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.
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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
More tipping 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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