Filming Permits in Morocco: Regional Approval Process
Securing legal permission to film in Morocco involves more than just obtaining a national permit from government authorities in Rabat. In many cases, filming permits are issued at the regional level. Morocco’s 12 administrative regions each have the authority to approve or deny permit applications, making local compliance crucial.
1 – Fixer in Tangier (Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima)
Principal cities: Tangier, Assilah, M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Larache, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen and Ouazzane.
2 – Fixer in Eastern Morocco
Principal cities: Oujda, Nador, Driouch, Jerada, Berkan, Taourirt, Guercif and Figuig.
3 – Fixer in Fes (Fes-Meknes)
Principal cities: Fes, Meknes, El Hajeb, Ifrane, Moulay Yacoubz, Sefrou, Boulemane, Taounate and Taza.
4 – Fixer in Rabat (Rabat-Sale-Kenitra)
Principal cities: Rabat, Sale, Skhirate-Temara, Kenitra, Khemisset, Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane.
5 – Fixer in Beni Mellal (Beni Mellal-Khenifra)
Principal cities: Beni Mellal, Azilal, Fquih Ben Salah, Khenifra and Khouribga.
6 – Fixer in Casablanca (Casablanca-Settat)
Principal cities: Casablanca, Mohammadia, El Jadida, Nouaceur, Mediouna, Benslimane, Berrechid, Settat and Sidi Bennour.
7 – Fixer in Marrakech (Marrakech-Safi)
The principal cities are Marrakech, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, Kelâa des Sraghna, Essaouira, Rehamna, Safi, and Youssoufia.
8 – Fixer in Errachidia (Drâa-Tafilalet)
Principal cities: Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Midelt, Tinghir, Zagora , and Merzouga.
9 – Fixer in Agadir (Souss-Massa)
Principal cities: Agadir, Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Chtouka-Aït Baha, Taroudannt, Tiznit and Tata.
10 – Fixer in Guelmim (Guelmim-oued Noun)
Principal cities: Guelmim, Assa-Zag, Tan-Tan and Sidi Ifni.
11 – Fixer in Laayoune (Laayoune-Sakia Al Hamra)
Principal cities: Laayoune, Boujdour, Tarfaya and Es-Semara.
12 – Fixer in Dakhla (Dakhla-Oued Eddahab)
Principal cities: Dakhla, Oued Ed-Dahab and Aousserd.
NB: Your Moroccan production company Partner or local fixer must work directly with the regional authorities to navigate the specific requirements and secure the necessary approvals for your shoot
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