Take 01
1942
Casablanca
Iconic Hollywood title — set in Casablanca, shot on Warner Bros. lot
33.5731°N, 7.5898°W
Casablanca
Professional film production services in Casablanca, Morocco. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films in Morocco's largest city.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Casablanca
Take 02
2001
Black Hawk Down
Casablanca standing in for Mogadishu street and rooftop sequences
Take 03
2015
Spectre
Aerial and second-unit work staged through Casablanca production base
Take 04
2015
Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation
Casablanca production support and CMN logistics for Morocco shoot
Take 05
2017
Razzia
Boulevard Mohammed V, Habous quarter, and Corniche
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Casablanca
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Hassan II Mosque
The world's third-largest mosque with its 210m minaret rising over the Atlantic Ocean — a globally recognized architectural landmark.
Rick's Cafe
The famous restaurant inspired by the 1942 film 'Casablanca' — a popular cultural landmark combining cinematic history with Moroccan hospitality.
Moderate
Central Market (Marche Central)
Vibrant covered market with colorful produce, seafood stalls, and authentic Moroccan daily life — excellent for documentary and lifestyle content.
Easy
Ancienne Medina
The historic walled medina with narrow alleyways, traditional riads, and bustling souks. Ideal for period dramas and atmospheric sequences.
Art Deco Quarter (Centre Ville)
Central downtown featuring remarkable 1930s Art Deco and neo-Moorish buildings along Boulevard Mohammed V — Morocco's most impressive colonial-era architecture.
Corniche & Ain Diab
The beachfront promenade stretching along the Atlantic coast with luxury hotels, beach clubs, and panoramic ocean views for contemporary lifestyle shoots.
Habous (Nouvelle Medina)
A unique French-designed 1930s 'new medina' blending Moroccan and European urban planning — perfect for productions needing an orderly yet authentic Moroccan setting.
Scene 03 — The Case for Casablanca
Why Film in Casablanca
- ✓ Morocco's largest city with modern infrastructure and international airport connections
- ✓ Iconic Hassan II Mosque — one of the few mosques open to non-Muslims for filming
- ✓ Outstanding Art Deco and Mauresque architecture rivaling Miami and Buenos Aires
- ✓ Experienced local crews with international feature film and commercial experience
- ✓ 30% cash rebate on local spend through the Morocco Film Incentive for qualifying productions
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports CMN (30 km from city center) ▼
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) — 30 km from city center
TrainTaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit train · taxi ▼
train
Casa Tramway serves major districts. National rail (ONCF) connects to Rabat (1hr), Marrakech (3hr), and Tangier (5hr via Al Boraq high-speed).
Crew tip: The tramway is useful for small crew movement. Equipment transport requires dedicated vehicles.
taxi
Petit taxis (red) for in-city travel; grand taxis for longer distances. Rideshare apps like Careem also available.
Crew tip: Arrange production vehicles through your fixer for equipment-heavy shoots. Red petit taxis only carry 3 passengers.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Street parking is chaotic in central areas. Use guarded parking lots or hotel parking for production vehicles.
Contact local authorities for production vehicle permits in restricted areas like the Corniche or mosque vicinity.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Most Casablanca filming locations are accessible within 20-40 minutes by car. Rush hour traffic can double travel times.
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Plan Your Casablanca Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the White City.