Country Demographics for Morocco('MA')

Film Commissions

Moroccan Cinema Centre (CCM)
Tel: 28 92 00 Fax: 37 79 81 05/08
E-mail: ccm@menara.ma
Website: www.ccm.ma
Director General: Nour-Eddine Sail

Introduction
Moroccan Cinematographic Center handles all customs procedures relating to the temporary import of equipment and offers its moral guarantee in doing so. The ATA carnet for temporary admission is also acceptable. Crew, equipment and transport are available to foreign production companies from the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, as well as the use of its auditorium and laboratory. The Royal Army can offer its assistance when filming involves the use of weapons or explosives. The favourable climate and beauty of Moroccan landscapes attract many film makers to the country. As a result the southern city of Quarzazate has a film studio with sets, workshops for special effects and set building, as well as wardrobe.

Permits
Shooting permits are granted free of charge by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center in less than one hour for short films, documentaries or commercials, and in less than 48 hours for feature films. For the shooting of feature films, it is preferable to seek the collaboration of a Moroccan production service company which is authorised by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (list available from the Center).

Tax breaks/incentives
Film makers are entitled to 40-50% discount on Royal Air Maroc flights to Morocco and up to 40% at hotels.