Tipping — known locally as baksheesh — is part of everyday life in Morocco, but the amounts are modest and it needn't be stressful. Here's a simple guide to how much to tip in Morocco.
Is Tipping Expected in Morocco?
Yes, small tips are customary and appreciated for good service, and many people in tourism and hospitality rely on them. That said, tips are modest — a few dirhams often does the job — and you shouldn't feel pressured into large amounts.
How Much to Tip in Restaurants & Cafés
In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving around 5–10% for good service is normal. In cafés, leaving a few dirhams in coins is appreciated. Check whether a service charge is already included on the bill.
Tipping Your Tour Guide & Driver
For a multi-day tour, it's customary to tip your driver-guide at the end as a thank-you for their service, with a little more for exceptional guiding. Local guides for a half or full day are usually tipped separately. Amounts are at your discretion and reflect how the service went.
Other Situations
Small tips are also common for hotel porters, parking attendants who watch your car, someone who helps carry bags, and at a hammam. A few dirhams is plenty in most cases.
Tips on Tipping
- Carry small notes and coins so you can tip easily
- Tip in dirhams rather than foreign currency
- Tip at the end of a tour rather than each day
- Base the amount on the quality of service
- Don't feel obliged to over-tip — modest is normal
Final Thoughts
Keep a stock of small notes and coins, tip modestly for good service, and thank your guide and driver at the end of the trip. A little goes a long way and is always appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you tip in Morocco?
Yes. Small tips (baksheesh) are customary for good service in restaurants, cafés, hotels and for guides and drivers — but amounts are modest.
How much do you tip a tour guide in Morocco?
It's customary to tip your driver-guide at the end of a multi-day tour as a thank-you, with a little more for exceptional service. The exact amount is at your discretion.
Should you tip in restaurants in Morocco?
Yes — rounding up or leaving around 5–10% for good service is normal, after checking whether a service charge is already included.
What currency should I tip in?
Tip in Moroccan dirhams, ideally small notes and coins, rather than foreign currency.
