A bustling cobblestone street in the old medina of Rabat, Morocco. The street is lined with traditional whitewashed buildings featuring distinctive, ornate brown wooden awnings over storefronts. Several pedestrians are walking along the pathway, including a woman in the foreground wearing a hijab, light blue shirt, and jeans, and a man walking away in a white shirt. String lights with glass lanterns hang overhead, leading toward a stone archway in the distance under a cloudy sky.

FILMING IN RABAT

Maroc Film Services provides film production services designed to seamlessly streamline international shoots throughout Morocco, with full-scale operational capabilities based right here in Rabat.

Pre-Production & Logistics

From the earliest stages of development, we handle everything from script translation to extensive location scouting across the region, utilising our deep local knowledge of Rabat’s unique blend of historic and modern backdrops—including the ancient, blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas, majestic imperial monuments, brutalist and modern administrative buildings, manicured European-style avenues, and the scenic Bou Regreg riverfront.

As the nation’s capital, our production team and fixers navigate the complexities of state and local bureaucracy with unmatched efficiency, securing crucial film permits and specialised drone permits directly from central ministerial and regional municipal authorities. We also manage smooth customs clearance, seamlessly handling carnets and shipping (including ATA Carnets) for gear arriving through Rabat–Salé Airport and the nearby Casablanca logistics hubsdirectly into the capital area. To maximise your budget, we provide specialised financial guidance to help international productions efficiently access Morocco’s 30% cash rebate and secure complete local VAT exemptions.

Talent & On-Set Crew

On set, our Rabat-Salé network supplies world-class casting and talent alongside elite technical expertise. We provide professional actors, skilled background talent, and a full array of specialised, multilingual crew members sourced directly from the capital’s sophisticated media, television, and institutional film networks.

Our comprehensive art department brings visions to life with expert scenic design, set construction, prop sourcing, wardrobe, costume design, makeup, and hair styling. For indoor or controlled environments, we offer exclusive access to premium film setups, complemented by Rabat’s own versatile indoor filming environments, cutting-edge media studios, contemporary commercial properties, and beautifully preserved traditional riads.

Equipment & Drone Services

To ensure every frame is visually stunning, we provide state-of-the-art camera equipment, lighting equipment, and grip equipment packages available for immediate deployment anywhere in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. We also offer professional sound equipment setups alongside cutting-edge, heavy-lift drone hire services, customised for spectacular aerial footage of the iconic Hassan Tower, the sprawling Royal Palace grounds, the ultra-modern Mohammed VI Tower, and the dramatic Atlantic coastline.

Accommodation, Location Catering & Transport

Our logistical support guarantees the utmost comfort and efficiency for your entire team. We take care of all your crew’s needs on the ground, ranging from premium location catering to booking world-class luxury hotels, diplomatic-class boutique stays, and private rentals. Operating specialised production vehicles directly out of Rabat, including executive production motorhomes, heavy equipment support trucks, and dedicated fleet transport optimized for smooth city navigation and high-security zones, we manage all on-the-ground transport logistics.

From pre-production to the final wrap, Maroc Film Services is your trusted, single-source partner for premium film production services in Rabat and beyond.

Rabat

Rabat is the capital of Morocco and its seventh largest city centre with an urban population of approximately 580,000 (2014) and a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million. It is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region.

The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, the city’s main commuter town. Rabat, Temara, and Salé form a conurbation of over 1.8 million people. Silt-related problems have diminished Rabat’s role as a port; however, Rabat and Salé still maintain important textile, food processing and construction industries. In addition, tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the most important cities in the country.

Once a reputed corsair haven, Rabat served as one of the many ports in North Africa for the Barbary pirates. Rabat is accessible by train through the ONCF system and by plane through the nearby Rabat–Salé Airport.

The Moroccan capital was awarded second place in “Top Travel Destinations of 2013” by CNN. It is one of four Imperial cities of Morocco, and the medina of Rabat is listed as a World Heritage site.