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Film Festivals in Morocco

Official logo of the Marrakech International Film Festival against a metallic gold background. The logo features a central golden star atop stylized film strips surrounded by elegant, curved swooshes. To the right, the text reads "MARRAKECH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" in black block letters. To the left, the same name is written in black Arabic calligraphy.

When people think of Morocco, their minds usually drift to vibrant souks, towering sand dunes, and the enticing aroma of tagines and not film festivals in Morocco. But over the last few decades, the Kingdom has established itself as something…

Hiring Military Assets for Filming in Morocco

A high-angle shot of a film production set designed as a military encampment in a dry, rocky desert terrain. In the foreground, a light-tan military helicopter with the registration "CN-ARH" and a red roundel emblem sits on the dirt ground, surrounded by individuals in flight suits and film crew members. Behind the helicopter is a line of tan Humvee-style military transport vehicles, a desert-camo battle tank, and two green camouflage tactical vehicles parked near a traditional mud-brick Kasbah-style building. Production tents, heavy-duty gear cases, and tall studio lighting rigs are visible on the perimeter of the set.

Hiring military assets for filming in Morocco from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy is a well-established process in Morocco, but it requires strict adherence to governmental protocols. Because these are state assets, you cannot…

Guide to Morocco’s 30% Film Cash Rebate

A wide, eye-level behind-the-scenes photograph of an active, bustling film production set in a sunny desert landscape. In the center foreground, an operator sits on a heavy-duty camera dolly tracking system, pointing a large cinema camera toward a historic, massive mud-brick fortified gate with an intricate Moroccan-style archway. An actor in period costume stands inside the archway. The scene is heavily populated by technical crew members, production staff, and fixers wearing lanyards and carrying equipment. Flanking the camera position on both sides are large, professional blue ARRI HMI studio lights mounted on tall C-stands with massive black flags attached to control the harsh sunlight. In the background, modern white production trucks and support vehicles are parked near rolling desert hills.

Obtaining the Moroccan 30% cash rebate requires careful coordination with the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM) and a registered local partner. Since March 28, 2022, the rebate has been uncapped, making it highly lucrative for high-budget productions.

Guide to Obtaining a Film Permit in Morocco

A busy, professional film production office interior. In the center foreground, a man in a light blue button-down shirt points at paperwork on a wooden desk next to a woman reviewing a laptop. Behind them, several production crew members in black t-shirts work at computer workstations equipped with headsets. The right wall features an exposed brick accent with a sign reading "CCM Centre Cinématographique Marocain Tangier Section," alongside a large "Production Timeline" chart. Whiteboards with maps and scheduling grids are visible in the background. Large open archways on the left and center reveal an expansive outdoor view of a coastal city and blue harbor under an evening sky.

Morocco has long been a crown jewel for international filmmakers, offering a versatile landscape that has stood in for everything from ancient Jerusalem to distant planets. However, bringing a creative vision to life in the Kingdom requires more than just a…

Guide to Drone Filming and Drone Permits in Morocco

A professional quadcopter drone with a sleek grey and matte black carbon fiber body, isolated against a solid white background. A large cinematic camera with a prominent glass lens is mounted on a stabilizing gimbal underneath the drone, positioned between its extended landing gear legs.

Maroc Film Services is well-versed in navigating this process and can secure both the CCM Filming Permit and the essential drone authorisations on your behalf. Our expertise ensures your application is handled efficiently and in full compliance with Moroccan regulations. 

The Hollywood of North Africa

A panoramic high-angle view of an old city in Morocco, dominated by a large Moroccan flag waving in the center foreground. The flag is red with a green pentagram star. Below, a scenic oasis features a winding blue waterway, palm trees, and several traditional brown desert tents. In the background, a sprawling cityscape of flat-roofed earthen buildings stretches to the horizon, highlighted by a prominent historic minaret tower.

Whether you are looking for the sprawling dunes of the Sahara, the winding medieval alleys of the Medina, or the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas, Morocco has spent the last three decades proving it is the “Hollywood of North…

The Mummy 4: O’Connells Return 

A medium wide shot from the film The Mummy Returns featuring three men standing side-by-side inside a dimly lit, ancient Egyptian tomb filled with gold treasure. On the left, Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr) wears flowing black robes, facial tattoos, and a leather bandolier while holding a Lewis machine gun. In the center, Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) stands with a fierce, determined grimace, wearing a tan shirt, blue neck kerchief, and dual leather gun holsters, while aiming a shotgun forward. On the right, Jonathan Carnahan (John Hannah) looks on with a wide-eyed, startled expression, wearing a khaki shirt and holding a blazing fire torch that illuminates the scene. The background is filled with blurred golden artifacts, statues, and ancient stone pillars.

It’s time to dust off your Book of the Dead and grab your torches. After nearly two decades of rumors, false starts, and a questionable Dark Universe reboot, the news we’ve all been waiting for is finally official: The O’Connells are…