Kenitra

As of June 2026, Kenitra, Rabat, Casablanca have 664 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kenitra generates د.م.49K per year. High-performing properties earn د.م.152K/year, while low-performing properties earn د.م.16K/year. The massive delta between top and bottom earners suggests that market success is heavily skewed toward a small tier of listings, leaving the majority of the supply struggling to capture significant revenue.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kenitra. Average annual revenue is د.م.49K with 19% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to د.م.152K/year. This low baseline occupancy rate points to a market where demand is currently insufficient to support a broad base of listings, favoring only those few properties that capture the limited available volume.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kenitra is 19%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of د.م.791, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of د.م.108 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kenitra, with annual revenue of د.م.102K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kenitra market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kenitra area. Kenitra: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing system. Tourism registration theoretically required but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely. Rabat: Lenient. Tourist accommodation registration exists but minimal enforcement. Most hosts operate without formal permits. Limited oversight. Casablanca: Lenient. Official tourism licensing available but not mandatory for short-term rentals. Weak enforcement. Large informal STR market operates openly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Kenitra Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing increasingly competitive conditions. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates growing competition requiring strong operations. The divergent trends in supply and revenue reflect a market saturation point where the influx of new inventory is outpacing the underlying demand, eroding individual profitability.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 84% 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 Kenitra listings include: Tv (98%), Kitchen (96%), Washing Machine (94%), Air Conditioning (73%), Heating (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Gym, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 111% more (د.م.227K/year vs د.م.108K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kenitra over the last 12 months: May: د.م.2K, June: د.م.3K, July: د.م.7K, August: د.م.8K, September: د.م.3K, October: د.م.3K, November: د.م.2K, December: د.م.4K, January: د.م.2K, February: د.م.1K, March: د.م.1K, April: د.م.3K. 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 Kenitra is د.م.791, up 23% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average د.م.651/night, 2-bedroom properties average د.م.773/night, 3-bedroom properties average د.م.1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average د.م.2K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

Guests in Kenitra book an average of 15 days in advance, down 35% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 13 days, 2-bedroom: 15 days, 3-bedroom: 17 days, 4+ bedroom: 23 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Kenitra Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 13%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 23%, and lead time decreased 35%. These metrics highlight a shift toward short-notice bookings and price sensitivity, suggesting that hosts are attempting to offset lower utilization through higher rates.

In Kenitra, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 7% higher occupancy than weekdays.