Holiday rental contract template for Morocco: every clause explained, with sample wording
A holiday rental contract template for Morocco: each clause explained with sample wording and a practical tip, from the parties to the signatures.
A good holiday rental contract template fits on two pages and records what was agreed for the stay: who rents, which property, which dates, what price, what deposit, how many people, and what happens in case of cancellation or damage.
Here are the clauses of a short-term furnished rental contract suited to Morocco, in page order. For each: sample wording to adapt and a tip from practice. The examples assume a stay of 30 days at most. For the legal framework (DOC, law 67-12, electronic signature), read our article on the short-term rental contract in Morocco and what the law says.
Information checked in October 2026. The sample wordings are starting points, to review for your property and situation.
The template at a glance
A complete holiday rental contract contains, in this order:
- the parties and their ID documents;
- the description of the property and its inventory;
- the dates and the check-in and check-out times;
- the price and payment terms;
- the tourist tax mention, where it applies;
- the security deposit;
- the cancellation terms;
- the number of occupants and visitors;
- the reference to the house rules;
- damage and the check-out inspection;
- liability and insurance;
- governing law and the competent court;
- the signatures.
Before filling it in, gather the guest's ID (Moroccan CIN or passport), the exact number of occupants, the deposit amount and your cancellation policy as it appears on the listing. The free contract generator follows this logic: it produces a 14-article contract in French, with a summary box (property, stay, total amount) at the top of the page.
Parties, property and dates
1. The parties and their ID documents
Identify the landlord and the lead tenant unambiguously: full name, CIN or passport number, nationality, phone.
Between Mr or Ms [name], holder of CIN no. [number], hereinafter “the Landlord”, and Mr or Ms [name], holder of passport no. [number], of [nationality] nationality, hereinafter “the Tenant”.
Tip: if a concierge company or another business signs for the owner, state its name and the signatory's capacity.
2. Description of the property and inventory
Describe the property precisely enough that no other unit could be meant: type, full address, floor, floor area, number of rooms, main equipment.
The Landlord lets to the Tenant, who accepts, a furnished apartment of [area] m² located at [full address], comprising [number] rooms, with the furniture and equipment listed in the attached inventory.
Tip: for a riad let by the room, name the room and specify the shared spaces (patio, terrace, kitchen). The inventory, even a short one, is the basis for any later claim.
3. Dates and times
The rental runs from [date] from 3 pm to [date] before 11 am, i.e. [number] nights. Any early check-in or late check-out requires the Landlord's prior consent.
Tip: state that the rental is temporary and cannot be extended without a new written agreement. Beyond 30 days, the legal framework changes and this template no longer fits.
Price, tourist tax, deposit and cancellation
4. Price and payment
The total price of the stay is [amount] MAD, payable [on booking / on arrival] by [bank transfer / cash against receipt / online payment]. It includes rent, standard utilities and end-of-stay cleaning.
Tip: write the currency out in full and say what is included. For a booking from Airbnb or Booking.com, copy the booking amount exactly.
5. Tourist tax
The tourist tax (taxe de séjour) applies to tourist accommodation establishments and the other forms of accommodation governed by law 80-14. It is due per person per night, children under 12 are exempt, and each municipality sets its rate within a national range.
The price excludes tourist tax. Where due, it is charged on top, per person per night, at the rate set by the municipality, and shown separately on the invoice.
Tip: first check whether your property is concerned; our article on the tourist tax in Morocco explains it.
6. Security deposit
For a short stay, the contract sets the deposit: amount, form, return deadline and grounds for deduction.
A security deposit of [amount] MAD is paid on arrival. It is returned no later than [7] days after check-out, less any sums due for damage or exceptional cleaning, supported by a quote or invoice.
Tip: give a receipt for any cash deposit and set a deadline you will meet. The free generator uses 7 working days.
7. Cancellation
If the Tenant cancels, the following terms apply: [policy]. An early departure gives no refund for unused nights, unless the Landlord agrees. If the Landlord cancels, all sums paid are refunded in full.
Tip: the contract's policy must match the listing's, word for word. Two different policies for the same stay guarantee a dispute.
