Morocco 🇲🇦

Morocco offers a competitive film incentive program to attract international film and television productions. Below is a detailed breakdown of the incentives:

1. Morocco Filming Incentives - Cash Rebate Program

Cash Rebate:

Morocco provides a cash rebate of up to 30% on qualifying production expenditures incurred within the country.

2. Film Incentives Breakdown

Rebate Percentage:

• 30% of eligible expenses.

Eligible Productions:

• Feature-length films.
• Television series.
• TV films.
• Docufiction.
• Documentaries.
• Long-form fiction intended for internet distribution.

Minimum Expenditure:

• At least 10 million Moroccan Dirhams (approximately $1 million USD) must be spent in Morocco.

Minimum Production Days:

• A minimum of 18 days of work in Morocco, including set building.

3. Filming Incentives Terms and Conditions

Application Requirements:

• Submit a formal request to the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) detailing:
  • Nature of the project.
  • Distribution plans.
  • Duration of work in Morocco.
  • Investment program.
  • Total planned expenditure.
  • Eligible expenses.
  • Amount of financial support requested.

Bank Guarantee:

• Provide a bank guarantee of 5% of the requested financial support amount within 30 days of receiving conditional approval from the CCM.

Production Timeline:

• Commence work within 6 months from the date of deposit payment.
• Complete shooting within 12 months from the first day of shooting.
• Submit detailed accounts of expenditures within 3 months after the end of shooting.

Additional Obligations:

• Provide a copy of the film to the CCM (excluding audiovisual works or documentaries primarily distributed online).
• Authorize the CCM to use portions of the film for promotional activities showcasing Morocco as a prime destination for film production and tourism.
• Include the statement: “This film has received production support from the Kingdom of Morocco” in the film’s credits.

4. Governing Body for the Incentive

Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM):

• Oversees the administration of the film incentive program.
• Serves as the primary regulatory authority for all filming activities in Morocco.

5. Filming Incentive Application Process

1. Partner with a Certified Moroccan Production Company:

• Foreign production companies must collaborate with a Moroccan production company certified by the CCM to facilitate the application process and ensure compliance with local regulations.

2. Submit Application to the CCM:

• Prepare and submit a comprehensive application package to the CCM, including all required documentation as specified in the application requirements.

3. Provide Bank Guarantee:

• Upon receiving conditional approval, furnish a bank guarantee amounting to 5% of the requested financial support within the stipulated timeframe.

4. Commence and Complete Production:

• Begin production within 6 months of deposit payment.
• Complete all shooting activities within 12 months from the start date.

5. Submit Expenditure Accounts:

• Within 3 months after completing the shoot, submit detailed accounts of all expenditures incurred in Morocco to the CCM for review.

6. Receive Rebate Payment:

• The CCM will process the rebate payment within a maximum period of 180 days after the submission of a complete payment request file.

For detailed guidelines and application forms, consult the official CCM website or contact them directly for assistance.