4 Countries
Middle East & Africa
Middle Eastern and African tipping customs blend traditional hospitality cultures with modern tourism industry expectations. Service charges appear in tourist areas, while discretionary tipping prevails elsewhere.
General Tipping Norm
10-15%; baksheesh culture in some regions
Country-by-Country Tipping Guide
United Arab Emirates
10% service charge common; 10-15% extra appreciated
- Restaurants
- 10-15% if no service charge
- Taxis
- Round up or 10%
- Hotels
- AED 5-10 per bag
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Egypt
Baksheesh expected for most services; 10-15% restaurants
- Restaurants
- 10-15% even with service charge
- Taxis
- 10-15%
- Hotels
- EGP 20-50 per service
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Morocco
10% or round up; riad tip boxes common
- Restaurants
- 10% or round up
- Taxis
- Round up fare
- Hotels
- MAD 20-50 per guest per night
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South Africa
10-15% standard; safari lodges use communal tip boxes
- Restaurants
- 10-15%
- Taxis
- 10%
- Hotels
- R 10-20 per bag
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