Film Production

The variety of landscapes and the art-friendly climate make Morocco an ideal setting for film and photo production. Whether you seek vibrant cities, rustic villages, ancient fortresses, sweeping panoramic views, seascapes, magnificent mountain ranges, or epic deserts, Morocco offers it all. Since motion pictures were first invented, many filmmakers have been lured by the beauty, magic, and mystery of the Moroccan landscape. As early as 1897, Louis Lumiere produced classic silent films in Morocco. Later, Orson Welles, shot Othello against the backdrop of timeless seaside fortress of Essaouria and was awarded with a Palm d'Or at Cannes. Since then, numerous other famous filmmakers have shot masterpieces on location in Morocco, including David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia, 1962), Martin Scorsese (The Last Temptation of Christ, 1988, and Kundun, 1997), and Ridley Scott (Gladiator, 2000, Black Hawk Down, 2001, and Kingdom of Heaven, 2005). See In Film for more details.

If you choose filming in Morocco, you will be not only in the good company of famous directors, but in the good hands of Sahara Soul Travel. Sahara Soul Travel can assist with all aspects of film production, photography, fashion shoots, TV commercials, music videos, documentaries, or stills, from securing equipment to extras to locations. We collaborate with the most important production and location services companies in Morocco to assist with every element of production.

Permits & government authorizations

An official shooting permit is required to film in Morocco. It is issued by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM). With their excellent relations with CCM, government and police officials, our partners will speed up the procedures to obtain all the necessary permits and government authorizations.

Custom clearance

Sahara Soul Travel and our partners handle all customs clearances of equipment through a Moroccan transit agent for any temporary or permanent import/export to Morocco. Our transit agent representatives arrange the customs clearance immediately when a shipment is expected at any of the ports or airports in major Moroccan cities. After the shoot, we will again arrange the clearance of all the equipment and return shipment to the country of origin.

Crew

We can provide experienced, multilingual professional film crew and technicians, including: Production Managers, Location Managers, Production Coordinators, Production Assistants, Production Accountants, Cashiers, Assistant Directors, Focus Pullers, Clappers, Loaders, Art Directors, Set Decorators, Prop Men, Costume Designers, Costume Masters, Gaffers, Electricians, Generator Operators, Grips, Sound Engineers, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Runners, Cast Drivers, and Construction Crews.

Transportation

We provide large choice of cars with or without drivers, from limousines to small cars, air-conditioned minibuses, 4-wheel drives, trailers/winnebagos, honey wagons, makeup trucks, wardrobe trucks, silent generators, professional lighting/grip and camera trucks, open and locked trucks, international air ticketing, airplane and helicopter charters; all at a very competitive price.

Lighting & grip

Sahara Soul Travel partners have a wide selection of lighting and grip equipment through our Marrrakech base. We own HMIS, Kinoflo, Dedolight, Dollies, Cranes, and Generators.

On location material

Sahara Soul Travel partners can arrange for walkie-talkies, megaphones, smoke machines, wind machines, scaffolding, tents, road blocking material, and personal mobile phones if needed.

Castings

Sahara Soul Travel partners can arrange for Moroccan and Western extras and professional Moroccan actors.

Catering

Our local and European caterers have extensive experience cooking for film crews.

Accommodation

Morocco is filled with comfortable hotels, among them some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, as well as private villas and accommodations. Let us make your arrangements for you and take advantage of our relationships at negotiated rates.

Props and costumes

Through our sister company Morocco Film Production warehouses, we manufactures and rents props and costumes according to each project requirements.

Use of military equipment and personnel

A Sahara Soul Travel partner is one of the rare film production service companies in Morocco to make available the services of the Moroccan military in feature films and commercials.