Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Tangier, Morocco, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Tangier, Morocco? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 49% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 63€. Hosts earned on average 897€ per month.
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Market summary in Tangier
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
897€
$816 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-7%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
49%
~15 days/month
Average Daily Rate
63€
$57 USD
Seasonality Index
115%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
February, March
low season
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What Tangier's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period Tangier averaged 49% occupancy and a 63 euro ADR, producing about 905 euros in mean monthly revenue across roughly 178 booked nights a year. Occupancy sits a few points below the Moroccan city average of about 52% in this dataset, and ADR runs below the national mean of roughly 68 euros, so Tangier is a mid-table market that trades on volume rather than premium pricing.
The defining figure is seasonality at 114%, the highest among the Moroccan cities here, confirming that revenue is heavily front-loaded into July and August and starved in February and March. Year-on-year revenue is down 6%, a softening that mirrors the wider Moroccan trend in this window. The practical read: a Tangier listing lives or dies on capturing the summer peak, so dynamic pricing and minimum-stay tuning matter more here than in flatter markets like Marrakesh.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Tangier
Average occupancy rate by month in Tangier, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 65.8% | 66.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 65.8% | 69.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 36.5% | 37.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 47.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.9% | 41.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.9% | 42.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 47.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.4% | 45.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 63.9% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 53.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.5% | 52.3% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Tangier (last 12 months)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Tangier
Tangier's Airbnb demand is shaped by its role as Morocco's gateway to Europe. Fast ferries from Tarifa, Algeciras and Gibraltar land at the city in under an hour, so a large share of guests are Spanish and European short-break travellers, plus visitors arriving on cruise calls at Tangier-Med. This produces a guest mix tilted toward weekend and summer leisure stays rather than the year-round cultural tourism that sustains Marrakesh or Fez.
The city pairs a historic Medina and hilltop Kasbah with a long Atlantic-facing beachfront and the modern Ville Nouvelle, giving hosts two distinct products: characterful riad-style stays in the old town and apartment rentals near the corniche. Business travel tied to the Tangier-Med port and its industrial free zones adds a steadier midweek layer, but it is the beach-and-ferry summer flow that defines the rental calendar here.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Tangier
Tangier is one of the most seasonal markets in Morocco. The API records July and August as the strongest months and February and March as the weakest, with a seasonality spread of 114% over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 analysis window, the widest of any Moroccan city in this dataset. Summer is driven by the Mediterranean climate (23-29C in June to August), the beach corniche, and the surge of Spanish and European families crossing by ferry during their holidays.
Demand thins sharply in the wet winter months (November to February carry the heaviest rainfall), when many old-town stays go quiet. Cultural events offer secondary peaks rather than season-makers: the Tanjazz jazz festival, founded in 2000, returns 18-20 September 2026 after pausing in 2025, supporting late-summer shoulder bookings. Price for the long summer window and treat winter as a discount-and-occupancy game.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Tangier
The Medina and Kasbah, the walled old city on the western hill, are the signature short-term-rental zones. Restored dar and riad properties around the Petit Socco, the souks and the Café Hafa command premium nightly rates from guests who want authentic, walkable character, though narrow stepped lanes and limited parking make logistics and turnover harder.
The Ville Nouvelle, the European-built downtown, and Marshan, the coastal plateau west of the centre, suit apartment rentals: easier access, lifts and parking, and proximity to the corniche beachfront, which is the main draw for summer ferry guests. Toward Cape Malabata east of the bay you find newer resort-style developments aimed at longer beach holidays. As a rule, old-town listings win on rate and storytelling, while Ville Nouvelle and corniche apartments win on year-round practicality and family demand.
Short-term rental rules in Tangier
Short-term rentals in Tangier fall under Morocco's national tourism framework, principally Law 80.14 and its implementing decree, which treats furnished tourist rentals as a regulated activity rather than informal lettings. Hosts are expected to obtain administrative authorisation or a classification certificate from the local tourism and municipal authorities, hold mandatory insurance, meet basic safety standards, and report guest stays electronically to the authorities.
In practice this means registering on the Ministry of Tourism's online portal to obtain a property identification number before listing. A 2025 reform is creating a dedicated status for furnished tourist accommodation that will formally fold riads, guesthouses and rental apartments into the recognised national lodging system; final adoption is still moving through the legislative process. Operating without the required permit can draw heavy fines, so confirm current local requirements with Tangier's municipal tourism office before you launch.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Tangier
Over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period Tangier averaged 49% occupancy, equal to roughly 178 booked nights a year. That sits a few points below the Moroccan city average of about 52% in our dataset. With an extreme seasonality of 114%, that annual figure hides a very full summer and a quiet winter rather than steady year-round demand.
July and August are by far the strongest months, driven by the Mediterranean beach season and the wave of Spanish and European guests arriving by fast ferry from Tarifa and Algeciras. February and March are the weakest. Late September gets a lift from the Tanjazz festival (returning 18-20 September 2026). Price aggressively for summer and discount through the wet winter.
Yes. Under Morocco's Law 80.14 and its decree, furnished tourist rentals are regulated: you generally need administrative authorisation or a classification certificate from local tourism and municipal authorities, mandatory insurance, basic safety compliance, and electronic guest reporting. Register on the Ministry of Tourism portal for a property ID number. Operating without a permit risks heavy fines, so confirm requirements with Tangier's municipal office.
The Medina and Kasbah old town command the highest nightly rates with restored riad and dar stays near the Petit Socco and Café Hafa, ideal for character-seeking guests but harder for parking and turnover. Ville Nouvelle and the Marshan plateau suit practical apartment rentals near the corniche beach, capturing summer family demand. Cape Malabata offers newer resort-style beach properties east of the bay.