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Tipping in Morocco 💰

How much do you tip in Morocco? Compact guidelines plus an interactive calculator with live currency conversion — for restaurants, taxis and guides.

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The rules at a glance

Situation	Tip	Note
🍽 Restaurant	5–10 %	in casual cafés, rounding up is enough
🚕 Taxi	5 %	or round up
🧭 Guide	20–50 MAD per person	–

Usual tipping currency on the ground: MAD (Dirham).

When to tip in Morocco

In Morocco, tipping is customary and appreciated. At restaurants the norm is around 5–10 % of the bill; for taxis 5 %, and for guides 20–50 MAD per person. Check your bill for an existing service charge — if included, you can give nothing extra or just a small amount.

How to pay a tip in Morocco

Easiest in cash and in MAD (Dirham), small change ready before you head ashore. Cards work in many restaurants too — add the tip to the amount or write it on the slip. In many countries small notes are more appreciated than large ones.

Tip calculator

Basis: In Europe and most countries, tips are calculated on the total bill including VAT/service. In the USA, it is common to tip on the pre-tax amount — simply enter the pre-tax subtotal there.

Conversion uses live ECB rates (with fallback). Values are guidelines only, without guarantee.

Frequently asked

How much do you tip in Morocco at a restaurant?
Rule of thumb: 5–10 %. in casual cafés, rounding up is enough

Do you tip taxi drivers in Morocco?
Rule of thumb: 5 %.

Which currency should I use for tips in Morocco?
Easiest in MAD (Dirham) – have small change ready before you leave the ship.

Cruise ports in Morocco

In Morocco, cruise ships call at 3 ports — from Agadir to Tanger. Tipping rules apply everywhere the same way; prices on the ground can vary slightly per port.

Agadir

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Casablanca

Sprawling commercial port – better to take a taxi to the centre and the Hassan II Mosque.

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Tanger

Berth at the town harbour – the medina begins directly above the port.

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Sources and freshness

Values from common travel practice, cross-checked with country guides and travel publications. Last updated: 2026-09-08. All values are guidelines only, without warranty.

The calculator for your journey

This tipping calculator is available in your browser for free and without an account. The Portolana app is still in development.

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