Morocco has a strong tipping culture (known as “baksheesh”). Because wages in the service industry are low, workers heavily rely on tips to make a living. However, knowing when and how much to tip can be confusing.
Restaurants and Cafes
In standard cafes, leaving a coin or two (1-5 Dirhams) on the table is standard. In nice restaurants, leaving 10% of the total bill is customary if the service was good. Make sure to leave the tip in cash, even if you pay the bill with a card.
Guides, Drivers, and Porters
If you hire an official medina guide for a half-day, a tip of 100-150 Dirhams is expected. For private drivers on multi-day tours, 100 Dirhams per day is standard. For the baggage handler carting your luggage through the medina to your riad, 20 Dirhams is fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to tip taxi drivers?
It is not strictly required, but it is customary to round up the fare to the nearest 5 or 10 Dirhams, especially if the driver used the meter and helped with your luggage.
What if someone offers unsolicited help?
If a stranger gives you unsolicited directions in the medina, they will almost always demand a tip. It is best to firmly say “No, thank you” and ignore them to avoid this situation entirely.
