A two-bedroom apartment for 10,000 DH in a residence. A three-bedroom apartment for 22,000 DH, right next door.
In both cases, the same mention on the advertisement: "furnished".
The questions our customers ask us on the phone are almost always the same:
- "What is the real price?"
- "Am I paying too much for furniture I don't like?"
- "How much do I need to pay out on the day of the signing?"
- "And if the appliance breaks down, who pays?"
In this guide, we take stock of the market in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs, with figures from October 2026, verified listings and practical advice to avoid unpleasant surprises.
We focus exclusively on this sector, south of Souissi, not to be confused with Hay El Menzeh, near the Carrousel.
And if you own property on the Zaërs road, the second half of this article is for you: renting furnished, renting unfurnished or selling, the figures are laid out in black and white.
Key points to remember
- El Menzeh Route des Zaërs is, above all, about space. : large areas in gated communities, often with swimming pool, gym and parking, a few minutes from Souissi.
- In 2026A furnished 2-bedroom apartment is generally rented for between 10,000 and 13,000 DH per month on the Zaërs road, and a high-standard 3-bedroom apartment for between 15,000 and 22,000 DH.
- The furnished apartment costs approximately 15 to 30 % more than the same apartment rented empty.
- Budget the equivalent of 3 months' rent. Upon entry: deposit, first month's rent and agency fees.
- Owners Furnished rentals bring in slightly more money, but require more management. Have your property appraised before deciding between renting and selling.
Why furnished rentals in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs are attracting so many tenants in 2026
El Menzeh is no longer the "neighborhood next door" to Souissi.
It has become a destination in its own right for those who want space, peace and quiet and a secure residence.
If you want an overview of the neighborhood, our El Menzeh Complete Real Estate Guide details its sectors, its schools and its evolution.
For a furnished apartment, demand comes mainly from four profiles:
- Executives on assignment from 6 months to 3 years, often with a lease taken out by the company.
- Expatriate families who arrive with two suitcases and no furniture.
- Diplomatic staff who wants to stay close to Souissi without paying Souissi rents.
- Moroccans of the world back for a few months, who don't want to buy furniture.
This is a scenario we see very often.
A couple arrives in Rabat for a two-year contract. They are hesitating between a furnished apartment in Hay Riad and a furnished apartment in El Menzeh.
For the same budget, El Menzeh generally offers more square meters, a swimming pool in the residence and a greener environment.
What he loses: a bit of neighbourhood life on foot, and a slightly longer journey to the city centre.
The rest of this guide is designed to help you make this type of decision with full knowledge of the facts.
What does a furnished apartment on the Zaërs road look like?
On the Zaërs road, you're not just renting an apartment. You're renting a residence.
This explains the rents, and this is what you need to compare from one listing to another.
| Criteria | What you will generally find | What you need to check |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | From 90 to over 160 m², often larger than in the city center for the same rent | The actual living area, not just the "title" area |
| Residence | Gated and guarded residences, with swimming pool, sometimes gym and playground | The actual opening hours and access to the facilities, and what is included in the charges |
| Parking | One or two parking spaces depending on the residence | The number of places included in the rent |
| Outside | Balcony, terrace or private garden on the ground floor | The orientation and the view opposite |
| Access | Avenue Mohammed VI (Zaërs road), Souissi, a few minutes by car | The actual commute time during peak hours to your office or school |
In practical terms: when comparing two furnished apartment rental ads in El Menzeh, compare the residences first, then the apartments.
A 2-bedroom apartment without a pool and a 2-bedroom apartment in a residence with a pool and gym are not in the same category.
At Aykana, all our properties in the area are grouped on the page Real estate listings in El Menzeh (Zaërs Road).
Furnished apartment rental prices in El Menzeh, Route des Zaërs in 2026: the actual figures
Here are the forks we observe on the Zaërs road in October 2026.
They are compiled from advertisements published on portals and from our own inventory.
