فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fes, Morocco – A source from the Regional Investment Center (CRI) in Fes has revealed to Fes News that the center continues to receive numerous inquiries from citizens interested in investing in Airbnb property rentals.
However, the source clarified that CRI is currently unable to provide definitive guidance or process investment applications related to this sector—despite the existence of a general legal framework covering such activities.
The main challenge, according to the source, lies in the absence of detailed implementing regulations that would outline the practical steps, criteria, and procedures for obtaining permits and legally operating such businesses. This regulatory vacuum effectively prevents the CRI from formally addressing or facilitating Airbnb-related investments.
The CRI official advised prospective investors to rely in the meantime on the policies and conditions set by global platforms like Airbnb, until the necessary regulatory texts are issued by relevant national authorities.
This clarification comes at a time when the short-term rental sector via digital platforms is experiencing significant growth in Morocco, highlighting the urgency for the government to accelerate the release of regulatory measures. Such measures are crucial not only for protecting the rights of investors, renters, and neighbors, but also for ensuring the state can collect appropriate taxes from these activities.
Previous media reports have noted that while a general legal framework exists regarding tourist accommodation and short-term rentals, including those facilitated through platforms like Airbnb, its implementation has been hindered by delays in issuing key decrees. As a result, many current operators find themselves in a legal grey zone. Moreover, recent Finance Laws have introduced provisions aimed at taxing income generated from such rentals.
Source: Fès News Media
