Cafe
2–5 MAD ≈ €0.2–0.5
Round up the bill or leave small change.
Tipping in Marrakech: how much and who
Tips in Marrakech are small and in cash: round up at cafés, 5–10% at restaurants, 50–100 MAD for a half-day guide, 5–10 MAD per bag for a porter.
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Restaurant
5–10% at casual places, 10–15% upscale; check whether service is already included.
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Guide, half day
50–100 MAD ≈ €4.6–9.3
Per group, for a private guide; on group tours about 50 MAD per person.
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Guide, full day
100–200 MAD ≈ €9–19
Per group, for a private guide.
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Driver, airport transfer or half day
20–50 MAD ≈ €1.9–4.6
Round up the fare; drivers don't expect more.
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Private driver, full day
100–200 MAD ≈ €9–19
For a full day with a private driver; 150 MAD is a common middle.
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Porter in the medina, per bag
5–10 MAD ≈ €0.5–0.9
If a porter guides you to your riad, agree the price before he takes your bags.
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Hammam attendant, public hammam
10–20 MAD ≈ €0.9–1.9
In a spa, 20–100 MAD depending on the service.
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Riad staff, total for a 2-3 night stay
50–200 MAD ≈ €5–19
Leave it in the shared box for the whole team.
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Toilet attendant
1–2 MAD ≈ €0.1–0.2
Keep a few coins.
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Photo or listening to performers in Jemaa el-Fnaa
5–10 MAD ≈ €0.5–0.9
Agree the price before you photograph performers in the square, or expect to be asked for much more.
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Watch out
- The photo you didn't agree. Performers on Jemaa el-Fnaa ask for money after a photo. Agree the amount first, or don't take it.
Quick answers
Is tipping expected in Morocco?
Yes, small cash tips are normal for service. Keep coins and 10 and 20 MAD notes handy.
Sources
More fair prices in Marrakech
- Airport to the medinaTaxi 70–100 MAD by day, bus 30 MAD
- Taxis in the cityMedina to Gueliz 30–50 MAD
- Entry ticketsBahia 100 MAD, Majorelle 170 MAD
- HammamsLocal 10–40 MAD, spa scrub 250–500
- Argan oil100 ml pure: 180–280 MAD
- Souk pricesBabouches 80–150 MAD, lanterns 50–300
- Food and drinkOrange juice 4–10 MAD, tagine 40–70
- Day tripsOurika 200–340 MAD, Agafay 300–800
- SIM, cash and ATMsATM fee 20–35 MAD; choose dirhams