These are advertised rents, not signed rents: there is room for negotiation, especially on properties that have been online for several weeks.
| Furnished apartment type (El Menzeh Route des Zaërs) | Monthly rent observed (2026) |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms (90 to 160 m²) | 10,000 to 13,000 DH |
| 3 bedrooms in a gated community with swimming pool | 12,500 to 16,000 DH |
| 3 high-standard bedrooms, large living areas (150 to 180 m²) | 15,000 to 22,000 DH |
Two real examples from our inventory, verified online at the time of writing:
- A furnished 3-bedroom apartment in El Menzeh (120 m²) proposed to 16,000 DH per month.
- A furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Bassatine El Menzeh (160 m²) proposed to 13,000 DH per month.
Note the detail that matters: the 2-bedroom is larger, but cheaper.
The number of bedrooms often has a greater impact than the surface area on the rent of a furnished apartment.
If you are a small family, a large 2-bedroom apartment may therefore be the best deal in the neighborhood.
El Menzeh Route des Zaërs opposite the other districts of Rabat
To know if a rent is "expensive", you have to compare it to what you would get elsewhere for the same budget.
| Furnished rental listing (Aykana inventory, October 2026) | Surface | Rooms | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Menzeh | 120 m² | 3 | 16,000 DH |
| Bassatine El Menzeh | 160 m² | 2 | 13,000 DH |
| Hay Riad Prestigia | 140 m² | 3 | 16,500 DH |
| Hay Riad | 140 m² | 3 | 12,000 DH |
| The Ocean | 74 m² | 2 | 9,000 DH |
On the Zaërs road, you are therefore in the same price range as a furnished apartment in Hay Riad Prestigia, generally with more outdoor space.
There are also cheaper options, like this 3 furnished bedrooms in Hay Riad for 12,000 DH, or this Small furnished apartment in L'Océan for 9,000 DH for a single person.
For a detailed comparison, read our analysis of actual prices for renting a furnished apartment in Hay Riad, and our apartment rental guide in Souissi if your budget increases.
Furnished or unfurnished in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs: how much does a "furnished" apartment really cost?
On the advertisements for the Zaërs road, we see two types of discrepancies:
- The same 130 m² apartment in a gated community offered 10,000 DH furnished versus 8,500 DH unfurnished by its owner, or approximately +18 %.
- In our inventory, the 3-bedroom furnished apartment at 16,000 DH compares to a Unfurnished 3-bedroom apartment in El Menzeh (125 m²) for 12,500 DHthat is approximately +28 %.
Remember this simple rule: Expect to pay 15 to 30 % more for a furnished apartment in El Menzeh.
So, when is furnished accommodation worthwhile?
- Yes, if you stay less than 2 to 3 years.
- Yes, if your company pays the rent.
- Yes, if you arrive from abroad without furniture.
- No, if you are settling in for a long time and you already have your furniture.
In the latter case, over 3 years, the difference can exceed 100,000 DH.
OUR apartment rental guide in El Menzeh covers unfurnished options in detail.
What a furnished apartment in El Menzeh should really contain
"Furnished" means nothing until it is written down.
Before signing, check that the apartment contains at least:
- Rooms : beds, mattresses in good condition, storage.
- Living room sofa, table, chairs, curtains or blinds.
- Equipped kitchen : refrigerator, hob, oven, microwave, dishes, utensils.
- Laundry room : washing machine.
- Comfort air conditioning or heating, lighting in each room.
- Login : television and internet connection, with the question of who pays for the subscription.
Next, demand a written, signed and photographed inventoryattached to the lease.
This document protects your deposit upon departure.
Without him, every scratch becomes a discussion.
The 5 costly mistakes for tenants of furnished accommodation on the Zaërs road
- To forget that the Zaërs road is best experienced by car. Check the number of parking spaces included and test the route during peak hours before signing.
- Sign without inventory. This is the primary cause of disputes regarding security deposits.
