Marrakech tourist licence: your property compliant before the deadline
Free audit · written quote in 24–48 h · one point of contact through to the licence
Ministerial Order 985-24 · gazetted 27 May 2025 · 24 months to complyFree audit within 24–48 h
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Law 80-14, decree 2.23.441, decree 985-24: every tourist-let property in Marrakech must be authorised, classified and compliant — air conditioning, fire safety, private bathrooms, room sizes, equipment. Morocco’s new rental law, explained in English — and handled for you: free audit, works by licensed companies, licence file submitted and followed. Real prices published in dirhams, written quote within 24–48 h, legal deadline ~May 2027.
- One point of contact: audit, works, file — you sign, we handle everything
- Free audit across Marrakech and 10 areas, with photo report
- Licensed companies, certificates and attestations for the file
- Firm prices locked in writing, ranges published in dirhams
- Regularisation emergencies (inspection, report) within 24–48 h
Ministerial Order 985-24: Ministerial Order 985-24’s adjustment window has been running since May 2025 and ends around May 2027: after that, operating without authorisation or classification means 10,000–50,000 DH fines and delisting. In Marrakech, inspections of tourist rentals are already multiplying. The audit is free and the quote locked in writing: the most expensive option is waiting.
Not a generalist: tourist-rental compliance only
The person answering WhatsApp is the one who does the audit and follows the files: that is why the quotes are honest, the timelines kept and the licences issued.
One point of contact, really
Audit, works, certificates, licence file: instead of juggling a contractor, a lawyer and the administration, you have one person coordinating everything — and answering on WhatsApp.
The 985-24 grid by heart
A-norms mandatory at 100%, B-norms at 70%, key classification: we work point by point on the official grid, not on hearsay approximations.
Licensed companies, admissible certificates
Each trade is handled by a licensed company issuing its certificate: the condition for your file to pass the inspection without a remark.
Non-resident owners welcome
Living in France, the UK, the UAE? Photos at every stage, remote signatures, power of attorney for the filing: everything is managed without boarding a plane.
A compliant property rents for more
Licensed/verified listings climb the platform rankings and rent for 15–25% more: compliance is not a cost, it is an investment paid back in 12–24 months.
The deadline is real: ~May 2027
Ministerial Order 985-24’s 24-month adjustment period has been running since May 2025. After that: 10,000–50,000 DH fines and delisting. A full project takes 2–4 months — starting early costs less.
10 services, one goal: your licence
From turnkey compliance to the administrative file, from air conditioning to urgent regularisation: more specialisations than any generalist, all with published prices in dirhams.
Full compliance package
The turnkey package: audit on the 985-24 grid, coordinated works, certificates and licence file. 50,000–200,000 DH depending on the property.
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Licence application support
The administrative side: complete file, submission, follow-up, classification, stdn.ma registration. 5,000–15,000 DH per file.
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Compliant AC installation
Compliant air conditioning or ventilation in every bedroom — mandatory from 3 keys, high-performance from 4. 6,000–25,000 DH per room, fitted.
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Fire safety compliance
Extinguishers, smoke/CO detectors, emergency lighting, evacuation plan and the certificate for your file. 3,000–12,000 DH per property.
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Private bathroom renovation
One private bathroom per bedroom: creation or renovation, compliant plumbing, tadelakt and zellige preserved. 18,000–70,000 DH per bathroom.
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Room layout & minimum sizes
Regulatory room sizes (14 m² at 3 keys, 16 m² at 4–5), lightweight partitions, plans for the file. 8,000–60,000 DH depending on the layout.
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Electrical & plumbing compliance
Installations brought up to code with certificates for the file: boards, earthing, plumbing, water heaters. 10,000–45,000 DH.
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Mandatory furnishing & equipment
Regulatory fit-out: bedding, hotel linen, equipped kitchen, first-aid kit, wifi, inventory. 15,000–80,000 DH depending on the target level.
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Pre-purchase rental audit
Before you buy: is the property compliant, convertible, profitable? A written audit with costed works and licence file. 3,000–10,000 DH.
