I have a love – hate relationship with tipping, especially in developing countries. In the case of Morocco, the west is responsible for bringing the custom to the country. While I agree that tipping can be positive in that it recognizes a job well done. I’ve also seen first hand that the practice enables employers to pay workers lower wages because it is assumed that tips will make up the difference. This is where the hate part enters into it for me.
Unfortunately, it’s counterproductive refuse to tip in hopes that employers will step up to fill the gap. That’s not going to happen anytime soon. So like it or not, many workers in Morocco, as well in other countries across the globe, exist on tips.
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I grew up in the American Midwest and consider Morocco my second home. I am the first to tell you that a trip to Morocco is an amazing life transforming experience.
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