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Tipping in Marrakech: taxis, drivers and airport transfers

Tipping is appreciated in Morocco but never an obligation. Here are the amounts people actually give to drivers.

By the Medina Transfers team  ·  Updated 12 October 2026

Tipping is appreciated but not required in Marrakech. In a petit taxi, rounding up by 5 to 10 dirhams is the usual gesture. For a private driver or an airport transfer, 20 to 50 dirhams is a common range when the service was good.

Usual amounts for drivers

SituationUsual tipNote
Petit taxi in the cityRound up by 5 to 10 dirhamsNot expected for a very short ride
Airport transfer or short private ride20 to 50 dirhamsWhen the driver waited, helped with bags, found the riad
Driver for a full dayEquivalent of 10 to 20 euros a dayFigure reported by travellers, more for a group

Three simple rules

  • Tip for a service, not by reflex. A driver who waited an hour after a delayed flight or walked you to your riad has earned it.
  • Use dirhams. Coins and small notes are the most useful. Foreign coins are of no use to the driver.
  • Give it directly to the driver at the end of the ride.
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With a pre-booked transfer

The price of a Medina Transfers ride covers the vehicle and the driver, and it is paid online before you travel. Nothing more is asked of you on arrival. If you want to thank the driver, a tip is welcome and entirely up to you.

Landing without cash? See where to get dirhams at the airport. For how street taxis work, see taxis in Marrakech.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Should you tip a taxi driver in Marrakech?

It is not required. Rounding up the fare by 5 to 10 dirhams is the usual gesture.

How much to tip for an airport transfer in Marrakech?

When the service was good, 20 to 50 dirhams is a common range for a short private ride such as an airport transfer.

How much to tip a private driver for a day?

Travellers commonly report the equivalent of 10 to 20 euros per day for a driver who stays with them, more for a group.

Is the tip included in the Medina Transfers price?

No. The price covers the vehicle and the driver. A tip is entirely at your discretion.

Should I tip in dirhams or in euros?

In dirhams, with coins or small notes. Foreign coins cannot be exchanged in Morocco.

About the author

The Medina Transfers team

Medina Transfers is a private transfer company based in Marrakech (Bd Zerktouni, Passage El Ghendouri) that runs transfers between Marrakech Menara Airport and the city.

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