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Morocco builds $130M Ouarzazate film city to lure Hollywood.

7/4/2026

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Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication began construction of International Cinema City in Ouarzazate on June 27.
The government is spending 240 million dirhams on a 24-acre complex at entrance, near RN9 and Mohammed V Avenue, which will have sound stages, post-production labs, editing suites, screening rooms and a hotel.
Morocco aims to attract Hollywood projects with a $130 million investment and incentives including a 30% rebate, VAT exemption and 80% equipment-rental discounts.

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Story summary

Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication began construction of International Cinema City in Ouarzazate on June 27.
The government is spending 240 million dirhams on a 24-acre complex at entrance, near RN9 and Mohammed V Avenue, which will have sound stages, post-production labs, editing suites, screening rooms and a hotel.
Morocco aims to attract Hollywood projects with a $130 million investment and incentives including a 30% rebate, VAT exemption and 80% equipment-rental discounts.