Why Morocco

Morocco has been a popular shooting destination among filmmakers, and many popular movies and commercials have been shot in this beautiful country. Some filmmakers come back, again and again, to film in Morocco. It is obvious to think: why Morocco and not any other country? Here are some of the most prominent reasons why some directors look no further than Morocco to find the most suitable shooting location.

The landscape of Morocco: Morocco provides a landscape quite unmatched by any other country. The landscape gives filmmakers the power to portray Morocco in a unique light and use the landscape of Morocco as a double of many nations. Movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” with Saudi Arabia as the setting, “Jesus of Nazareth” with Palestine as the setting, “The Man Who Would Be King” with India as the setting, and “Kundun” with Tibet could not have been shot in any other country than Morocco. The diverse landscape allows a filmmaker to depict beaches, mountains, and deserts easily.

The weather of Morocco: The weather in Morocco is another strong point in favor of Morocco as a popular shooting destination. Some of the top shooting locations in Morocco, like Marrakesh, Casablanca, Essaouira, Erfoud, and Merzouga, receive annual daylight of about 8 hours daily. This makes it possible for filmmakers to shoot anytime during the year without interruption.

The support of the Moroccan government: Filmmakers are warmly welcomed in Morocco as filming here boosts tourism. There are minimal custom clearance, permit, and official requirements for filmmakers and their crews. This allows for hassle-free shooting in Morocco.

Proximity to Western countries: Morocco is very close to Western countries. This makes it possible for Western directors to visit Morocco frequently without spending much time and money on travel.

Economical: Professional crew members and actors are readily available in Morocco; the best part is that they also save you much money. Choosing cast and crew members in Morocco also means savings on airfares and wages. It is well-known that Moroccan crew, technicians, and cast members charge much less than their Western counterparts. This, coupled with the low cost of living and low transportation, boarding, and lodging costs, makes Morocco an ideal place for filmmakers to churn out great movies at significantly lower costs.

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