How much are the rents in Tangier right now? (2026)

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What are typical rents in Tangier as of 2026?

What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Tangier is about MAD 3,700, which is roughly USD 400 or EUR 340.

Most studios in Tangier rent between MAD 2,800 and MAD 6,000 per month, or about USD 300 to USD 600 and EUR 250 to EUR 550.

The difference comes mostly from location, furniture, building age, elevator access, parking and whether the studio is near Malabata, the Corniche, Marina Bay, City Center or Tanger Ville station.

What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tangier is about MAD 5,200, which is roughly USD 520 or EUR 470.

Most 1-bedroom apartments in Tangier rent between MAD 4,000 and MAD 8,500 per month, or about USD 400 to USD 850 and EUR 360 to EUR 770.

Cheaper 1-bedroom rents are usually found in Mesnana, Branes, Moujahidine and Val Fleuri, while the highest rents are usually in Malabata, Marina Bay, City Center, Iberia and the Corniche.

What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tangier is about MAD 7,800, which is roughly USD 780 or EUR 710.

Most 2-bedroom apartments in Tangier rent between MAD 5,800 and MAD 12,000 per month, or about USD 580 to USD 1,200 and EUR 530 to EUR 1,090.

The cheapest 2-bedroom rents are often in Val Fleuri, Moujahidine, Branes and Mesnana, while the most expensive 2-bedroom rents are usually in Malabata, Marina Bay, the Corniche, Iberia and upper Marshan.

By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Tangier.

What's the average rent per square meter in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average residential rent in Tangier is about MAD 92 per square meter per month, which is roughly USD 9 or EUR 8 per square meter.

Across Tangier, most apartments rent between MAD 65 and MAD 180 per square meter per month, or about USD 7 to USD 18 and EUR 6 to EUR 16.

Compared with Casablanca and Rabat, Tangier is usually cheaper than the best central districts but stronger than many secondary Moroccan cities because Tangier combines port jobs, tourism, expats and coastal demand.

Rent per square meter in Tangier rises above average when an apartment is furnished, recently renovated, sea-facing, near the Corniche, close to Tanger Ville station, or inside a secure building with parking and elevator.

How much have rents changed year-over-year in Tangier in 2026?

As of 2026, average residential rents in Tangier are up by about 6.5% year over year.

This increase is mainly driven by Tanger Med jobs, professional relocation, student demand, expat demand and a shortage of well-located modern apartments.

Compared with the previous year, Tangier rent growth in 2026 looks stronger and more demand-led because rents have risen faster than local inflation.

What's the outlook for rent growth in Tangier in 2026?

As of 2026, the most likely outlook is that Tangier rents grow by another 4% to 6% annualized during the rest of the year.

The main support comes from population pressure, household formation, Tanger Med activity, airport-linked mobility and steady demand from workers, students, expats and returning Moroccans.

The strongest rent growth in Tangier is expected in Malabata, Marina Bay, City Center, Iberia, Nejma and areas near Tanger Ville station.

The main risks are weaker hiring, too many overpriced furnished apartments, slower expat demand, or a larger supply of new apartments arriving in the same neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Tangier as of 2026?

Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the three highest-rent neighborhoods in Tangier are Malabata at about MAD 10,500 per month, Marina Bay at about MAD 9,800 per month and the Corniche at about MAD 9,500 per month, or roughly USD 950 to USD 1,050 and EUR 860 to EUR 950.

These Tangier neighborhoods command premium rents because they offer sea views, modern buildings, furnished apartments, parking, elevators, security and quick access to cafés, offices and the waterfront.

The typical tenants in these high-rent areas are expats, senior professionals, remote workers, returning Moroccans, business travelers and higher-income Moroccan households.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we used neighborhood samples from Mubawab Malabata, Properstar and Conciera. We focused on recurring premiums, not isolated luxury listings. We also compared the findings with our own Tangier area scores.

Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Tangier right now?

The top three Tangier neighborhoods for young professionals are Tanger City Center, Nejma and Val Fleuri.

Young professionals in these Tangier neighborhoods usually pay MAD 4,500 to MAD 7,000 per month, or about USD 450 to USD 700 and EUR 410 to EUR 640.

These areas attract young professionals because they offer easier commutes, cafés, shops, internet access, smaller modern apartments, parking options and good access to Tanger Ville station.

By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Tangier.

Where do families prefer to rent in Tangier right now?

The top three Tangier neighborhoods for families are Val Fleuri, Iberia and Marshan.

Families in these Tangier neighborhoods usually pay MAD 6,500 to MAD 10,000 per month for a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment, or about USD 650 to USD 1,000 and EUR 590 to EUR 910.

Families like these areas because they offer larger apartments, quieter streets, schools, shops, parking, safer buildings and better daily convenience than many waterfront areas.

Educational options that often matter for families in Tangier include Lycée Regnault, Groupe Scolaire Le Détroit, American School of Tangier and private Moroccan schools around Iberia, Marshan and Val Fleuri.

Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Tangier in 2026?

As of 2026, the fastest-renting transit and student-linked areas in Tangier are Tanger Ville station, City Center and Ziaten.

