Legal & ComplianceAirbnb Regulations in Morocco: What Every Host Must Know

Morocco's short-term rental market is booming — but operating legally requires understanding a set of regulations that many hosts overlook.

1. The Fiche de Police Obligation Under Dahir n° 1-02-176, every property owner hosting guests must collect and retain a signed fiche de police for each guest. This document records the guest's identity information from their national ID or passport and must be kept for inspection by authorities...

2. Tourist Tax (Taxe de Séjour) Moroccan municipalities levy a tourist tax per night per guest. Rates vary by city — Marrakech, Agadir, and Casablanca each have their own schedules. As the host, you are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax...

3. Listing Registration Since 2023, short-term rental platforms must verify that listed properties comply with local zoning rules. Ensure your property is registered with the local municipality before listing...

4. Insurance Requirements Standard home insurance policies often exclude short-term rental activity. You will need a specific "location meublée touristique" endorsement or a standalone policy...

5. How KoziBnB Helps Our platform automates the fiche de police collection process digitally — guests fill in their information, upload their ID, and sign electronically before check-in, keeping you fully compliant without paperwork.