Chefchaouen

As of June 2026, Chefchaouen has 543 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Chefchaouen generates د.م.53K per year. High-performing properties earn د.م.199K/year, while low-performing properties earn د.م.16K/year. Declining supply coupled with flat revenue suggests demand isn't growing to fill available inventory, keeping occupancy at 20%. The nearly 4x gap between high and average performers indicates significant market fragmentation where differentiation drives outcomes in a constrained demand environment.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Chefchaouen. Average annual revenue is د.م.53K with 20% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to د.م.199K/year. Declining supply paired with flat revenue suggests a consolidating market where remaining listings capture stable demand, while the 4x revenue gap between average and top performers indicates significant operational differentiation among active hosts.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Chefchaouen is 20%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of د.م.713, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of د.م.116 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Chefchaouen, with annual revenue of د.م.183K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Chefchaouen market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Chefchaouen area. I don't have reliable data on Chefchaouen's short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices. Morocco's STR rules vary by city, and Chefchaouen's specific requirements, permits, and enforcement reality aren't documented in available sources. I recommend contacting local municipal authorities (commune) or a Moroccan property lawyer for accurate current information on registration, licensing, and actual enforcement levels in this city. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Chefchaouen Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($52,827) and high performer revenue ($199,319) suggests substantial performance variance, reflecting differentiated positioning within a competitive market where the 20% occupancy rate leaves considerable availability.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak spring season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 56% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Chefchaouen listings include: Kitchen (95%), Tv (72%), Air Conditioning (69%), Heating (66%), Balcony (64%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Air Conditioning, Parking, with Heating properties earning approximately 91% more (د.م.155K/year vs د.م.81K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Chefchaouen over the last 12 months: May: د.م.4K, June: د.م.3K, July: د.م.4K, August: د.م.5K, September: د.م.4K, October: د.م.4K, November: د.م.3K, December: د.م.3K, January: د.م.2K, February: د.م.2K, March: د.م.4K, April: د.م.5K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Chefchaouen is د.م.713, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average د.م.573/night, 2-bedroom properties average د.م.608/night, 3-bedroom properties average د.م.928/night, 4+ bedroom properties average د.م.2K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in May.

Guests in Chefchaouen book an average of 25 days in advance, down 6% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 25 days, 2-bedroom: 22 days, 3-bedroom: 27 days, 4+ bedroom: 35 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Chefchaouen Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing decreased 0%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 6%. The 20% rate increase alongside flat revenue and declining occupancy suggests hosts are pricing aggressively into weakening demand. The wide gap between average ($52,827) and top-performing listings ($199,319) indicates highly fragmented market conditions where property differentiation significantly impacts performance.

In Chefchaouen, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 12% higher occupancy than weekdays.