The short answer
Tipping in Morocco is customary but relaxed: round up in cafés, leave 5–10% in restaurants, give 20–50 MAD to a transfer driver who did the job well and 100–150 MAD a day to a good guide. Nothing is obligatory, small notes are appreciated everywhere, and nobody expects American percentages.
How much should you tip in Morocco?
| Who | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Café (mint tea, coffee) | 1–5 MAD — round up |
| Restaurant | 5–10% if service isn't included |
| Petit taxi (metered) | Round up to the next 5 MAD |
| Airport transfer driver | 20–50 MAD for a good run |
| Private driver, full day | 50–100 MAD |
| Licensed city guide | 100–150 MAD / day |
| Riad / hotel staff | 20–50 MAD per night, at checkout |
| Luggage porter | 10–20 MAD per bag |
| Hammam attendant | 20–50 MAD |
The etiquette: how tipping actually works
Hand tips directly and discreetly — into the hand, with a thank-you ('shukran'). In riads, a single tip at checkout to the manager 'for the team' is normal and welcome. Carry 20-dirham notes: they are the universal tipping currency, and breaking a 200 note for a tip helps nobody.
When not to tip
- Unrequested 'help' — the medina's spontaneous guides who attach themselves expect payment; a polite, firm 'la, shukran' early saves the negotiation.
- Bad service — tipping is earned in Morocco, not automatic; locals simply don't tip a surly encounter.
- Card payments — tips are a cash culture; add nothing to the terminal and hand notes instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is tipping expected in Morocco?
Appreciated, yes; enforced, no. Round up small services, 5–10% in restaurants, and modest notes for drivers, guides and riad staff who look after you.
How much do you tip a driver in Morocco?
Round up on a petit-taxi meter; 20–50 MAD for an airport transfer done well; 50–100 MAD for a driver who has carried your day.
Should I tip in dirhams or euros?
Dirhams — small MAD notes are usable immediately. Euros work in a pinch but force an exchange errand on the recipient.
Do Moroccan restaurants add a service charge?
Some tourist restaurants add 6–10% — check the bill. Where it's included, a few extra dirhams for good service is generous, not expected.