Moroccan cinema attracts MAD 1.8 billion in investment during 2025

Morocco’s Moroccan cinema investment reached nearly MAD 1.8 billion in 2025, reflecting a strong year for the country’s film industry as international productions, domestic filmmaking, cinema attendance and public support all expanded. The latest annual report from the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) shows the sector strengthening its role as both a cultural industry and an economic contributor.

Foreign productions accounted for MAD 1.21 billion of total investment, while Moroccan productions generated MAD 596.48 million. The figures reinforce Morocco’s attractiveness as an international filming destination thanks to its diverse landscapes, production infrastructure, skilled workforce and the country’s cash rebate incentive program.

International productions remained the main source of investment throughout the year. Christopher Nolan’s Charlie’s Tale generated more than MAD 252 million in spending, making it the largest foreign production filmed in Morocco during 2025. It was followed by the American series UNT Merc with MAD 234.3 million, the second season of The Terminal List with MAD 156.9 million, the second season of The Agency with MAD 113.9 million and Fernando Meirelles’ Here Comes the Flood with MAD 42.7 million.

Morocco also hosted productions from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Hungary, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, illustrating the growing diversity of its international partnerships.

Domestic production also maintained solid momentum. Moroccan filmmakers completed 26 fiction feature films during the year, including Backstage, Atoman, Casablanca-Dakar, Calle Malaga, Sonate Nocturne, L’Hymne des amoureux, Algues amères and Les Commandements.

The report highlights the continued strength of independent filmmaking. More than half of completed feature films, representing 54 percent of total production, were financed without support from the public aid fund, while the remaining 46 percent received state funding.

Beyond feature films, Morocco’s audiovisual sector remained highly active. During 2025, production included 34 feature films, 104 short films, 20 Saharan documentaries, 22 television series, 16 television films, seven television dramas, two sitcoms, 20 institutional productions and 116 authorized advertising spots. Together these activities generated MAD 651 million in investment, including nearly MAD 596.5 million contributed directly by producers.

Public funding continued to support local creation. The CCM allocated MAD 73.5 million to 84 projects through its production support fund. Feature films in development received the largest share of financing, while additional funding supported short films, screenplay writing and rewriting, as well as documentaries focusing on Moroccan culture, history and Hassani Saharan heritage.

Moroccan productions also strengthened their position at the domestic box office. My Friend attracted 262,929 admissions, followed by Routini with 186,086, Les Imposteurs with 111,838 and Casa Guira with 103,958. These titles outperformed several major international releases shown in Moroccan cinemas during the year.

The CCM report also points to higher cinema attendance, stronger market share for domestic productions and improved revenue distribution across film categories, indicating renewed audience interest in Moroccan filmmaking.

The industry’s professional base continued to expand. During 2025, the CCM issued 257 professional identity cards, mainly to production and directing professionals, while 516 trainees registered across different cinema professions.

The report also notes continued modernization of cinema venues, support programs for theaters, growing participation in international festivals and awards earned by Moroccan films abroad, highlighting Morocco’s increasing presence within the global film industry.