Understand what applies to your accommodation, prepare the paperwork and find official sources. A practical guide from rules to action.
Homestays and cross-cutting obligations for tourist accommodation.
Sources checked on 1 October 2026
For hosting in the home where you live: apply to the local authority with identity, insurance, photographs, a building document and signed specifications. The decree provides a 30-day decision period.
Maroc · Loi 80-14, articles 29 à 38 et 43 à 48 · Maroc · Décret 2-23-441, articles 60 à 67Article 34 requires cover for fire, theft of guests’ belongings and civil liability. Renew the contract and keep it available for inspections.
Maroc · Loi 80-14, articles 29 à 38 et 43 à 48 · Maroc · Décret 2-23-441, articles 60 à 67Operators must report guest data daily before 8 a.m. following arrivals and departures, to the competent DGSN or Royal Gendarmerie service, using the official reporting system.
Maroc · Loi 80-14, articles 29 à 38 et 43 à 48 · Maroc · Décret 2-15-865, articles 1 à 6 et annexe 1Ask for identification and a completed, signed individual accommodation form on arrival. Keep the form for one year and provide it to the competent authorities on request.
Maroc · Loi 80-14, articles 29 à 38 et 43 à 48 · Maroc · Décret 2-15-865, articles 1 à 6 et annexe 1The permit lasts five years and is renewable through the original application procedure. Compliance with the operating specifications can be inspected throughout its validity.
Maroc · Décret 2-23-441, articles 60 à 67Apply the local category rate per person and night; children under 12 are exempt. Show the tax separately on invoices, remit quarterly and file the annual guest/night declaration before 1 April.
Trésorerie générale du Royaume · Loi 47-06, articles 70 à 76After an outage exceeding 24 hours, submit copies of guest forms before 8 a.m. Report missing data electronically within 72 hours after service is restored.
Maroc · Décret 2-15-865, articles 1 à 6 et annexe 1Each guide states its scope and links to official sources. Practical organisational advice is separate from legal obligations. This documented selection is not property certification or personalised legal advice.