are expected for many services and always appreciated.
Tipping in Morocco: Quick Reference
| Service | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Café | Round up, or 2 to 5 MAD |
| Restaurant | About 10% of the bill |
| Petit taxi | Round up to the next 5 or 10 MAD |
| Porter or luggage help | 10 to 20 MAD per bag |
| Riad or hotel housekeeping | 20 to 50 MAD per night |
| Local city guide | 50 to 100 MAD half day, 100 to 200 MAD full day |
| Private driver-guide | 100 to 200 MAD per day, from the group |
| Camel handler | 50 to 100 MAD per group |
| Hammam attendant | 20 to 50 MAD |
| Parking guardian | 5 to 10 MAD |
| Public toilet attendant | 2 to 5 MAD |
These amounts are a guide, based on what locals and experienced travelers usually give. One US dollar is roughly 9 to 10 dirhams.
Tipping in Morocco at Restaurants and Cafés
In cafés, leave the small change or a few dirhams. In restaurants, about 10% is normal for good service. Some upscale restaurants add a service charge to the bill, so check before you tip twice.
Leave the tip in cash on the table or hand it to your waiter. A tip added to a card payment does not always reach the staff. New to Moroccan food? Read our Moroccan food guide.
Tipping in Morocco for Taxis and Porters
- Petit taxis: agree on the fare or ask for the meter, then round up.
- Porters: in the medina, porters with carts bring your bags to the riad. Agree the price first, then add 10 to 20 MAD per bag.
- Airport help: if someone carries your bags to the car, 10 to 20 MAD is fine. See our guide to airport transfers in Morocco.
Tipping in Morocco at Riads and Hotels
Riad staff often cook breakfast, carry bags and help with directions. A tip of 20 to 50 MAD per night for the room is common. Many riads have a shared tip box at reception, which is split among the whole team. Choosing where to stay? Read riad vs hotel in Morocco.
Tipping in Morocco on Tours: Guides, Drivers and Camps
This is where most travelers are unsure. On a private tour, your driver-guide spends every day with you, and tips make up an important part of their income.
- Private driver-guide: many travelers give 100 to 200 MAD per day from the whole group, at the end of the tour.
- Local city guides: in Fes or Marrakech, 50 to 100 MAD for a half day, 100 to 200 MAD for a full day.
- Camel handlers: 50 to 100 MAD per group after the camel ride.
- Desert camp staff: a tip in an envelope for the whole camp team is a nice touch, especially after music around the fire.
On our tours, tips are not included in the price, and they are always your choice. Give what feels right for the service you received. For the full picture of trip costs, see our guide to the Morocco desert tour cost.
Photos, Street Performers and Helpers
- Photos: performers, water sellers and snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fna expect a tip for photos. Agree the amount before you take the picture.
- Unofficial guides: if a stranger offers to show you the way, they will expect money. A polite “la, shukran” (no, thank you) is enough if you don’t need help.
- Parking guardians: men in vests watch parked cars in towns. 5 to 10 MAD is normal.
Cash and Currency Tips for Tipping in Morocco
- Carry small notes: 10, 20 and 50 MAD notes and coins make tipping easy. Change is often hard to find.
- Use dirhams: the dirham is a closed currency, so you get it once you arrive. ATMs are easy to find in cities and at airports.
- Euros and dollars: some people accept them, but staff lose money changing small amounts. Dirhams are better.
- Keep a tip budget: set aside about 10% of your daily spending for tips.
Travelling from the US? Read our guides to the Morocco visa for Americans and flights to Morocco, and check the US State Department page on Morocco before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tipping expected in Morocco?
Tipping is not required, but it is expected for many services, such as restaurants, porters and guides. Small tips are a normal part of daily life.
How much should I tip a tour guide in Morocco?
About 50 to 100 MAD for a half-day city guide, 100 to 200 MAD for a full day. For a private driver-guide on a multi-day tour, many travelers give 100 to 200 MAD per day from the group.
Should I tip in dirhams or dollars?
Dirhams are best. Staff can use them right away, while changing small amounts of dollars or euros costs them money.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Morocco?
You don’t have to, but rounding up the fare is common and appreciated. Like most tipping in Morocco, small amounts are fine.
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