Morocco
Location: North Africa
Broadcast Regulators
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Crews travelling on Western passports can enter visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
A shooting permit issued by the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM) is required for filming in Morocco. Additional location permits may be required for specific locations.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Morocco is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Morocco offers long, sunny shoot days all year-round. Coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate. Inland areas are hot and dry.
Winter runs from December to April, with rain in the north and snow on the High Atlas Mountains in the south. Summer runs from June to September, with temperatures reaching extreme highs in the southern desert regions. Spring (March to May) is the best time to film with lush green landscapes. Autumn (September to December) is also a good time to shoot weather-wise.
Morocco is a predominately Muslim country. Ramadan is widely observed with many services limited or closed during this period.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Morocco.
Costs & VAT
By world standards, Morocco is a very cost competitive place to shoot.
The standard VAT rate in Moroccoat the time of writing is set at 20%.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Funding
Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM) (Moroccan Cinematographic Centre)
Incentives
Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map: Information for Morocco.
Treaty Documents