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A LAND OF TIMELESS LANDSCAPES AND CINEMATIC WONDERS

Filming in Morocco

African Fixer provides full film, video and stills production services across Morocco – one of the world’s great production destinations, from the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and the Sahara dunes of Merzouga to the medinas of Marrakech and Fez and the studios of Ouarzazate. With a deep, experienced crew base, major studios and a 30% uncapped cash rebate, we deliver producers, fixers, crew, permits, equipment and crew accommodation for productions of any scale.

African Fixer connects international production companies, agencies, brands, broadcasters and photographers with trusted local producers, fixers and crew across Morocco.

We support TV commercials, documentaries, feature films, branded content, corporate videos, music videos and still photography campaigns with experienced local teams and reliable on-the-ground production support.

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A Land of Timeless Landscapes and Cinematic Wonders

Why Film in Morocco?

Morocco is a first-choice international production hub, combining an unrivalled range of desert, mountain, coastal and historic-city locations with decades of big-picture experience, major studios and one of the most attractive rebates in the region.

  • 30% uncapped cash rebate on qualifying local spend, plus VAT exemption
  • Decades of experience on major features and series (“Ouallywood”)
  • Aït Benhaddou, Sahara dunes, Atlas mountains and imperial medinas
  • Atlas and CLA studios at Ouarzazate for controlled builds
  • A deep, experienced crew base and strong support infrastructure
  • Powerful doubling for the Middle East, biblical, ancient and desert worlds
  • Safe, stable and highly production-friendly
  • Easy access from Europe with excellent logistics

Production Services

Our Morocco production services include:

  • Local Producers
  • Film Fixers
  • Production Management
  • Film, Video & Stills Crew
  • Camera Equipment
  • Lighting & Grip
  • Drone Operators
  • Location Scouting
  • Film Permits
  • Casting
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Crew & Cast Accommodation
  • Security
  • Catering

Crew & Equipment section

Morocco has one of the strongest crew bases outside the major film centres, built on decades of service to international features, series and commercials, and covering every department at scale.

Available crew includes local producers, fixers, production managers, DOPs, camera and drone operators, gaffers, grips, art department, armourers, wranglers, stylists, hair and make-up, and very large numbers of extras.

Professional camera, lighting, grip and specialist equipment is available through Marrakech and Ouarzazate, alongside the Atlas and CLA studio complexes, with additional packages easily brought in from Europe.

Top Filming Locations

Luxury Hotel & Riad Options

Morocco offers spectacular palaces, riads and desert camps for luxury, fashion and lifestyle productions. Access for filming is subject to approval, availability and brand permissions.

  • La Mamounia, Marrakech – Legendary palace hotel and gardens.
  • Royal Mansour Marrakech – Ultra-luxury riad-style palace.
  • Four Seasons Resort Marrakech – Premium resort and grounds.
  • Amanjena, Marrakech – Serene pavilion-style luxury.
  • Ksar Char-Bagh, Marrakech – Intimate Moorish palace hotel.
  • Riad Fes – Grand riad in the Fez medina.
  • Sahara luxury desert camps, Erg Chebbi – Tented camps among the dunes.
  • Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay – Mediterranean-coast luxury resort.

Crew & Cast Accommodation

Cast and crew accommodation is excellent across Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Casablanca and Fez, from palace hotels and riads to desert camps. We arrange group bookings, transfers and internal logistics to match the schedule.

  • Luxury (talent, directors, key clients)
    La Mamounia / Royal Mansour, Marrakech – Landmark luxury for talent and clients.
    Sahara luxury camps, Merzouga – Premium desert stays on location.
  • Mid-range (main crew, production team)
    Marrakech: Mövenpick, Kenzi, Radisson Blu and boutique riads – Reliable crew bases.
    Ouarzazate: Le Berbère Palace and hotels near the studios – Convenient for desert and studio shoots.
    Casablanca & Fez: Hyatt Regency, Mövenpick and medina riads – City-side options.
  • Budget & serviced options (extended crew, longer shoots)
    Marrakech and Ouarzazate mid-range hotels and riads – Value options for larger crews.
    Desert auberges and standard camps – Practical bases near dune locations.