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Regularisation & fine avoidance
Letting without a licence? Urgent regularisation: audit, action plan, file submitted before inspection — 10,000–50,000 DH fines avoided.
See the service →What compliance costs in 2026
We publish the real price ranges we work with every day in Marrakech: transparency is our first quote. The exact figure — free and locked in writing — comes from the on-site audit.
| Service | Indicative price 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full compliance package | 50,000–200,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Licence application support | 5,000–15,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Compliant AC installation | 6,000–25,000 DH/room | details on the service page |
| Fire safety compliance | 3,000–12,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Private bathroom renovation | 18,000–70,000 DH/bathroom | details on the service page |
| Room layout & minimum sizes | 8,000–60,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Electrical & plumbing compliance | 10,000–45,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Mandatory furnishing & equipment | 15,000–80,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Pre-purchase rental audit | 3,000–10,000 DH | details on the service page |
| Regularisation & fine avoidance | 5,000–20,000 DH + works | details on the service page |
Indicative 2026 prices, labour included. The final amount is locked in writing after the free audit.
Ministerial Order 985-24: The legal clock is already ticking: decree 985-24 (Official Gazette, 27 May 2025) gives tourist-rental operators 24 months to comply — the deadline falls around May 2027. After that, law 80-14 applies in full: fines of 10,000 to 50,000 DH, delisting from the platforms and suspension of activity. A compliance project takes 2 to 4 months; a licence file, several weeks. The right time to start is now.
Compliance or fine: the real comparison in dirhams
| Scenario | Cost / gain | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Full compliance upgrade of a property | 50,000–200,000 DH | one-off, paid back in 12–24 months |
| One month of a closed listing (4-bed riad) | 12,000–33,000 DH lost | rental income gone (150,000–400,000 DH/yr) |
| Fine under law 80-14, art. 42 | 10,000–50,000 DH | per offence; repeat offences punished harder |
| A ‘licensed/verified’ badge on the platforms | +15 to +25% nightly rate | better ranking, more bookings |
Sources: law 80-14 (Official Gazette, August 2023), decree 985-24 (Official Gazette, May 2025), market ranges observed in Marrakech. Indicative figures — the exact quote follows the free audit.
The legal countdown
Deadline ~May 2027: after that, fines of 10,000–50,000 DH
Ministerial Order 985-24 (Official Gazette, 27 May 2025) + law 80-14 + decree 2.23.441: every tourist furnished rental must be licensed, classified and compliant — air conditioning, fire safety, private bathrooms, room sizes, mandatory equipment. The 24-month adjustment window is already running. A compliant property earns the ‘licensed’ badge on the platforms and rents for 15–25% more; a non-compliant one risks the fine and the delisting.
Start my free auditCompliance packages: from file-only to full turnkey
Three packages calibrated on the real situations we meet in Marrakech: a property already compliant, a property to adapt, a full establishment. Firm prices, licensed companies, one point of contact through to file submission.
Licence file
5,000–15,000 DH· package
Property already (nearly) compliant
- Complete file preparation (law 80-14, decree 2.23.441)
- Submission and follow-up with the administration
- Registration on the stdn.ma platform
- Guest register and tourist tax set up properly
- Answers to queries until the licence is issued
Compliance + licence
50,000–120,000 DH· package
Riad or apartment to adapt
- Full audit on the 985-24 grid, photo report
- Coordinated works: AC, fire safety, bathrooms
- Compliance certificates from licensed companies
- Licence file and classification application
- One point of contact from audit to submission
Premium turnkey
120,000–200,000+ DH· package
Guesthouses and high-end villas
- Full compliance upgrade, 4–5 key classification
- Private bathrooms, room sizes, full hotel equipment
- High-performance AC and premium bedding
- File, classification and inspection preparation
- Multi-trade coordination, guaranteed schedule
Indicative 2026 prices for a standard property in Marrakech (3–5 bedroom riad, apartment, 4-bedroom villa). The exact amount is locked in writing after the free audit. Large guesthouses and multi-property portfolios: tailored quote.
