When tipping a tour guide in Morocco, the appropriate amount depends on whether you are on a group tour or a private excursion, as well as the duration.

Suggested Tipping Guidelines

• Full-Day Private Guide: 100 to 300 MAD (~$10–$30 USD) per day total, or roughly 80 to 150 MAD per person if traveling in a small party.
• Half-Day Tour Guide: 50 to 100 MAD per person (or 100 to 200 MAD total for a private booking).
• Full-Day Group Tour: 50 to 100 MAD per person.
• Specialized Guides (e.g., Desert/Camel Trek Guides): 50 to 100 MAD per person for a camel trek, or 100 to 200 MAD per day for a dedicated desert/mountain guide.
• Private Drivers: If your driver also acts as an unofficial guide, translator, and companion throughout your trip, 100 to 300 MAD per day from the group is standard at the end of the journey.

Important Tips for Tipping in Morocco

• Use Local Currency: Always tip in Moroccan Dirhams (MAD). Paying in foreign banknotes (like Euros or US Dollars) can be difficult for locals to exchange at banks.
• Keep Small Bills Handy: Try to keep 10, 20, and 50 MAD notes on hand so you can easily hand over the exact tip amount at the end of the tour.
• Tip Directly: Hand the tip directly to your guide with a sincere “shukran” (thank you) at the end of the experience. If you are in a small private group, you can pool your tips together into one envelope or cash hand-off.