Accommodation availability and rates vary by season and should be booked well in advance. African Fixer manages crew and cast bookings, transfers and per-location logistics as part of production support.

Best Time to Shoot

  • Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) – The most comfortable all-round conditions.
  • October to April – Best for the Sahara and southern deserts, avoiding extreme summer heat.
  • Summer (June to August) – Very hot inland and in the desert; the Atlantic coast stays milder.
  • Winter – Mild by day in the south, with snow on the High Atlas for mountain contrast.
Visa Requirements

International cast and crew should confirm visa and work permission requirements before travelling. Typical documents may include a valid passport, flight details, accommodation details, invitation letter, crew list and equipment list.

International Crew Accreditation

International productions may require local coordination, film permissions and supporting letters depending on the production type, locations and crew nationality, and should work with an in-country fixer or service company.

General Film Permit

Filming is coordinated through the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM), which issues filming authorisations. International productions must partner with a CCM-registered Moroccan production company, and permits are generally efficient. Heritage sites, medinas and some locations require specific permissions. Work through a local service company.

Drone Permit

Drone filming requires authorisation coordinated through the CCM and the relevant authorities (including security clearance) and should be arranged well in advance, particularly near cities, airports and sensitive sites.

Equipment Customs Clearance

Morocco is an ATA Carnet country, which simplifies the temporary importation of professional film equipment.

Safety and Security

Morocco is safe, stable and exceptionally production-friendly, with a large professional crew base and long experience of major international shoots. Logistics are strong, distances between regions are manageable, and heat should be planned for on desert schedules.

Rebates & Incentives

Morocco offers a 30% cash rebate on qualifying local production spend through the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM). The rebate is uncapped at project level, making Morocco especially attractive for features, series, commercials and streaming productions.

To qualify, productions generally must spend at least around MAD 10 million (roughly USD 1 million) in Morocco, work a minimum number of days locally, partner with a CCM-registered Moroccan production company, pass a cultural test and provide a financial guarantee. A VAT exemption on production costs is also available.

As criteria and thresholds can be updated, African Fixer will confirm the current rebate terms and manage the CCM application and documentation during production planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Filming authorisations are issued by the CCM, and international productions must partner with a CCM-registered Moroccan production company, with extra permissions for heritage sites and medinas.

Yes. Morocco has one of the strongest crew bases outside the major film centres, at scale and across every department, plus large numbers of extras.

Yes. Atlas and CLA Studios in Ouarzazate offer sound stages, backlots and standing sets for controlled builds.

Yes, with the correct customs paperwork; an ATA Carnet may be used, though strong local equipment and studios are available.

Yes. Drone filming requires authorisation coordinated through the CCM and the authorities, arranged well in advance.

Yes. Morocco offers a 30% uncapped cash rebate on qualifying spend plus VAT exemption. We manage the CCM application and confirm current terms.

Yes – it is one of the world's leading production hubs, with unmatched location variety, studios, crew and an attractive rebate.

Yes. We provide full production support from planning through to wrap, including the rebate application.

Did You know?

Ouarzazate is nicknamed “Ouallywood”: its Atlas Studios are among the largest in the world, and the surrounding deserts and kasbahs have doubled for ancient Rome, Egypt, Tibet, Somalia and countless fantasy worlds in productions from Lawrence of Arabia to Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

PRO TIP:

Combine several looks in one trip – Marrakech medina, Aït Benhaddou, the Merzouga dunes and the Atlas passes are all within reach – and plan the CCM rebate application early, since qualifying requires a registered local partner, minimum spend and a cultural test.

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Importing film, broadcast and photographic equipment is handled with an ATA Carnet for temporary admission. African Fixer arranges carnet processing, customs clearance and equipment logistics as part of full production support.