Occupants, visitors and house rules
8. Number of occupants and visitors
The property is let for a maximum of [number] people, whose names are provided before arrival. Any additional person, even a short visit, requires the Landlord's prior consent. The Tenant may not sublet or assign the property.
Tip: the capacity in the contract must match the listing and the actual beds. Collect the ID of every occupant at check-in, not only that of the guest who booked.
9. Reference to the house rules
The contract sets the principles; the house rules cover daily life in the property: noise, parties, smoking, pets, access, rubbish, common areas.
The Tenant confirms having received the house rules attached to this contract and undertakes to respect them, as do the people accompanying them. A serious breach may end the rental immediately.
Tip: create them in minutes with the house rules generator, then add them to your digital welcome book: guests can reread them on their phone throughout the stay.
Damage, liability, disputes and signatures
10. Damage and the check-out inspection
An inspection with dated photos is carried out on arrival and departure. The Tenant is liable for damage and losses occurring during the stay, caused by them or by the people they hosted. They report any incident to the Landlord without delay.
Tip: without check-in photos, a check-out photo proves little. Take both sets from the same angle, room by room.
11. Liability and insurance
The Tenant is invited to hold civil liability insurance covering the stay. Except where at fault, the Landlord is not liable for personal belongings left in the property.
Tip: check with your insurer that your own policy covers short-term rental, and avoid clauses that exempt the landlord from everything: they inspire little trust.
12. Governing law and competent court
This contract is governed by Moroccan law. The parties first seek an amicable solution; failing that, the dispute is brought before the competent court where the property is located.
Tip: always propose an amicable settlement in writing before taking any other step.
13. Signatures
Made in [city], on [date], in two copies. Signature of the Landlord. Signature of the Tenant, preceded by the words “Read and approved”.
Tip: the signature can be electronic, from the guest's phone; what makes it reliable is explained in the legal framework article linked above.
Foreign guests: do you need a bilingual contract?
Guests only truly commit to what they understand. With an international clientele, there are three options:
- A French contract with a courtesy translation (English, Spanish or another language), stating which version prevails in case of discrepancy.
- A two-column bilingual contract, longer but readable at a glance, with the same statement on which version prevails.
- One template per language, drafted or reviewed by a professional for each version.
In case of discrepancy between the French version and its translation, the French version prevails.
The free generator deliberately produces a French-only contract: machine-translating a legal text can change its meaning. Send the contract a few days before arrival, so the guest has time to read it.
Mistakes that weaken a template
- Copying a foreign template that cites French or Spanish laws, irrelevant for a property located in Morocco.
- Citing outdated texts, such as law 53-05 for electronic signatures, or applying to a three-night stay rules of law 67-12 meant for leases of more than 30 days.
- Contradicting the booking: price, dates, capacity or cancellation different from the listing.
- A deposit without rules: no return deadline, no grounds for deduction, no supporting documents.
- Forgetting the inventory and check-in photos, which give the damage clause its force.
- Getting it signed too late, on arrival, when the guest no longer really has a choice.
- Leaving blanks: a forgotten “[name]” in a signed contract looks bad on the day of a dispute.
Filling in this template once is quick; redoing it for every booking is not. With RentDari's contracts module, your template fills itself from each booking, goes to the guest with online check-in and comes back signed, attached to the stay. The Free plan includes it, with no credit card.
Frequently asked questions on the template
Is there an official holiday rental contract template in Morocco?
We found no text imposing a template or a list of clauses for stays of 30 days or less. The deposit, times, house rules and cancellation are set by the contract itself.
Can you change the free generator's clauses?
The generator fills in a 14-article contract from your details (parties, property, dates, price, deposit, cancellation) and downloads it as a PDF. To rewrite clauses or keep several templates, use a customisable template in RentDari.
Should the house rules be attached to the contract?
It is recommended: the contract refers to them, guests receive them before arriving and can hardly claim they did not know them. Attach them to the contract and repeat them in the welcome book.
Does this template work for a rental of a month or more?
Not beyond 30 days: the rental then falls under law 67-12 and calls for a suitable lease.
This template and its sample wordings are general information, not legal advice. For a specific situation, have your contract reviewed by a lawyer.