Maroc Film Services provides an all-encompassing suite of solutions designed to streamline international productions in Fes and throughout the Kingdom of Morocco. From the earliest stages of development, we manage script translation and extensive location scouting to find the perfect Moroccan backdrop. Our dedicated production fixers manage the complexities of local bureaucracy, securing necessary filming permits and navigating customs clearance via carnets for imported equipment. On set, we supply world-class talent and technical expertise, including professional actors and a full array of specialised departments: camera, sound, and lighting crews, as well as a comprehensive art department skilled in scenic design, wardrobe, costume, make-up design and hair styling.

To ensure every frame is visually stunning, Maroc Film Services provide high-quality set design materials and state-of-the-art camera, sound, lighting and grip equipment, alongside specialised drone hire for aerial cinematography. For indoor or controlled environments, we offer access to premier studios and sound stages. Beyond the technical requirements, Maroc Film Services also oversees the logistical comfort of the team, coordinating all transport and booking premium hotels to ensure a seamless experience for the entire cast and crew.

was the capital of modern Morocco until 1925, and is now the capital of the Fès-Meknès administrative region. The city has two old medinas, the larger of which is Fes el Bali. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas. Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in AD 859, is the oldest continuously functioning madrasa in the world. The city has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”.

The word ‘Fez’ means ‘Pickaxe’ in arabic, which Idriss I used when he created the lines of the city. One noticable thing was that the pickaxe was made from silver and gold. After Fez got its official name, areas around Fez got their names based on this famous city. The Middle Atlas Mountains near the city is called the Fazaz, and a small town west from Meknes is called Ait Fazzaz.

During the Idrissid rule, Fez consisted of two cities or medinas: Fas Elbali, founded by Idris I, and Al-‘Aliya, founded by his son, Idris II. During Idrisid rule the capital city was known as Al-‘Aliya, with the name Fas being reserved for the separate site on the other side of the river; no Idrisid coins have been found with the name Fez, only al-‘Aliya and al-‘Aliya Madinat Idris. It is not known whether the name al-‘Aliya was ever referred to both medinas. It wasn’t until 1070 that the two agglomerations were united and the name Fas was used for the sites.