Tipping in Morocco: 2026 Guide for Travelers

Restaurants and Cafés

At sit-down restaurants, leave about 10% in cash. Some tourist-oriented restaurants in Marrakech and Fes add a service charge — if you see one, a few extra dirhams for good service is plenty. At street-food stalls and the evening food stands in Jemaa el-Fnaa, rounding up is enough.

Moroccan cafés are where locals spend hours over mint tea or nous-nous coffee. Leave MAD 2–5 on the table or tell the waiter to keep the change.

Riads, Hotels, and Porters

Most visitors stay in a riad — a traditional house turned guesthouse, often run by a small team who cook, clean, and help you find your way. Rather than tipping individuals, leave MAD 20–50 per day of your stay in an envelope at checkout and ask that it be shared among the staff. If one person went out of their way, tip them directly as well.

Medina streets are too narrow for cars, so porters with handcarts often carry luggage from the nearest road to your riad. Agree on the price before they start, then add a small tip. In hotels, MAD 10–20 per bag for the porter is standard. More context on hotel tipping is in our hotel tipping guide.

Hammams and Spas

At a public or tourist hammam, the attendant who scrubs you with black soap and a kessa glove usually expects MAD 20–50, given directly. At upscale spa hammams in hotels and riads, check whether a service charge is included; if not, about 10% is appreciated. Compare US practice in our massage tipping guide.

Guides, Drivers, and Desert Tours

Use an official licensed guide in the medinas — they carry a badge and can be booked through your riad. A tip of MAD 100–200 per day on top of the guide’s fee is typical. Be aware that many guides earn commission when you buy in shops they bring you to, so don’t feel obliged to buy anything.

On a multi-day Sahara tour, tip the driver around MAD 100–200 per day for the group, and the camel handler MAD 20–50 at the desert camp. Unofficial “guides” who approach you on the street and offer directions will expect payment — decline politely if you don’t want help.

Small Tips Around Town

• Petit taxis: insist on the meter (le compteur) and round up the fare. Grand taxis between towns have set fares; no tip needed.
• Parking attendants (gardiens) in their blue coats: a few dirhams when you leave.
• Street performers in Jemaa el-Fnaa, including snake charmers and musicians: if you take a photo, expect to pay. Agree the amount first — MAD 10–20 is reasonable.
• Restroom attendants: MAD 2–5.

Morocco runs on coins and small notes. Keep a pocket of MAD 5 and 10 coins and MAD 20 notes — breaking a MAD 200 note for a small tip is often impossible.