Short answer: Expected. Tipping is customary in Morocco but never mandatory. Rounding up and leaving a little extra is standard in restaurants and cafes, and guides, porters and drivers expect something for good service. Carry small dirham notes and coins, because tips are almost always given in cash.
Is service included?
Some popular and upscale restaurants and larger hotels add a service charge of around 10%, so check the bill first. If one is included, an extra tip is optional; if not, around 10% is usual in sit-down restaurants.
How much to tip in Morocco
| Who | Usual tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants (sit-down) | 10 to 15% | 10 to 15% at mid-range and upscale places if no service charge is on the bill; around 10% is the common baseline. |
| Cafes and bars | Round up or DH 5 to 10 | Round up or leave about 5 to 10% (roughly DH 5 to 10 per person) at cafes and small local eateries. |
| Taxis and rideshare | Round up | Round petit taxi fares up to the next DH 5 or 10. Make sure the meter is running. |
| Hotel housekeeping | DH 10 to 20 per day | Around DH 10 to 20 per day, or about DH 100 for a week, in hotels and riads. |
| Hotel porters | DH 10 to 20 | Around DH 10 to 20 for a bellboy or porter, more if there are many bags. |
| Tour guides | About 10% or DH 100 to 150 per person per day | Sources vary: about 10% of the tour price, or around DH 150 per person for a full day and DH 100 for a half day. Tip discreetly at the end. |
| Hairdressers and spas | About 10% | About 10% for salon and spa services; hammam attendants are commonly given DH 20 to 50. |
| Food delivery | Optional | Small tip or round up if you like; no firm custom for travellers. |
Amounts are in the local currency (MAD). They are common customs, not rules: tip more for great service and less where it was poor.
How to tip
Tip in cash, in dirhams. Hand the tip directly to the person who served you, or leave it with the bill at cafes. Keep a stock of small notes and coins, since the dirham is a closed currency and many smaller places are cash only. Give guides and drivers their tip at the end of the tour, and each spa or salon attendant their own share.
What to avoid
Do not leave just one or two dirhams or a handful of tiny coins in a restaurant; it can come across as an insult rather than a thank you.
Work out a tip
The tip calculator is set to Morocco and the local currency: enter the bill, pick a percentage and split it between the table.
Tipping with no cash
When you have no local cash, ask whether a tip can go on the card. More and more guides, drivers and performers show a QR code instead: point your phone camera at it and you can tip by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay without installing anything.
Sources
- Taste of Maroc: Tipping in Morocco
- Intrepid Travel: Tipping in Morocco
- Lonely Planet: The ultimate guide to tipping in Africa
- Lonely Planet: Things to know before traveling to Morocco
Checked in October 2026 against the sources above. Customs change and vary between cities and venues.
Common questions
Is tipping expected in Morocco?
Expected. Tipping is customary in Morocco but never mandatory. Rounding up and leaving a little extra is standard in restaurants and cafes, and guides, porters and drivers expect something for good service. Carry small dirham notes and coins, because tips are almost always given in cash.
How much should you tip at a restaurant in Morocco?
10 to 15%. 10 to 15% at mid-range and upscale places if no service charge is on the bill; around 10% is the common baseline.
Is a service charge added to the bill in Morocco?
Some popular and upscale restaurants and larger hotels add a service charge of around 10%, so check the bill first. If one is included, an extra tip is optional; if not, around 10% is usual in sit-down restaurants.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Morocco?
Round up.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping in Morocco?
DH 10 to 20 per day.
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