Tipping in Morocco: How Much & Who to Tip
12
Oct, 2025
Learn the dos and don’ts of tipping in Morocco. The tipping culture here is more relaxed than in some countries, but tipping is still the norm. This guide covers who to tip, how much to give, and helpful tips for navigating Moroccan tipping customs.
Camel trekking in the Moroccan Sahara Desert
Should you tip in Morocco?
Tipping is customary in Morocco, but it is not mandatory. The best rule of thumb is to round up your bill and leave spare change. If you receive poor service or inadequate service, you are not obligated to tip. Tips are usually not included in the bill, though some upscale restaurants add a 10–15% service charge. Read on for more about how much and whom to tip during your travels in Morocco.
PRO TIP: For the sake of convenience, think of 10 dirhams as about $1 USD.
Who do I tip in Morocco?
It’s common to tip:
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Tour guides
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Bus drivers
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Restaurant and cafe servers
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Taxi drivers
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Hotel luggage porters and maids
If someone goes above and beyond, feel free to tip extra.
Expect to be asked for tips when taking photos of market vendors, artisans, or street performers. They usually ask for 10–50 dirhams (~$1–$5 USD). Always ask permission before taking photos!
Tipping your tour guide and bus driver at the end of your trip is also strongly recommended, especially if you are satisfied with the service they provided and they helped you have a great trip.
NOTE: We always suggest tipping your hotel maids as the majority are females. Morocco is a very male-dominated society with many women lacking access to education and decent job opportunities. Hotel maids are very hard-working and deserving of a tip just as much as your luggage porter or restaurant waiter.
On our Morocco trips, the trip leader may suggest a tipping kitty at the beginning of your tour to cover tips for luggage porters, cleaning staff, waiters at restaurants for included meals, etc. This is also for buying water for the group, as well as a few surprises not on the itinerary along the way. Your tour leader will usually ask for around $50 – 60 USD per person to contribute to the kitty.
One reason for this tipping kitty is that making small change can be difficult, and many travelers choose not to tip because they don’t have small bills.
How much should I tip in Morocco?
Here are general guidelines on who and how much to tip while traveling through Morocco:
- Restaurant/Cafe servers: Round up the bill & leave spare change. (i.e. If the bill is 137 dirhams, round up to 150)
- Taxi drivers: Round up the fare & leave spare change. (i.e. If the fare is 25 dirhams, round up to 30)
- Luggage porters: 10 dirhams per piece of luggage; more for very heavy bags
- Housekeeping: 10 dirhams per day
- Photo of vendors, products, etc.: 10–50 dirhams depending on request
PRO TIP: Try to pay with larger bills whenever possible in order to make small change for tipping at more upscale restaurants or when purchasing an expensive item. Making change for market vendors or small cafes and eateries can sometimes be very difficult!
Hotel maids make sure your unique Moroccan accommodations are beautiful and comfortable!
Should I tip my tour guide in Morocco?
We always recommend tipping your Moroccan tour guide and tour bus driver, especially if you feel they did an exceptional job and enhanced your experience.
Below are suggested amounts for tipping your tour guide and bus driver at the end of the trip based on our past travelers’ feedback from our 12-day Morocco trip. If you feel they made your trip extra special, then you’re welcome to tip more.
- Tour guide: 1000 – 1500 dirhams (≈ $100 – $150 USD)
- Driver: 450 – 450 dirhams (≈ $50 – $60 USD)
PRO TIP: When withdrawing from an ATM in Morocco, try to take out an odd-numbered amount (i.e. 490 instead of 500 dirhams) and you’ll get smaller bills that are easier for small vendors to break. For more information on exchanging currency in Morocco, check out our How to Exchange Money in Morocco blog.
Chefchaouen, also known as The Blue City
Tipping in Morocco is pretty modest and straightforward. Just remember, tipping is not compulsory and tips should only be given when excellent service is received. Happy travels!
