Police form in Morocco: what information should you ask travellers for?

Hotel, riad in the medina or short-term rental apartment: the question arises with every booking. What information should you ask the traveller, and how can you avoid asking for too much? For private hosts and concierge services, the Airbnb police form often raises the same doubts.

Here is a method to prepare complete, legible information linked to the correct stay.

Police form and individual accommodation form: what are we talking about?

In Google searches, "fiche de police" (police form) is the most common expression, especially for the Airbnb police form in Morocco. The regulatory framework refers to the bulletin individuel d'hébergement (individual accommodation form), the template for which can be found in Annex No. 1 of Decree No. 2-15-865.

The best approach: start from this template rather than an improvised form. You can prepare it with our free police form generator.

Information to prepare for each traveller

1. Personal information

• surname and first name, as they appear on the document;
• date and place of birth;
• nationality.

Copy the identity document exactly: a spelling difference creates an inconsistency in the file.

2. Identity document details

• type of document (CNIE, passport, residence permit);
• document number;
• issue details requested in the template.

3. Itinerary and stay

• arrival date;
• planned departure date;
• origin and destination, when the template requests them.

4. Contact

A phone number or email address allows you to contact the traveller during the stay and, in a digital journey, to verify their signature.

5. Signature

The traveller confirms that their information is accurate. In a digital check-in journey, a one-time password (OTP) links this confirmation to the traveller.

Airbnb police form: frequent pitfalls

Thinking the platform handles it

Airbnb is a booking channel, not an administrative procedure. The platform does not replace your own duties as a host.

Only registering the person who booked

A reservation can involve several travellers. Check which guests must have a form completed for them according to the applicable rules, instead of limiting yourself to the account holder.

Asking for more than necessary

Within the framework of Law No. 09-08, purpose and proportionality are key principles. Do not ask for bank details or information unrelated to the stay.

An important point on vocabulary

"Police form", "traveller form", "accommodation form": these expressions often refer to the same reality on the host's side. Preparing this information is not the same as transmitting it. The collection is part of your organisation; the transmission follows the procedures provided for your activity.

Preparing this information before arrival

Filling in these sections by hand upon arrival from a late flight creates tension and errors. With a digital check-in in Morocco, the traveller receives a link before their arrival, completes their information on their phone and signs. The host finds a file ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the police form also apply to Airbnb rentals?

The booking channel does not change your obligations as a host. Check the rules that apply to your type of accommodation and start from the template provided by Decree No. 2-15-865.

Can the police form be completed online before arrival?

Yes, the collection can be done before arrival via an online journey. The prepared document can then be stored or used according to the procedure applicable to your establishment.

What should you say to a traveller who is hesitant to share their information?

Simply explain why it is requested, what is collected, and who has access to it. A clear process, limited to what is necessary, is more reassuring than a cluttered form.

Sources

• Ministry of Tourism — tourist accommodation — mtaess.gov.ma/fr/tourisme/metiers-tourisme/hebergement-touristique/
• DarID — police form Morocco — darid.ma/fr/fiche-de-police-maroc
• DarID — site — darid.ma/en/