Can I haggle everywhere or are some prices fixed?

Not everything is negotiable, and knowing the line saves you both money and awkwardness. The rule of thumb: if it's handmade, sold in a souk, and has no price tag, you bargain — rugs, leather, lanterns, ceramics, metalwork, babouches, clothing, jewellery, baskets, and most souvenirs. This is expected, even enjoyed; refusing to haggle and paying the first price actually marks you as a tourist and often means overpaying.

What's genuinely fixed: supermarkets and modern shops, pharmacies, chain stores, train and most bus tickets, museum entry, and any restaurant or café with a printed menu. Cooperatives and the Ensemble Artisanal craft centres are also fixed-price by design. If something has a clear price label, that's the price — trying to haggle there is just confusing for the staff and a bit rude.

Taxis are the big grey area, so handle them deliberately. Petit taxis are supposed to run a meter — insist on 'compteur, s'il vous plaît' and you'll pay the fair local rate. Grand taxis and many tourist-area rides are negotiated, so agree the price before you get in, every single time; settling it in advance avoids the unpleasant 'that'll be 200 dirham' surprise at your destination. The same 'agree first' rule applies to a guide, a porter at the station, or a man who 'helps' you find a shop.

One thing that isn't haggling but feels related: tipping. Small tips (a few dirham) are expected and appreciated for café staff, the person who watches your parked car, a helpful porter, a guide. It's not negotiable and not a rip-off — it's just how many small services are paid here, so keep a pocket of coins and small notes. Bargain hard on crafts, pay the marked price where it's printed, agree taxi fares upfront, and tip a little for service, and you'll navigate the whole thing comfortably.