How to Find a Long Term Rental in Morocco

Last Updated on 24th October 2025 by Jessie

Planning to stay in Morocco long-term? This practical guide walks you through how to find rentals – from surf towns to cities – plus local tips and red flags to avoid.

For many visitors to Morocco, a brief North African sojourn just isn’t enough. Perhaps you’ve grown accustomed to the slow pace of life in the coastal villages. Maybe you’ve formed a full-blown addiction to Moroccan mint tea. Or maybe you’ve fallen in love with your surf instructor. You wouldn’t be the first, and certainly won’t be the last. Whatever your agenda, here is your guide to finding a long-term rental in Morocco.

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Websites for Finding Long Term Rentals in Morocco

There are a few immobilier (real estate) agency websites listing long-term rentals in Morocco. But these often only advertise a small portion of the rental apartments available. They’re usually pretty clunky too.

You can try searching, “(your chosen town) immobilier” on Google to find any local real estate agents’ websites. However, I have found that these tend to mostly advertise holiday apartments available for daily rent.

If you are looking for a rental in one of the bigger cities, you might have some luck on Avito.ma. This is Morocco’s biggest classifieds website, where you can also find cars, bikes, furniture, etc. for sale.

But if you are looking for a long-term rental in one of the surf villages, I recommend trying the options below.

Best Ways To Find A Long-Term Rental in Morocco

Most landlords prefer to rent out their apartments for daily rent. They can charge higher rates and get more bang for their buck. If you’re looking for a long-term rental, i.e. ‘monthly rent’, then these are your best strategies:

1. Facebook Marketplace

This is always my first port of call for looking for a long-term rental in Morocco. Jump onto Facebook marketplace and filter to the ‘Properties for rent’ category in your chosen area. A lot of these will be listings for daily rent, but it is worth contacting the ‘seller’ to find out.

Additionally, some local agents may list one or two apartments on Facebook Marketplace as self promotion. They will also have loads of other local rentals up their sleeve and will send photos once you make contact.

2. Facebook Groups

You’ll usually have far more luck finding long-term rentals in Morocco on the local community Facebook groups. Search the name of the village or area and see if they have one. As an aside, these are also treasure troves for all sorts of happenings in the area, such as upcoming events, surfboards for sale, a neighbourhood dispute, etc.

You can browse through any rentals already advertised on the page or create a post of your own. Specify the number of bedrooms, the area, the price range and any other requirements you have. Often you will have dozens of people private messaging you with offers. (And probably a few locals just wanting to chat too.)

Here are a few Facebook community groups I recommend:

• Essaouira – Essaouira Expats & Friends
• Tamraght – Tamraght Nomads Community
• Taghazout – Taghazout & Tamraght Nomads

It is also worth asking around to see if there are any active WhatsApp groups for expats within the community.

3. Ask Around the Community

This tends to be the best way to solve any problem you have in Morocco. Word-of-mouth surpasses all else. And in my experience, Moroccans are always super willing to go out of their way to help someone in need.

Pretty much anyone you speak to in your community will know of someone renting out an apartment. So start mentioning your house hunt to everyone you meet: the cafe owners, the shopkeepers, the new friend who just invited you for tea. If they don’t know of anything, they will be able to point you in the right direction of someone who does.

4. Find a Local Agent

When looking for a new long-term rental in Morocco, I have always found the most success through local real estate agents. These guys will let you know of any available properties that match what you’re looking for, take you to apartment viewings, and liaise with the landlord for you.

Often this means chaperoning you around town to visit dozens of apartments, and contacting an old friend or neighbour for a potential new lead. Sometimes this could take days or weeks, with loads of work on their behalf. You only pay the agent once you have agreed to take on a rental. It is usually an expected fee of 500dh (€50), which is insignificant in comparison to the effort they put in.

The agent can negotiate a price with the landlord and act as a translator for any other questions you may have. They will also remain your mediator/middleman for the duration of your property lease.

Once again, the best way to find an agent in your area is to ask around. Ask other locals or expats how they found their abode and see if they can recommend someone.

Formalising a Long-Term Rental in Morocco

Once you have secured a long term rental in Morocco, legally you must have a formal rental agreement written up. Note that if you have a shorter lease (i.e., one or two months) you may fall into a grey area where it is still considered a holiday rental. If this is the case, ignore the following.

The landlord will usually visit a notaire – a public notary – who will write up an official rental agreement. This tends to be in Moroccan Darija or French, but you can request a copy in English or your native language.

Then both you and your landlord will need to visit the local municipal office together to sign the agreement and have it legalised. These offices can get very busy, with long waiting lines, so aim to be there as soon as it opens. Make sure you bring your passport.

Rough Monthly Price Guide (2025)

If you’ve spent any time scrolling Moroccan real estate sites, you’ll notice the prices are often inflated – especially in surf towns where most rentals are listed as short-term holiday lets. On the ground, it’s a different story. The majority of long-term rentals are arranged through word of mouth or WhatsApp groups, and the price you’ll pay depends heavily on season, furnishings, and proximity to the surf.

Here’s a ballpark guide based on what’s typical for mid-range, two-bedroom furnished apartments (with kitchen, living area, and Wi-Fi) in each coastal village:

Location	Typical Monthly Rent (MAD)	What to Expect
Tamraght	2,500 – 6,000 MAD	Simple but comfortable flats, often with partial sea views or rooftop terraces. Prices rise in winter when surf season peaks.
Taghazout	4,000 – 8,000 MAD	A touch pricier due to tourism and limited long-term stock. Expect basic furnishings and small balconies; “Instagram-ready” places can run higher.
Mirleft	2,000 – 5,000 MAD	Some of the best value on the coast. You can find charming older apartments or small houses near the cliffs for under 3,000 MAD if you’re not picky.
Essaouira	5,000 – 9,000 MAD	Depends on whether you’re inside the medina or in newer suburbs. Traditional riad apartments are cheaper but may lack modern amenities.
Imsouane	4,000 – 7,000 MAD	Very limited long-term stock; many rentals are short-term surf apartments. Expect small studios or shared houses at the lower end.
Sidi Kaouki	3,000 – 6,000 MAD	A quiet, rural village with rustic homes and a handful of new builds. Few dedicated long-term rentals, so prices vary widely.
Aourir (Banana Village)	2,000 – 5,000 MAD	Good local value if you’re happy being slightly inland. Expect basic furnishings and better deals the longer you stay.

Tips for Finding a Long-Term Rental in Morocco

• Search in the off-season. Summer is peak season for domestic travel in Morocco and landlords will prefer to rent their apartments out at a daily rate to cash in on the weekend vacationers. There will be far more properties available for monthly rent during winter.
• Ask about the summer period. If you do secure a rental in winter and hope to stay throughout the summer, make sure you communicate this to your landlord. Otherwise, you may find that you are unexpectedly evicted when June/July rolls around.
• Commit to a long-term stay. You can usually get a better deal on rentals if you can commit to 6-12 months. Landlords tend to appreciate the security. Plus, getting rental agreements legalised is a bit of a faff, so they don’t want to be doing this every 3 months or so.

For information on visas, health care and buying a car in Morocco – check out this guide to staying in Morocco long term.

More tips:

• Best Digital Nomad Destinations in Morocco
• Visas for Morocco
• Best VPN for Morocco
• Best SIM card for Morocco
• Why Morocco is Perfect for Digital Nomads

FAQs for Long-Term Rentals in Morocco

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