Seasonal rental in Marrakech : Regulation, Profitability and Management

The Rental in Marrakech represents a lucrative opportunity for the real estate owners.

With the constant influx of international tourists, this activity can generate significant revenues, but you need to respect a legal framework that is strict.

The Regulation of the Seasonal Rental in Morocco

Legal Definition Holiday Rental Marrakech is defined as the provision of furnished accommodation for a maximum period of 3 months, to a clientele of passage.

Important Distinction :

• Renting simple : Without services (cleaning, home)
• Tourist establishment : With regular services (requires license)

Legal Obligations in 2025

1. Mandatory Reporting The owner must declare his or her well-from :

• The urban commune
• Tax services
• The Regional Council of Tourism (CRT) if the services provided

2. Safety standards

• Smoke detectors
• Fire extinguishers
• Electrical compliance
• Liability insurance

3. Tourist Licence (if applicable) For the goods with services (daily cleaning, custom home, breakfast) :

• Official Classification (1 to 5 keys)
• Annual Inspection
• Standards compliance CRT

Taxation of the Rental

Rental Income tax

• Flat rate : 10% of gross sales
• Plan real : Tax on the net income after expenses (if option exercised)

VAT

• Not applicable for the simple rent without services
• 20% if hotel services provided (cleaning, breakfast)

Tourist tax

• Collected from tenants
• The amount varies according to the category of the accommodation
• Paid on a quarterly basis to the common

Statements

• Annual rental income
• Register of tenants to keep up to date
• Conservation of supporting documents for 10 years

Profitability of the Rental in Marrakech

2 bedroom apartment in City Centre

• Purchase price : 1 200 000 DH
• Award night high season : 700-1 200 DH
• Price night low season : 400-600 DH
• Average occupancy rate : 65%
• Estimated annual revenue : 120 000 – 180 000 DH
• Gross yield : 10-15%

Riad 4 Bedrooms Medina

• Purchase price : 3 500 000 DH
• Annual revenue : 400 000 – 600 000 DH
• Gross yield : 11-17%

Seasonality

High Season (Oct-April) : Rate 75-90%, price +50-100%
Low Season (May-Sept) : Rate 40-50%, price reduced

Operating expenses

Fixed : Water, electricity, internet, insurance (500-2000 DH/month)
Variables : Household (200-800 DH), towels, welcome products
Commissions : Airbnb 3%, Booking 15-18%, Agency 20-25%

Management by Swimmobilier

Services : Reservations, reception, housekeeping, maintenance, concierge, statements
Commission : 20-25% of the CA

Optimization

• Professional Photos (3 000 – 8 000 DH)
• Pricing dynamic
• Multi-diffusion (Airbnb, Booking, VRBO)
• High-end equipment
• Exceptional Service

Conclusion

Swimmobilier accompany you in the implementation of compliance and the management in order to maximize your revenues in all serenity.