We (a family of 3) are heading to Tangier for the day and using a local guide that Rick Steves recommends. It appears to be his own company and we are paying €180 for the tour. What is a reasonable tip on top of this? Also, it states lunch is not included. We don't have to purchase his lunch do we (we usually skip it ourselves or just have a small snack)? (This is an expensive splurge for us as it is so we aren't trying to be cheap but need to be reasonable.) Thanks for any help!
Posted by
USA/SF Bay Area
248 posts
When in Morocco last year and with a guide for the day (not RS), when it was lunch time he brought our group to a restaurant. Whomever wanted to eat had a chance, others skipped, and nobody had to pay for the guide's lunch. It was opportunity for the guide to have a quiet time of his own and also to catch-up on his daily prayers.
Not sure about the tip here since he is also the owner.
Posted by
new york
1508 posts
Why would you think about tipping if he is the owner? I would not tip.
You do not have to buy the lunch; if you do, you might invite him and pay for his meal.
I imagine you will eat much better by skipping the restaurants and going to the bakeries for sweet and savory pastries, or a sandwich shop, instead. You really should try bisteeya/pastilla, a sweet-savory pie made with chicken. it's astoundingly great.
I was going to go last week but there were wind warnings so I cancelled my trip. I did a lot of research on how to spend my time and made a list of where to eat..if I can find it, I will post it here...
Do be aware of possible ferry cancellations from Tarifa due to weather issues.
Posted by
USA/SF Bay Area
248 posts
I agree you should try pastilla!
If want something quick, taco is their name for a panini sandwich, but with fries inside. You can ask for fries on the side. I enjoyed the couscous dish with chicken and a tower of vegetables! But some restaurants only serve on Fridays.
I didn’t go to Tangier, but Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Sahara desert, Fez, Chefchouen, Rabat and Casablanca.
Posted by
Portsmouth
5989 posts
When I went to Tangier we hired a guide who worked for himself. I didn't tip because why would I? He charged a decent amount of money so there was no need to. €180 is a high fee for a private guide in Tangier so there's absolutely no reason to tip.