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Tipping in Morocco

MADLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is customary in Morocco. In restaurants, 5-10% is common if service is not already included, while taxis usually round up and private drivers or guides are tipped separately.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Check the bill for any service charge first
+Cash tips are common and often more direct
−Street food and casual spots may only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Upscale bars and table service may leave a little more
−Casual cafés usually just round up or leave small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10 MAD
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+Petit taxis usually just round up
−Grand taxis agreed in advance may not need an extra tip unless the driver helps with luggage

How to tip in Morocco

•Add 5-10% in restaurants only when the bill does not already cover service
•Use MAD cash for small direct tips
•Treat private drivers and guides separately from taxis and cafés

Quick tips

Private guides often get 100-200 MAD per day
Petit taxis usually just round up to the next 5 or 10 MAD
Riad porters and housekeeping often get small cash tips rather than percentages

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10 MAD
Spa & Massage20-50 MAD
Hotel Staff10-20 MAD per bag
Tour guides100-200 MAD per day
Valet Parking5-10 MAD
Airport Services5-10 MAD per bag
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Morocco

Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.