Good apartments in these high-demand Tangier areas often stay listed for only 15 to 25 days when the rent is realistic.

A walkable location near Tanger Ville station, City Center services or university-linked areas can add about MAD 500 to MAD 1,500 per month, or roughly USD 50 to USD 150 and EUR 45 to EUR 140.

Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Tangier right now?

The top three Tangier neighborhoods for expats are Malabata, Marina Bay and Iberia.

Expats in these Tangier neighborhoods usually pay MAD 6,500 to MAD 13,000 per month, or about USD 650 to USD 1,300 and EUR 590 to EUR 1,180.

Expats choose these areas because they offer furnished apartments, sea views, cafés, security, elevators, parking, air conditioning and easier access to the Corniche, City Center and the airport road.

The most visible expat communities in these Tangier neighborhoods are usually French, Spanish, Belgian, British and other European residents, together with returning Moroccan diaspora tenants.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared Properstar, Conciera and Mubawab Malabata. We focused on furnished and international-facing rentals. We also checked the findings against our own expat-demand notes for Tangier.

Who rents, and what do tenants want in Tangier right now?

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Tangier?

The top three tenant profiles in Tangier are local salaried households, young professionals and port-linked or industrial workers.

In our estimate, local salaried households represent about 45% of long-term rental demand, young professionals about 25% and port-linked or industrial workers about 15%.

Local households usually want 2-bedroom apartments, young professionals usually want studios or 1-bedroom apartments, and port-linked workers often want practical 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartments with road access and parking.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used HCP RGPH 2024, Tanger Med and Mubawab. We weighted stable local demand more than seasonal foreign demand. We also used our own tenant segmentation for Tangier.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Tangier?

In Tangier in 2026, about 40% of visible rental demand leans toward furnished apartments and about 60% still leans toward unfurnished apartments.

A furnished apartment in Tangier often earns a premium of MAD 800 to MAD 2,000 per month, or about USD 80 to USD 200 and EUR 70 to EUR 180.

Furnished rentals are most popular with expats, young professionals, remote workers, short-stay business tenants, returning Moroccans and tenants near Malabata, City Center, Marina Bay and Tanger Ville station.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Tangier?

The five amenities that increase rent the most in Tangier are sea view, parking, furnished condition, elevator and security or concierge.

In Tangier, sea view can add MAD 1,000 to MAD 3,000 per month, parking MAD 400 to MAD 900, furniture MAD 800 to MAD 2,000, elevator access MAD 300 to MAD 700 and security MAD 300 to MAD 800, or roughly USD 30 to USD 300 and EUR 25 to EUR 270 depending on the feature.

In our property pack covering the real estate market in Tangier, we cover what are the best investments a landlord can make.

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Tangier?

The five best-ROI renovations for Tangier rentals are repainting, better lighting, bathroom refresh, kitchen refresh and air conditioning.

In Tangier, these upgrades can cost about MAD 5,000 to MAD 70,000 in total depending on scope, or about USD 500 to USD 7,000 and EUR 450 to EUR 6,400, and can add around MAD 300 to MAD 1,200 per month in rent when done well.

Landlords in Tangier should be careful with expensive luxury furniture, overdesigned kitchens, fragile decor and full premium fit-outs in weaker neighborhoods because these upgrades often cost more than tenants will pay back in rent.

How strong is rental demand in Tangier as of 2026?

What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated vacancy rate for long-term residential rentals in Tangier is about 8%.

In Malabata, City Center and strong station-linked areas, vacancy for good modern apartments can be closer to 5% to 6%, while older or overpriced apartments in weaker outskirts can be above 10%.

Compared with Tangier’s normal historical level, the 2026 vacancy rate looks slightly tighter because tenant demand has grown faster than the supply of well-located modern apartments.

Finally please note that you will have all the indicators you need in our property pack covering the real estate market in Tangier.

How many days do rentals stay listed in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, a well-priced rental apartment in Tangier stays listed for about 28 days on average.

Premium furnished 1-bedroom apartments in Malabata, City Center and near Tanger Ville can rent in 15 to 25 days, while older unfurnished apartments in weaker locations can take 45 to 70 days.

Compared with one year ago, Tangier rentals appear to move a little faster in the best areas because tenant demand has become more concentrated around modern buildings and convenient locations.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Tangier?

The strongest tenant-demand months in Tangier are March, April, June, July, September and October.

These months are stronger because students, families, professionals, expats and returning Moroccans often move before summer, after summer or around work and school changes.

The slowest months for Tangier rentals are usually January, February, August and late December, when many tenants delay decisions or leave the city temporarily.

What will my monthly costs be in Tangier as of 2026?

What property taxes should landlords expect in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, a typical Tangier apartment landlord should budget about MAD 600 to MAD 2,500 per year for local housing and municipal service taxes, or roughly USD 60 to USD 250 and EUR 55 to EUR 230.

The realistic low-to-high range can run from about MAD 400 to MAD 4,000 per year, or about USD 40 to USD 400 and EUR 35 to EUR 360, depending on the official rental value, size, location and use of the apartment.

