Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-219872, 333‑107063 and 333‑121630) on Form S‑3 and (Nos. 333‑00584, 333‑42309, 333‑42303, 333‑69995, 333‑108193, 333‑120585, 333‑161371, 333‑186915, 333‑186916 and 333-211816) on Form S‑8 of The Macerich Company of our reports dated February 23, 2018 with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of The Macerich Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (collectively, the "consolidated financial statements"), and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, which reports appear in the December 31, 2017 annual report on Form 10‑K of The Macerich Company.