While you won't have to worry about tipping throughout the trip at meals, etc., we do encourage tips for our guides and drivers. We recommend a range below, and this is per traveler. Feel free to allocate this and give it at the end of the trip for the guides, or for the drivers, the last day you will see them. Preferrable in dirham:
Drivers: ≈USD5-10 per person, per day
Guide: ≈USD5-10 per person, per day
This is a suggestion, but the amount per person/ per day is up to each traveler.
For restaurants tip no less than 50dh (5 dollars) for a meal for 2 people (in case you go to a restaurant on your own. DC already includes tips for meals and hotels)
The dirham is Morocco’s official unit of currency. As of July 2022, one U.S. dollar is equal to approximately 10 dirhams. Please note that the dirham is considered a closed currency and can only be exchanged when you arrive in Morocco.
We recommend that you exchange some dollars for dirham at the first available opportunity. The rate in the airport can be higher than in other places. The guide can help you with that or stop at an ATM.
MasterCard and Visa are sometimes accepted at large stores, hotels, and high-end restaurants, though Morocco is still largely considered a cash society.
Call your bank before travel
Some places might also accept Euros
Prices in Morocco can vary depending on the city and whether you're in a touristy or local area. Here's a rough idea of what things cost:
Street food/snack (e.g., a sandwich, msemen, or a small tajine) – 10-30 MAD ($1-3)
Casual restaurant meal (e.g., tajine, couscous, or pastilla) – 40-100 MAD ($4-10)
Mid-range restaurant (3-course meal) – 100-250 MAD ($10-25)
Luxury restaurant (high-end dining) – 300-600 MAD+ ($30-60+) - it can be more expensive than that, depending on where you are
Mint tea in a café – 5-20 MAD ($0.50-2)
Coffee (espresso, cappuccino, or Moroccan nous-nous) – 10-25 MAD ($1-2.50)
Fresh orange juice – 5-15 MAD ($0.50-1.50)
Bottle of water (1.5L) – 5-10 MAD ($0.50-1)
Soft drinks – 5-15 MAD ($0.50-1.50)
Local beer (in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol) – 30-60 MAD ($3-6)
Imported beer or cocktail – 50-120 MAD ($5-12)
Small souvenirs (keychains, magnets, postcards, etc.) – 5-20 MAD ($0.50-2)
Traditional Moroccan slippers (babouches) – 50-150 MAD ($5-15)
Handmade scarf or pashmina – 50-200 MAD ($5-20)
Leather bags (quality varies) – 200-800 MAD ($20-80)
Handwoven rugs (small/medium size) – 500-3000 MAD ($50-300)
Ceramic plates or bowls – 50-300 MAD ($5-30)
Argan oil (small bottle, pure and high quality) – 80-250 MAD ($8-25)
Spices (saffron, ras el hanout, cumin, etc.) – 20-100 MAD ($2-10)
Taxi ride within a city (petit taxi, short ride) – 10-30 MAD ($1-3)
Taxi ride from the airport (Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, etc.) – 100-400 MAD ($10-40)
Prices can be higher in tourist areas and lower in local neighborhoods. Haggling is common in souks (markets). Please ask your guide for more information!