Property taxes in Tangier are based on Morocco’s local-tax framework, especially the cadastral rental value, possible exemptions and whether the apartment is treated as a main residence, rented home or furnished activity.

Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Tangier, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.

What utilities do landlords often pay in Tangier right now?

In Tangier, landlords most often pay building syndic charges, basic common-area costs, property insurance and sometimes internet in furnished apartments.

A practical monthly budget is MAD 200 to MAD 700 for syndic charges, MAD 100 to MAD 250 for insurance and MAD 200 to MAD 400 for internet when included, or roughly USD 10 to USD 70 and EUR 10 to EUR 65 per item.

For a normal long-term unfurnished rental in Tangier, tenants usually pay water, electricity, gas and internet directly, while furnished rentals may include more services to make the offer easier to rent.

How is rental income taxed in Tangier as of 2026?

As of 2026, rental income in Tangier is taxed under Morocco’s national income tax rules, so Tangier landlords generally declare property income and apply the relevant Moroccan tax treatment rather than a special Tangier-only system.

For unfurnished residential rentals, landlords may generally benefit from the property-income deduction rules in the Moroccan tax code, while furnished rentals can be treated differently because the furniture and services can make the activity closer to a furnished service rental.

The most common Tangier-specific mistakes are treating furnished waterfront rentals like simple unfurnished leases, ignoring local taxes, underestimating syndic charges and forgetting that expat-facing rents still need proper tax reporting in Morocco.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used the DGI CGI 2026, the DGI local taxes page and rental patterns from Mubawab. We separated unfurnished property income from furnished rental practice. We also used our own landlord-cost framework for Tangier.

We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in Morocco versus those in neighboring countries. It provides a clear view of how this country positions itself as a real estate investment destination, which might interest you if you’re planning to invest there.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Tangier, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source used	Why this source matters	How we used it
HCP Morocco, Tangier regional portal	HCP is Morocco’s official statistics authority, so it is the best public source for regional data.	We used it for Tangier population, unemployment, CPI and regional context. We used these indicators to see whether rent growth is real demand or just inflation.
HCP RGPH 2024 Tangier regional results	This is the official 2024 census source for housing, households and population trends.	We used it to anchor rental demand in real population and household growth. We used it especially for families, urban pressure and household formation.
HCP CPI April 2026 Tangier	This is the official local inflation release for Tangier.	We used Tangier’s 2026 inflation as a benchmark. We compared rent growth with CPI to see if rents were rising faster than normal prices.
Bank Al-Maghrib real estate price index	Bank Al-Maghrib co-produces Morocco’s official real estate price index.	We used it as a macro-control for Tangier property prices. We did not use it as a rent source because it tracks sale prices, not leases.
ANCFCC IPAI Q1 2026	ANCFCC is the land registry source behind Morocco’s official transaction-based price index.	We used Tangier’s Q1 2026 sale-price signal to compare rents with asset prices. We also used the methodology note to understand the repeat-sales approach.
DGI Code Général des Impôts 2026	DGI is Morocco’s official tax authority, so this is the primary tax source.	We used it for the 2026 treatment of rental income. We used it to separate unfurnished residential rental income from furnished rental treatment.
DGI local taxes page	This is the official DGI gateway for Moroccan local tax rules.	We used it for taxe d’habitation and taxe de services communaux. We used it to keep landlord cost estimates tied to official tax logic.
DGI taxe de services communaux	This is the official source for the municipal service tax framework.	We used it to estimate annual local-tax pressure for Tangier apartments. We translated the official framework into practical landlord budgeting.
Tanger Med 2025 port activity report	Tanger Med is the official port authority and one of Tangier’s biggest demand drivers.	We used it to explain why Tangier has strong professional tenant demand. We used port activity as evidence of structural logistics and industrial employment.
ONDA Tangier airport page	ONDA is Morocco’s national airports authority.	We used airport activity as a proxy for expat, tourism and business mobility. We cross-checked this with public reporting that cited ONDA figures.
Mubawab Tangier rental listings	Mubawab is one of Morocco’s largest property portals and has strong local listing depth.	We used it to estimate current asking rents by apartment size and neighborhood. We discounted luxury and duplicate listings to avoid overstating normal rents.
Mubawab Malabata rental listings	This page gives neighborhood-level asking rents in one of Tangier’s main premium areas.	We used it to price the upper end of the Tangier rental market. We used it mainly for Malabata, Corniche and sea-view rent premiums.
Rentberry Tangier rental listings	Rentberry gives a second private rental-listing sample with visible inventory.	We used it as a cross-check on asking rents and market depth. We did not treat it as official data.
Properstar Tangier rental listings	Properstar gives an international-facing sample of rentals in Tangier.	We used it to sense-check expat-oriented rents. We used it mainly for furnished, sea-view and higher-budget demand.
Conciera Tangier furnished rentals	Conciera is useful for furnished and monthly rental demand in Tangier.	We used it to understand expat and furnished-rental positioning. We treated it as a private-sector signal, not an official source.