Morocco Film Incentive

How Does Morocco's Film Tax Incentive Work?

Morocco provides a 30% cash rebate on qualifying production expenditure through the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM). Morocco has been a premier filming destination for decades, hosting productions from Lawrence of Arabia to Game of Thrones and Gladiator.

Rebate Structure

The rebate of 30% applies to qualifying expenditure incurred in Morocco, including crew wages, equipment rental, location fees, and accommodation. The minimum qualifying spend is approximately MAD 5 million (~$500,000).

Which Productions Are Eligible?

• Feature films
• Television series
• Documentaries
• Commercial productions

Why Productions Choose Morocco

Ouarzazate Studios. Atlas Studios and CLA Studios in Ouarzazate are among the largest film studios in the world, with vast backlots featuring permanent sets (Egyptian temples, Tibetan monasteries, Roman architecture).

Extraordinary locations. The Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, ancient medinas of Marrakech and Fez, Atlantic coastline, and diverse architectural styles spanning centuries.

Proximity to Europe. Just a short flight from major European cities, with direct connections to London, Paris, Madrid, and Rome.

Experienced workforce. Decades of international production have created a large, skilled local crew base, particularly for period and desert productions.

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Morocco Film Incentive: Key Facts

• Rebate rate: 30% cash rebate
• Min spend: MAD 5M (~$500K)
• Key facilities: Atlas Studios, CLA Studios (Ouarzazate)
• Credit type: Cash rebate
• Official resource: CCM