Tipping in Morocco is common in daily life, especially in restaurants, hotels, and tourism services. It is not always required, but it is usually appreciated.
The easiest rule is to carry small cash (coins and small bills) and tip based on service, not pressure.
Quick Tipping List
Restaurants: usually 5%–10% (or round up).
Cafés: round up or leave 2–5 MAD.
Hotel porter: 10–20 MAD per bag.
Housekeeping: 10–30 MAD per day.
Local guide (half day): 100–200 MAD per group.
Local guide (full day): 200–400 MAD per group.
Private driver: 100–200 MAD per day (small group).
Desert camp staff: 20–50 MAD per person (if you want).
Currency and How to Tip in Morocco
Most tips are given in Moroccan dirham (MAD), in cash. In busy places like Marrakech Medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa area, Fes Medina, or the port in Essaouira, having small change makes life easier.
ATM tip: if you can, withdraw an amount that gives you smaller notes, so you are not stuck with large bills for small tips.
Tipping in Restaurants in Morocco
In many restaurants, people tip when the service is good.
A common range is around 10% in restaurants, especially in tourist cities like Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier.
If you are in a small local restaurant, rounding up the bill is often enough.
Restaurant Tipping Examples
- Bill is 92 MAD → pay 100 MAD.
- Bill is 180 MAD → leave 10–20 MAD.
- If the service charge is already included, you can still leave a small extra if you want.
Tipping in Cafés and Small Food Places
For coffee, mint tea, or a quick snack, tipping is usually small.
Good range:
- round up the total.
- 2–5 MAD on the table if you sit and get table service.
Tipping in Hotels and Riads
Hotels and riads are where tipping happens the most, especially in tourist areas.
Porters (Bags)
10–20 MAD per bag is normal, depending on how heavy it is and how far they carry it.
Housekeeping
10–30 MAD per day is a simple rule, or a larger tip at the end of your stay.
Concierge or Reception Help
If someone helps with a special request (restaurant booking, finding a doctor, organizing something), 20–50 MAD is a polite thank you.
Tipping your Driver in Morocco
If you book a private driver for a day trip or a multi-day route (for example, Marrakech to Merzouga, Fes to Merzouga, or Casablanca to Chefchaouen), tipping is usually given at the end of the service.
A common range for private drivers is 100–200 MAD per day for smaller groups, more if the group is large or the days are long.
Tipping Local Guides in Morocco (City Tours and Site Guides)
Guides in places like Marrakech Medina, Fes Medina, Rabat, and Volubilis usually receive a tip at the end.
A practical range:
- Half-day tour: 100–200 MAD per group.
- Full-day tour: 200–400 MAD per group.
If you are a bigger group or the guide is with you all day and does a great job, you can tip more.
Tipping in the Sahara Desert (Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Camps)
In Merzouga desert camps, there is often a team (camp staff, cooks, musicians). Tipping is optional, but many guests leave something at the end.
Simple range:
20–50 MAD per person, depending on service and camp level.
If someone helps with bags or goes out of their way for you, you can add a little extra.
Tipping for Taxis and Transfers
For short rides, many people just round up.
Example: meter shows 27 MAD → pay 30 MAD.
If you agree on a fixed price, tipping is not necessary, but you can round up if the driver is helpful.
Souks, Markets, and “Help” in the Medina
In Marrakech and Fes medinas, you may meet people who offer directions or help without you asking.
If you accept help and it genuinely saves you time, a small tip like 5–20 MAD is common. If you do not want help, a clear “no thank you” and walking away calmly is fine.
How to Tip Politely?
- Hand the tip directly when it makes sense (driver, guide, porter).
- In restaurants, leave it on the table or give it to the server.
- Keep tips small and normal. Big tips can create pressure for the next time.
Tipping Table (Easy Overview)
| Service | Typical tip (MAD) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | 5%–10% or round up |
| Café | 2–5 |
| Porter | 10–20 per bag |
| Housekeeping | 10–30 per day |
| Local guide | 100–200 half day, 200–400 full day (per group) |
| Private driver | 100–200 per day (small group) |
| Desert camp staff | 20–50 per person |
FAQs
Tipping is common in Morocco and often expected in tourism services, but it is usually not mandatory.
Many travelers tip around 10% in restaurants, or they round up in smaller places.
A common range is 100–200 MAD per day for smaller groups, more for larger groups or extra-long days.
A practical range is 100–200 MAD for a half-day and 200–400 MAD for a full day (per group).
It is optional, but many guests tip camp staff at the end, often 20–50 MAD per person if service is good.
