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Morocco Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 5 cities and regions in Morocco. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

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Morocco Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Morocco encompasses 5 tracked jurisdictions: 3 with active regulations, 2 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

Approximately 100% of tracked jurisdictions in Morocco require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.

Tax obligations apply in 5 of 5 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.

Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Agadir, Tangier. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.

LawfulStay monitors Morocco STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.

AgadirSouss-Massa Region
Same national Law 80-14 framework as Marrakech. 120-day cap for primary residence. DGSN digital guest registration required. Income declared by March 1 annually…
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TangierTangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Same Law 80-14 framework as Agadir and Marrakech. 120-day cap. DGSN digital platform for guest registration. Invoicing required per stay. Growing enforcement vi…
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Casablanca
Notable crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb rentals; confidential ministry inspections; licensing within ~30 days if approved
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Marrakech
Authorities conduct audits targeting unlicensed/undeclared rentals; Medina riads under closer oversight
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Nationwide
Daily electronic guest declaration; keep individual records 1 year; guests reported to police within 24h
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