- Forget about the charges. Building management, water, electricity, internet: ask what is included and what is not.
- Do not specify who repairs what. If the washing machine breaks down in the 3rd month, the lease must state who pays.
- Lease taken out by a company without a tax clause. Since July 1, 2026, the Finance Act has extended the withholding tax of 5 % to certain rents paid by business tenants. Make sure the lease specifies whether the rent is gross or net of this withholding.
The initial budget: how much to budget on the day of signing
This is the question we always forget to ask ourselves.
On many advertisements on the Route des Zaërs, the conditions displayed are the same: one month's deposit, one month's rent in advance and one month's agency fees.
| Job | For a rent of 13,000 DH | For a rent of 16,000 DH |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (1 month) | 13,000 DH | 16,000 DH |
| First rent | 13,000 DH | 16,000 DH |
| Agency fees (1 month) | 13,000 DH | 16,000 DH |
| Total to expect | 39,000 DH | 48,000 DH |
Some landlords require a two-month security deposit for a high-end furnished apartment.
Always ask for the exact conditions before the visit, not after.
Furnished apartments and rentals available in El Menzeh, Route des Zaërs
Here are three properties from our inventory on the Zaërs road, verified online in October 2026.
The market moves quickly: a property may be rented between the publication of this article and your call.
Furnished 3-bedroom apartment in El Menzeh
120 m², 2 bathrooms. 16,000 DH per month.See this furnished apartment in El Menzeh
Large furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Bassatine El Menzeh
160 m², 2 bathrooms. 13,000 DH per month.See this furnished apartment in Bassatine El Menzeh
3-bedroom apartment in El Menzeh (unfurnished)
125 m², 2 bathrooms. 12,500 DH per month, to be furnished to your taste.See this apartment for rent in El Menzeh
Do you need more space, a garden, or a home office?
We also have a 5-bedroom villa for rent in El Menzeh, and our guide to the furnished villa rental in El Menzeh, Route des Zaërs helps you compare.
All our furnished rental offers are grouped under the heading Furnished rentals in Rabat and surrounding areas, and our apartments for rent and for sale on a dedicated page.
Property owners in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs: rent furnished, rent unfurnished or sell in 2026?
If you own an apartment on the Route des Zaërs, you've probably already received this question from a friend: "Shouldn't you furnish it to rent it out for more?"
The honest answer: it depends on the numbers, not intuition.
Here is an example of the calculation.
The assumptions are clearly stated so that you can replace them with your own:
- A 3-bedroom apartment of 120 m² with enhanced value around 2,000,000 DH, which corresponds to the prices asked for similar properties in the area in 2026.
- A furniture budget of 100,000 DH (assumption to be adjusted according to the desired standard).
- A furnished rental 15,000 DH and an empty rental property 12,500 DH, within the ranges of this guide.
- Higher vacancy rate for furnished properties: 1 month per year, compared to 2 weeks for unfurnished properties.
| Option | Gross annual revenue | Capital committed | Gross yield | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished rental | 165,000 DH | 2,100,000 DH | approximately 7.9 % | More management, wear and tear on furniture, more frequent turnover |
| Rent empty | 143,750 DH | 2,000,000 DH | approximately 7.2 % | More stable tenants, less maintenance |
| Sell | Capital recovered in one go | – | Useful if you have another project or if the property requires work | |
These yields are raw : before charges, maintenance, taxes and management fees.
This example shows that furnished rentals bring in a little more, but the difference is smaller than you might think once you take into account the furniture and the vacancy.
Furnished rentals become really interesting when they target a clientele of companies or expatriates willing to pay the top of the price range.
A word about taxation (to be confirmed with your advisor)
Unfurnished rental falls under property income, with a flat-rate allowance of 40 % maintained by the finance law.
Furnished rentals do not follow exactly the same rules, and their treatment depends on your situation.
If your tenant is a company, the withholding tax on rents which came into effect on July 1, 2026 may also concern you.
