FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you are looking for a property that meets specific criteria, we can help you find it using our network of local contacts and partners.
For long-term rentals (12 months or more), the real estate agency’s fee is equivalent to one month’s rent excluding taxes, payable by both parties (tenant and owner).
Yes, our real estate agency can assist you with all the administrative formalities for renting a property in Morocco. Our experienced team will help you navigate the rental processes and formalities.
To rent a property in Morocco, you generally need to compile a file including: a valid identity document (national identity card or passport), proof of income (last three payslips, employment contract), and often a security deposit. Owners require these documents to prove your ability to pay the rent.
As a tenant, you must:
- Pay the rent due at the beginning of each month, based on the payment schedule included in your lease agreement.
- Provide proof of home insurance when you receive the keys.
- Transfer the electricity and internet contracts (if applicable) to your name.
- Take care of the apartment, maintain it properly, and notify the owner when necessary to carry out repairs.
- Use the property responsibly and respect the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
Rented properties are primarily intended for residential use, unless you obtain prior consent from the owner.
Contact us by phone (+212 6 65 14 33 57), by email (casacible@gmail.com), or via the form on our website, indicating the apartment you are interested in or the main features of the accommodation you are looking for. An advisor will contact you immediately to guide you and answer all your questions.
In Morocco, the notice period for terminating a lease is generally two months, during which time you remain liable for rent payments.
A landlord who wishes to terminate the lease must give the tenant at least two months’ notice, based on serious and legitimate reasons such as:
- Low payments.
- Repossession of the rented premises for their own residence or to house their spouse, direct ascendants or descendants, or potential beneficiaries of a mandatory legacy.
- The need to carry out major repairs requiring the property to be vacated.
The rent is understood to be “inclusive of charges,” referring to condominium fees. These correspond to the services you receive as an occupant of the apartment (elevator, maintenance of common areas, security fees, etc.).
As a tenant, you are also responsible (unless otherwise stated) for the following charges, which you pay directly to the service provider:
- Electricity
- Internet access (if not included in the rental)
This depends on the landlord’s choice. Some landlords include internet access in the rent, while others do not. If internet access is included, the contract remains in the landlord’s name.
The security deposit is:
- One month’s rent for an unfurnished apartment
- Two months’ rent for a furnished apartment
- The security deposit is collected by the landlord and returned after the tenant moves out.
- The security deposit guarantees the condition of the apartment and covers cleaning costs or repairs not carried out by the tenant. It is payable upon signing the lease.
Generally, the tenant is responsible for repairs resulting from normal use of the property, while major repairs are the owner’s responsibility.
In the event of damage (e.g., water damage), you must immediately inform the landlord and file a claim with your home insurance company.