How to List Your Property on MarocBooking: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

How to List Your Property on MarocBooking: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

You own a riad in Marrakech, an apartment in Tetouan, or a beach house in Essaouira — and you want travelers to find it. MarocBooking is the only Moroccan-built booking platform that lets you list for free*, keep 100% of your earnings, and connect directly with guests. No commissions. No middlemen. Here's exactly how to get your property live in under 30 minutes.

Why List on MarocBooking?

Before we walk through the steps, here's why hosts across Morocco are choosing MarocBooking:

• Zero commission. You set your price. You keep your price. The platform charges nothing on your bookings — what the guest pays is what you receive, in full.

• Built for Morocco. Arabic, French and English support. MAD pricing. Local payment methods. A team that actually understands Moroccan hospitality.

• Direct guest contact. Message guests through MarocBooking before and after they book. Answer questions, build trust, and create a real relationship.

• Growing audience. Tourists searching MarocBooking are looking specifically for authentic Moroccan stays — exactly what you're offering.

You can list on MarocBooking and on other platforms at the same time — many hosts do.

Before You Start: Open the Platform

Head to marocbooking.ma and click on "Submit your listing" at the top of the homepage.

You'll land on the "Start your hosting journey" page — a quick overview of how the process works:

The platform breaks the journey into 3 simple parts: tell us about your place, make it stand out with photos and details, and complete the pricing then publish. Click "Start" to begin.

You'll be asked to sign in. If you already have a guest account on MarocBooking, use the same one — you don't need a separate host account. New here? Click "Create an account" and you're set in under a minute.

The 9 Steps to List Your Property

Step 1 — Choose Your Property Type

Pick what best describes your space. MarocBooking offers 5 specific property types tailored to the Moroccan market:

• Apartment — A self-contained unit inside a larger building.

• Villa — A standalone luxury home with private amenities like a pool or large garden.

• House — An entire house rented to guests for their exclusive use.

• Entire Riad — A traditional Moroccan riad rented as a whole, not as individual rooms.

• Guest House — A private home where rooms are rented out individually, offering a more personal, hosted experience.

Be specific — the more accurate your category, the easier it is for the right guests to find you.

Step 2 — Choose Your Booking Mode

Now decide how guests will book your place:

• Entire property — Guests book the whole place for themselves. Best for villas, apartments, and standalone houses.

• Individual rooms — Each room is booked separately, with its own price and calendar. Best for guesthouses, dar diafas, and traditional riads with multiple rooms.

This choice changes how the rest of the flow works. With "entire property" you set one price; with "individual rooms" you'll later set a price and capacity for each room.

Step 3 — Tell Us About Your Place

Give your listing a strong title and write a description that sells the experience.

Title tips: Lead with what makes your place unique. "Modern apartment in the heart of Tetouan" beats "Apartment for rent." Mention the city or neighborhood — guests search by location.

Description tips:

• Sell the experience, not just specs. "Wake up to morning light filtering through the courtyard, with mint tea on the rooftop overlooking the medina" beats "3-bedroom apartment with kitchen."

• Mention what's nearby. Restaurants, souks, beaches, transport, landmarks.

• Be honest about limitations. Fourth-floor walkup? Mention it. Guests appreciate transparency and won't leave bad reviews about stairs they didn't know existed.

• Aim for 200–500 words. Long enough to be helpful, short enough to read on a phone.

Step 4 — Define Your Structure

Tell guests exactly what they're getting:

Set the numbers for:

• Guests — Maximum capacity. Be realistic. A "sleeps 6" listing that comfortably fits 4 leads to bad reviews.

• Beds — Total beds available (including sofa beds if you offer them).

• Rooms — Total rooms in the property (bedrooms + living spaces).

• Bedrooms — Just the bedrooms.

• Bathrooms — Total bathrooms.

• Minimum nights — How short a stay you accept (1 for max flexibility, 2–3 for higher quality bookings).

• Maximum nights — How long a stay you allow (default 30 is fine for most).

Step 5 — Select Your Amenities

This is where you tell guests what your place actually offers. Amenities are organized into clear categories:

The categories include Connection (WiFi, fiber internet), Climate control (AC, heating), Kitchen & dining, Pool & wellness, Home services, Safety & security, Transportation, Outdoor & views, Family & kids, Pets, Culture & heritage (zellige, wooden ceilings, central courtyard), Workspace, Entertainment, and more.

Don't skip the small things. Hair dryer, iron, extra blankets, fire extinguisher — every checked amenity is a potential filter match. Tourists search for specific things; the more you check (honestly), the more searches your listing matches.

Use the Morocco-specific ones. If you have traditional zellige tiles, a central courtyard, wooden ceilings, or carved plaster — check them. These are exactly what tourists are looking for in an authentic Moroccan stay.

Step 6 — Set Your Location

Type your address in the search box and let the autocomplete drop a pin on the map. You can drag the pin to refine it.

