Tipping in Morocco: How Much to Tip (2026 Guide)
Tipping is part of daily life in Morocco, and it is one of the questions our guests ask most before they arrive. We put this guide together so you know exactly who to tip, how much, and when.
The short version: tipping in Morocco is customary and appreciated, but the amounts are small. A little goes a long way, and a few dirham handed over with a smile matters more than the exact figure.
All amounts are in Moroccan dirham (MAD), which is the currency you should tip in. As a rough guide, 10 MAD ≈ $1 ≈ €0.90 ≈ £0.80 (check the current rate). These are customary ranges we see in practice, not fixed rules.
Tipping in Morocco: quick reference
Who | Typical tip |
Café or coffee | Round up, 1 to 5 MAD |
Restaurant meal | 5 to 10 percent, or 10 to 20 MAD |
Petit taxi | Round up to the nearest 5 to 10 MAD |
Hotel porter | 10 to 20 MAD per bag |
Housekeeping | 20 to 30 MAD per day, left at the end |
Private city guide | 100 to 150 MAD per day |
Your driver-guide | 10% of the tour price (tipped at the end) |
Desert camp staff | 20 to 50 MAD |
Hammam attendant | 20 to 50 MAD |
Parking or gas attendant | 2 to 5 MAD |
Is tipping mandatory in Morocco?
No, tipping is not mandatory and no one will chase you for it. But it is customary and expected in most service situations. Wages in tourism and hospitality are often very low, so tips genuinely matter to the people who receive them. Think of it as normal courtesy rather than an obligation, and tip for good service, not out of pressure.
How much to tip in Morocco, by situation
Restaurants and cafés. At a café, round up or leave a few dirham. At a sit-down restaurant, 5 to 10 percent is generous, or simply leave 10 to 20 MAD for a casual meal. Check whether service is already included on the bill at higher-end places.
Taxis. Tipping is not expected for a metered petit taxi, but rounding up to the nearest 5 or 10 dirham is a kind gesture and easy to do. For a shared grand taxi, no tip is needed.
Hotel and riad staff. Give a porter 10 to 20 MAD per bag. For housekeeping, leave 20 to 30 MAD per day, ideally at the end of your stay. At a small riad where the same team does everything, leaving a lump sum at checkout for them to share works well.
Tour guides. For a private guide on a city or day tour, 100 to 150 MAD per day from your group is a good benchmark, more if they were exceptional or your group is large. For a multi-day tour, tip at the end based on the whole experience.
Drivers. For a multi-day tour driver, 50 to 100 MAD per day per group is typical. A good driver in Morocco does far more than drive, so reward one who looks after you well.
Driver-guides. On a private multi-day Morocco tour, your driver-guide is usually with you throughout the entire journey, handling the driving, helping with logistics, sharing local knowledge and making sure everything runs smoothly along the way. A tip of around 10% of the total tour price is a good benchmark, given at the end of the tour and adjusted based on your experience.
Desert camps and camel guides. Camp staff and camel handlers work hard in tough conditions. Around 20 to 50 MAD per person for the team, or handed to your camel guide directly, is appreciated.
Hammams and spas. Tip the attendant 20 to 50 MAD depending on the treatment. At a luxury spa, 10 percent is a good guide.
Small everyday services. A few dirham for the person who watches parked cars (the gardien), the gas station attendant, or anyone who helps you find your way. Keep small coins handy for exactly this.
Is 20 dirhams a good tip?
For a small service, yes. Twenty dirhams (about $2 / €2 / £1.60) is a solid tip for a porter, a café, a short taxi ride you rounded up, or a quick helping hand. For a full day with a private guide or a multi-day driver, you would tip more, but for everyday moments, 20 MAD is right in the sweet spot.
Can you tip in US dollars or euros in Morocco?
It is best to tip in dirhams. Small US dollar, euro, or British pound notes are usually accepted by guides and drivers, but the person then has to change them, and the rate is rarely in their favor. Never tip in foreign coins, as they cannot be exchanged in Morocco and are effectively worthless here. Withdraw dirhams from an ATM on arrival and keep a stash of small notes and coins for tipping.
A practical tip from our team
Keep a dedicated “tip pocket” of small dirham notes (10s and 20s) and coins, separate from your main cash. You will reach for it constantly, and having the right small change means you are never stuck tipping far more than you meant to, or nothing at all because all you have is a 200 MAD note.
If you want the bigger picture on costs, see our full guide to whether Morocco is expensive and how much money to take.
Frequently asked questions
For private guides and drivers, tips are usually given by the group rather than by each individual traveler. For hotel staff, hammams and smaller personal services, tipping individually makes more sense.
For a multi-day tour, it is easiest to tip at the end of the trip rather than after each day. You can give the tip directly to your driver or driver-guide on your final day.
Even when your accommodation and meals are included, a small tip for the camp team is appreciated if you received good service. Around 20 to 50 MAD is a reasonable starting point.
Check your restaurant or hotel bill first. If a service charge has already been added, you don't need to add another full tip, although you can leave a little extra for particularly good service.
No. You shouldn't feel that every interaction requires a tip. Tips are customary for genuine services, but you don't need to hand over money simply because someone gives you directions or starts helping without being asked.
The bottom line
Tipping in Morocco is small, frequent, and always in dirhams. Keep a pocket of small notes and coins, tip a little for the everyday services and more for the guides and drivers who make your trip, and you will get the etiquette exactly right.
And if you travel with us, we are always happy to tell you what is normal in the moment, so you never have to guess.
About Village Morocco Travel
We plan private, driver-guided tours across Morocco, from the medinas to the Sahara. If you would like a trip where the logistics, and the tipping, are handled for you, start planning with us.
Published: 20 September 2026
About the Author
Sandra Potisek is a travel content creator, originally from Slovenia and now spending much of her year in Morocco. As part of the Village Morocco Travel team, she works closely with local guides to plan trips for international guests — and off the clock, she's immersing herself in the country's culture, cuisine, and lesser-known corners firsthand.
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