The short answer
A 10% service charge is often added; extra is optional and appreciated. Tips in cash are appreciated by staff even when a service charge appears on the bill.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- Check for the service charge; add 10% if not, or round up.
- Bars & cafés
- Round up.
- Taxis & rideshare
- 10 dirhams or round up.
- Hotels
- 5–10 dirhams per night housekeeping; a few dirhams per bag.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 10% for guides.
Good to know
Tips in cash are appreciated by staff even when a service charge appears on the bill. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.