Ready to Pay, but Without an Apartment: The Dilemma Facing Singles in Morocco

A real estate intermediary in Martil says he receives requests every day from young people coming to spend their holidays on the coast. But several applications do not succeed, even when those concerned agree to pay the requested amount, reports Hespress.

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The reason is that some landlords prefer families, whom they consider more likely to take care of the accommodation and respect the conditions of their stay. Groups of young people therefore have a more limited choice precisely when demand reaches its peak.

Ready to Pay, but Without an Apartment

For these holidaymakers, the search is therefore no longer simply about finding accommodation that matches their budget. They must also convince a landlord willing to rent to single people, which can become particularly difficult in August.

The phenomenon is well known among local intermediaries. According to the professional interviewed, these refusals occur every summer in Martil and M’diq, when the influx of holidaymakers allows landlords to be more selective in choosing their tenants.

The strong demand on the Tamuda Bay coast reinforces this situation. Landlords know that they can often quickly find other candidates, particularly families, without having to accept every request they receive.

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For some young people who have come to enjoy a few days of holiday in northern Morocco, the main obstacle is therefore not necessarily the price: even ready to pay, they may leave without the keys.