Where to invest in short-term rentals? This free international Airbnb comparator puts four leading destinations head to head, Dubai, Marrakech, Bali and Koh Samui, and estimates each one’s net annual income from average nightly prices and indicative occupancy rates. Choose your destination and budget to gauge its yield.

How does the comparison work?

For each destination, the tool applies an average nightly price (ADR) and an occupancy rate observed in 2025-2026, then deducts platform and management fees:

• Gross income = price/night × (365 × occupancy rate)
• Net income = gross income × (1 − platform & management fees)
• Gross yield = net income ÷ equivalent purchase budget

Four markets, four logics

Dubai shows the highest nightly rates and strong occupancy, but very high acquisition prices. Marrakech combines sustained tourist demand with a more accessible entry ticket. Bali and Koh Samui offer lower nightly rates but often reduced acquisition and management costs. The best choice depends on your budget, local taxation and your time horizon.

Nightly values and occupancy rates are indicative averages: refine your analysis with real data for the target neighbourhood.

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How Marrakech stacks up for UK investors

For British investors weighing global short-let markets, Marrakech offers a rare mix of proximity and value: it sits roughly three to four hours from UK airports, with direct flights from London, Manchester and other cities, versus seven hours or more to Dubai or Bali. Entry prices are markedly lower than Dubai, while year-round sunshine sustains tourist demand. Crucially for net returns, the UK–Morocco Double Taxation Convention (signed 8 September 1981, in force since 29 November 1990) lets UK residents credit Moroccan tax against their UK liability, avoiding double taxation. Compare gross yields here, but always model local taxes and short-let rules in each market, and confirm your position with a qualified adviser.

Frequently asked questions

Are the per-destination figures guaranteed?

No: these are indicative 2025-2026 averages (price/night and occupancy) meant to compare orders of magnitude. Actual performance varies widely by neighbourhood, property and season.

Why compare in euros?

To make it easier to compare markets with different currencies (dirham, UAE dirham, Indonesian rupiah, baht). Convert at the current rate for a precise budget.

Is taxation taken into account?

The calculation stops at net operating income (before local tax). Taxation differs markedly between Dubai, Morocco, Indonesia and Thailand: factor it in before any decision.

Indicative comparison based on average nightly prices and 2025-2026 occupancy rates, excluding local taxation and acquisition costs. Actual performance varies by market, neighbourhood and season. This tool is not investment advice.

Comparing Dubai, Marrakech, Bali and Koh Samui

These four destinations follow different logics: Dubai offers high nightly rates and strong occupancy but a large entry ticket; Marrakech combines sustained tourist demand with a more accessible acquisition cost; Bali and Koh Samui show lower nightly rates but reduced costs.

Which criteria beyond yield?

Factor in local taxation, short-term rental regulations, currency stability and ease of remote management. A high gross yield can be offset by specific taxes or charges.

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Specialists in the Moroccan market, we help international investors assess and manage a short-term rental project in Marrakech and Agadir.

Other frequently asked questions

Are the per-destination figures guaranteed?

No: these are indicative 2025-2026 averages to compare orders of magnitude. Actual performance varies by neighbourhood, property and season.

Why compare in euros?

To make it easier to compare markets with different currencies. Convert at the current rate for a precise budget.

To go further: discover all our free practical tools and check the official source Office National Marocain du Tourisme (ONMT).

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