Marrakech, Morocco’s tourist-rental capital — and inspection hotspot
Over 5,000 active listings, occupancy around 65% (the highest in Morocco), an average rate near 700 DH a night: Marrakech is the country’s first tourist-rental market. From Medina riads — over 60% of listings — to Gueliz apartments and Palmeraie villas, thousands of owners live off this activity, many of them from abroad.
Since law 80-14 (2023) and decree 985-24 (Official Gazette, May 2025), the framework is clear: mandatory authorisation, key classification, precise technical standards, 24 months to adapt — and inspections multiplying across the city. A well-run riad generates 150,000 to 400,000 DH a year: better to protect that income with a licence than to risk it for a compliance upgrade costing a fraction of the stake.
From audit to licence file: four steps
A path proven on dozens of riads, apartments and villas: you always know what happens, when, and how much it costs.
How we work: four steps
Free compliance audit in Marrakech
We come on site, free of charge and without obligation: point by point on the 985-24 decree grid — safety, air conditioning, private bathrooms, room sizes, equipment — with photos and readings.
Written quote within 24–48 h
You receive an offer itemised line by line: works, certificates, file preparation, timelines. The price is firm and locked in writing.
Compliance works
Licensed companies coordinated by one point of contact: air conditioning, fire safety, bathrooms, electrics, equipment — a tidy, documented site.
Licence file submitted and followed
Full preparation, submission, answers to the administration’s queries, inspection preparation: you sign, we handle everything.
Marrakech and 10 areas: our working ground
We work with a free audit across Marrakech and its region: Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie, Targa, the Ourika road and the Haouz municipalities. Choose your area for the local context, prices and typical cases.
Trusted across Marrakech and its region
“For full compliance package I had two quotes: theirs wasn’t the cheapest but it was the only one itemised line by line, split into A-norms and B-norms. Price respected to the dirham.”
Oliver P. · Marrakech“Riad bought in 2023, run without a licence. They took over everything: audit, works, file. Three months later the listing showed ‘licensed’ and my nightly rate went up 20%.”
Thomas B. · Marrakech“Bathrooms created in two patio rooms without touching the tadelakt or the zellige: true Medina specialist work.”
Leïla H. · MarrakechFrequently asked questions about the Marrakech tourist licence
Yes: since law 80-14 (2023), every tourist furnished rental — riad, Airbnb apartment, villa — is a tourist accommodation establishment subject to authorisation, stdn.ma registration, a guest register and tourist tax. Ministerial Order 985-24 adds the new key classification, with 24 months to adapt (deadline ~May 2027). Operating without a licence: 10,000–50,000 DH fines and delisting.
From 30,000 DH for a nearly compliant recent apartment to 200,000 DH and above for a large villa or guesthouse; the observed average sits between 50,000 and 120,000 DH. The administrative side alone (licence file) costs 5,000 to 15,000 DH. The exact figure — firm and written — comes after the free audit.
Ministerial Order 985-24’s adjustment window runs until around May 2027 for the classification. But the operating authorisation (law 80-14) is due immediately: letting today without a licence already exposes you to fines. A full project takes 2 to 4 months: starting as early as possible costs less and avoids tight schedules.
Do not recreate a listing under another name (aggravating). The right strategy: authorisation file submitted as fast as possible, safety points secured, written answer to the services. A file in progress demonstrates good faith and changes the inspection outcome. We treat this scenario as a priority, within 24–48 h.
Yes, that is the majority of our files: agreed access (caretaker, concierge), photos and invoices at every stage on WhatsApp, remote signatures, power of attorney for the administrative filing. You receive the licence without travelling.
A fine of 10,000 to 50,000 DH per offence (art. 42, law 80-14), delisting from the platforms, suspension of activity and seizure of revenues for repeat offences. Conversely, a licensed property earns the ‘verified/licensed’ badge, climbs the rankings and rents for 15–25% more.
The ~May 2027 deadline arrives faster than a building project
One WhatsApp message or the form above: free audit in Marrakech and all covered areas, a written offer at a locked price within 24–48 hours. You talk to the specialists, not a call centre.
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