Before making a choice, have your case reviewed by an accountant or tax specialist: an hour of advice can save you from unpleasant surprises over several years.
What if the best option was to sell?
Some owners realize, with the figures in hand, that they prefer to recover their capital.
If this is your situation, here's how we conduct a sale in El Menzeh:
- Estimate A price based on comparable sales and listings in the sector, not on a gut feeling. You can start with our free valuation of your property.
- Highlighting : well-done photos, highlighting the residence (swimming pool, security, parking) and the proximity to Souissi.
- Diffusion and qualification : we filter buyers so that you only show properties to solvent and serious profiles.
- Negotiation : we defend your price with concrete comparables.
- Signature : support up to the preliminary agreement and the final deed at the notary's office.
To find out current purchase prices in the area, consult our guide on the apartments for sale in El Menzeh.
Our rental listings on the Zaërs road receive regular requests: it is the same pool of executives and families that then feeds the demand for purchase.
How Aykana will assist you in El Menzeh, Route des Zaërs
We have been working in El Menzeh, Souissi and Hay Riad since 2007, with our agencies in Hay Riad, Souissi Orangeraie and Mega Mall.
- Tenants : pre-selection of properties according to your actual budget, group visits, verification of inventory and lease.
- Landlords : advice on fair rent, choice between furnished or unfurnished, tenant search and selection.
- Salespeople : estimation, marketing and negotiation up to the signing.
You can also broaden your search to all our real estate listings in Rabat.
FAQ: Furnished apartment rental in El Menzeh, Route des Zaërs
What is the price of renting a furnished apartment in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs in 2026?
Expect to pay between 10,000 and 13,000 DH per month for a furnished two-bedroom apartment, and between 12,500 and 22,000 DH for a three-bedroom apartment, depending on the residence and its level of luxury. Gated communities with swimming pools, gyms, and large shops tend to be at the higher end of this price range.
Why rent a furnished apartment on the Zaërs road rather than in Souissi or Hay Riad?
For a comparable budget, the Route des Zaërs generally offers more square footage and gated communities with swimming pools and parking. However, the area is primarily car-oriented, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood life is more limited than in Hay Riad or Agdal.
How much do you have to pay when signing a furnished lease in El Menzeh Route des Zaërs?
Many listings stipulate a one-month security deposit, one month's rent in advance, and one month's agency fee, totaling approximately three months' rent. For a rent of 13,000 DH, expect to pay close to 39,000 DH. Some high-end properties require a two-month security deposit.
Is a furnished apartment significantly more expensive than an unfurnished apartment in El Menzeh?
In 2026, the difference observed in El Menzeh is generally between 15 and 30 %. Furnished rentals are profitable for the tenant if they stay less than two or three years, if they arrive without furniture, or if their employer pays the rent.
Property owner in El Menzeh: is it better to rent furnished or sell?
Furnished rentals are slightly more profitable than unfurnished ones, but require more management and an investment in furniture. Selling is a good option if you need the capital or if the property requires renovations. The safest approach is to start with an accurate valuation of your property, then compare the three scenarios with actual figures.
Are rents paid by a company subject to the 2026 withholding tax?
The 2026 Finance Act extended, effective July 1, 2026, the withholding tax of 5 % on certain rents paid by business tenants. If your lease is signed by a company, have your situation reviewed by a tax advisor and specify in the lease whether the rent is gross or net of this withholding tax.
Are you looking for a furnished apartment on the Zaërs road, or do you want to rent or sell your own?
Tell us your budget or your property: we'll respond with figures, not promises.Speak to an Aykana advisor
Conclusion
On the road to Zaërs, the best furnished accommodation is not necessarily the cheapest.
It's the one that's fairly priced for the property, with a clear inventory and a lease that says who pays for what.
And for homeowners, the right decision is made with an estimate, not with a hunch.
If you want to save time, contact our team We know every residence in the area and the actual rent of a furnished apartment rental El Menzeh Route des Zaërs.