Then fill in the address fields below the map: street address, city, country, region/province, and postal code. Don't worry — your exact address is only shared with guests after they confirm a booking. Until then, the map shows just an approximate area.

Tip: Be precise with the pin. Guests use the map to judge how far you are from attractions, restaurants, transport, and the airport. A misplaced pin causes confusion and cancellations.

Step 7 — Upload Your Photos

Photos make or break your listing. Guests spend more time looking at images than reading descriptions.

Click the upload area to add your first photos. You'll need at least 5 to publish:

You can upload multiple photos at once — drag and drop a folder or pick files from your computer:

Once uploaded, you can reorder them and choose which photo becomes the cover image — this is the one that appears in search results, so make it count.

Photo tips that actually work:

• Natural light only. Open every curtain, shoot during the day. No flash — it makes rooms look clinical.

• Wide angles from the corners. Stand in a corner and shoot diagonally to capture the most space.

• Show every room. Bedroom, bathroom (yes, always), kitchen, living area, outdoor space, entrance.

• Include lifestyle shots. A set breakfast table, mint tea on the terrace, the view at sunset.

• 10+ photos minimum. Listings with 15+ photos get significantly more clicks.

Step 8 — Set Your Price

Use the slider to set your nightly rate, anywhere from 100 to 10,000 MAD:

Look at the breakdown carefully:

• Base price per night: what you set — for example, 450 MAD

• Host commission: 0 MAD ✅

• Guest pays: 450 MAD

• You receive: 450 MAD

That's the MarocBooking promise: what guests pay is exactly what you receive. No hidden fees, no commission cuts.

Pricing tips:

• Research comparable listings in your area before setting your price.

• Start slightly below market rate for your first month to attract bookings and reviews.

• Adjust seasonally. High season (March–May, September–November) can support 20–40% higher prices.

• Compare with other platforms. Without commission cuts, the same revenue lets you set a more competitive price.

Step 9 — Review and Submit

The final step lets you review everything before submitting:

Check your photos, read your description out loud (does it sound natural?), verify your pricing, and confirm your location pin. When everything looks right, click Submit.

What Happens After You Submit

Your listing goes to the MarocBooking review team. We check it to make sure photos are clear, the description is accurate, and the listing meets quality standards — this protects guests and protects your reputation as a host.

If we need more information, the team will contact you through MarocBooking messages. Check your messages regularly during the first 24–48 hours after submission.

Once approved, you'll receive a notification and an email, and your listing goes live on the public site.

You can track your listings from your hosting dashboard:

Each listing shows its status:

• Draft — Not submitted yet, you can keep editing.

• Pending — Submitted and waiting for review.

• Published — Live and visible to guests.

After Your Listing Goes Live

Publishing is just the beginning. Here's how to turn your listing into a booking magnet:

Keep Your Calendar Updated

Block off dates you're not available. If your property is also listed on other platforms, manually keep both calendars in sync — nothing frustrates guests more than requesting dates that turn out to be taken.

Respond Fast

Hosts who respond within 2 hours get significantly more bookings. Turn on email and push notifications. Even a quick "Thanks for your message, I'll send details shortly" keeps guests engaged instead of moving to the next listing.

Optimize Over Time

After your first few bookings, revisit your listing. Update photos seasonally, adjust pricing based on demand, and use guest feedback to refine your description. Complete host profiles with a clear photo and bio get noticeably more views than anonymous ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to list on MarocBooking?

Yes. Creating a listing is free. There are no subscription fees, no listing fees, and no commission on bookings. What the guest pays, you receive in full.

Can I list on Airbnb or Booking.com at the same time?

Absolutely. Many of our hosts list on multiple platforms. Just make sure to keep your calendars in sync manually so you don't get double-booked.

How long does the approval take?

Most listings are reviewed within 24 to 48 hours. If we need more information, the team will reach out through your MarocBooking messages — so check them during that window. Once approved, you'll get an email and a notification.

Do I need professional photos?

Not at all. A modern smartphone with good natural lighting produces perfectly publishable results. Focus on cleanliness, decluttering, and showing every space. Authenticity often beats overly polished photography.

Can I edit my listing after it's published?

Yes. You can update photos, descriptions, pricing, and amenities anytime from your hosting dashboard. Major changes (like address) may require a quick re-review.

Ready to Start Hosting?

The whole process takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The sooner your property is live, the sooner guests can find it. Morocco's tourism is growing year over year, and travelers are actively searching for authentic, locally-hosted stays.

List your property on MarocBooking now — it's free

* Important note: The zero-commission offer is for early hosts during MarocBooking's launch phase. As the platform grows, we'll introduce a commission starting from 8% on new bookings. Hosts who join during the launch phase keep their zero-commission status for an extended period — a thank-you for being among the first to support a 100% Moroccan platform. We'll notify all hosts well in advance of any policy changes.