Morocco offers a 30% cash rebate to attract international filmmakers, making it one of the most competitive incentives in the region.

Key Features

• Rebate Rate: 30% of eligible production expenses incurred in Morocco.

• Eligibility:

  • Productions must spend a minimum of 10 million Moroccan Dirhams (approximately USD 1 million).

  • A minimum of 18 days of filming or set construction in Morocco is required.

  • Expenses eligible for the rebate include local labor, goods, services, and production-related costs.

• Cap: The rebate is capped at a maximum of 90 million Moroccan Dirhams (~USD 9 million) per project.

• Eligible Productions:

  • Feature films

  • TV series

  • Documentaries

  • Commercials

  • Music videos

Application Process

• Step 1: Submission of a detailed application to the Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM) before production begins.

• Step 2: Projects must pass a Cultural Test, ensuring they meet criteria that align with Morocco's cultural and economic objectives.

• Step 3: Final rebate disbursement occurs after a thorough audit of production expenses, typically within 90 days of project completion.

Additional Conditions

• Productions must acknowledge Morocco’s support in the film credits with the statement: “This film has benefited from production support from the Kingdom of Morocco.”

• A copy of the film must be submitted to the CCM for archival and promotional purposes.

UK-Morocco Film Co-Production Treaty

• Facilitates collaboration between British and Moroccan filmmakers.

• Enables productions to access financial incentives in both countries.

• Encourages cultural exchange and joint projects that highlight Moroccan locations.

French-Moroccan Agreements

• France remains one of Morocco’s largest co-production partners.

• Moroccan projects often benefit from French film funding programs and distribution channels in Europe.

Marrakech Film Commission

• A dedicated body that assists filmmakers in navigating local regulations, scouting locations, and securing necessary permits.

• Promotes Marrakech and surrounding regions as versatile shooting destinations, ideal for both period dramas and modern productions.

Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM)

• Established in 1944, CCM is the primary regulatory and support body for filmmaking in Morocco.

• Services include:

  • Facilitating filming permits.

  • Coordinating with local authorities for seamless production.

  • Overseeing the administration of the cash rebate program.

Enhanced Rebate Program

• In 2024, Morocco increased its public funding allocation for foreign productions from 20% to 30%, making its incentive scheme more competitive globally.

• The government aims to attract 1.5 billion dirhams in foreign film investments by 2025.

Boosted Infrastructure

• Investments in upgrading studios and post-production facilities have positioned Morocco as a comprehensive production hub, capable of accommodating even the most complex projects.

Record Growth

• In 2023, Morocco’s film industry reported record profits, with over 90 foreign productions benefiting from the country’s cash rebate and filming facilities.

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a global film production hub. Planned developments include:

• Increasing the annual rebate budget to accommodate more productions.

• Expanding co-production agreements with other countries.

• Further investment in studio infrastructure and workforce training.