Merzouga
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Overview
Annual Rev
MAD58.2k
12 mo avg
↑92%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 1•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 MAD8••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
18 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MAD81
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Merzouga market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 5 (50%) | +MAD 331,751 (+366%) | MAD 422,276 | MAD 90,525 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (24.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MAD 21)
1 bedroom (MAD 0)
2 bedrooms (MAD 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
As of June 2026, Merzouga, Erfoud, Rissani have 279 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Merzouga generates د.م.12K per year. High-performing properties earn د.م.59K/year, while low-performing properties earn د.م.5K/year. The extreme variance between top and bottom performers suggests that market success is highly concentrated, as the overall supply contraction has not yet translated into broader revenue growth for the average operator.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Merzouga. Average annual revenue is د.م.12K with 6% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to د.م.59K/year. This significant performance gap highlights that the market currently rewards a small subset of properties, while the majority struggle with low utilization rates despite a slight reduction in total supply.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Merzouga is 6%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of د.م.793, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of د.م.29 per day.
2-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Merzouga, with annual revenue of د.م.15K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Merzouga market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Merzouga area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Merzouga, Erfoud, or Rissani in Morocco. These smaller Moroccan cities likely have minimal formal STR frameworks, and enforcement information is not documented in accessible sources. Local tourism offices or municipal authorities would need to be contacted directly for accurate regulatory and enforcement details in these specific locations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Merzouga Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The stability in these metrics suggests that the market is currently absorbing the slight decline in inventory without triggering significant shifts in pricing power or revenue potential.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 49% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-July) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Merzouga listings include: Pets Allowed (80%), Tv (70%), Kitchen (70%), Parking (60%), Bbq (50%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 327% more (د.م.381K/year vs د.م.89K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Merzouga over the last 12 months: May: د.م.642, June: د.م.817, July: د.م.322, August: د.م.366, September: د.م.907, October: د.م.887, November: د.م.873, December: د.م.2K, January: د.م.759, February: د.م.721, March: د.م.1K, April: د.م.1K. 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 Merzouga is د.م.793, up 36% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average د.م.643/night, 2-bedroom properties average د.م.558/night, 3-bedroom properties average د.م.140/night, 4+ bedroom properties average د.م.1K/night. Rates peak in September and are lowest in May.
Guests in Merzouga book an average of 26 days in advance, down 7% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 19 days, 3-bedroom: 11 days, 4+ bedroom: 22 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Merzouga Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing decreased 1%, occupancy fell 5%, average nightly rates increased 36%, and lead time decreased 7%. These shifts reveal a market pivoting toward higher price points as shorter lead times and lower occupancy suggest a more reactive, opportunistic booking environment.
In Merzouga, Wednesday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.