Morocco: 1,000 DH a night no longer even guarantees an apartment in good condition

The increase is particularly spectacular near the sea and the corniche. Apartments rented for between 250 and 300 dirhams a night in winter can reach 1,000 dirhams during the summer peak, particularly in Cabo Negro, according to Hespress.

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Even farther from the seafront, prices remain high. In the neighborhoods set back from Martil, a night now costs between 400 and 600 dirhams, depending on the location and level of amenities.

But the amount requested does not necessarily guarantee better services. A holidaymaker from Fès says he observed worn-out furniture, peeling paint and insufficient cleanliness in some apartments nevertheless offered at very high prices.

More than 1,000 DH despite a run-down accommodation

According to this visitor, some owners even demand more than 1,000 dirhams a night, although the condition of the accommodation does not, in his view, justify such a price. In August, however, families wishing to stay near the beach have fewer alternatives and may be forced to accept.

The surge is also affecting M’diq. A rental near the main avenue costs around 400 dirhams a night, compared with 250 to 300 dirhams in the inner streets. Residences equipped with a swimming pool reach 700 to 800 dirhams and some more upscale addresses exceed 1,000 dirhams.

The increase does not concern housing alone. On site, some quick meals as well as tea and coffee have also become more expensive, by up to around four additional dirhams per drink compared with the winter period.

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Real estate intermediaries interviewed on site believe that some increases go beyond the simple logic of supply and demand and describe them as “seasonal opportunism.” They warn that, if prices continue to rise without a corresponding improvement in quality, some Moroccan families may eventually choose less expensive destinations.