Take 01
2014
American Sniper
Rabat and surrounds standing in for Iraq exteriors
34.0209°N, 6.8416°W
Rabat
Professional film production services in Rabat, Morocco's political capital. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Rabat
Take 02
2008
Body of Lies
Rabat medina and Ville Nouvelle for political-thriller sequences
Take 03
2004
Hidalgo
Rabat coastline and Atlantic dunes for desert-crossing scenes
Take 04
2005
Sahara
Rabat-Sale region for North African action set pieces
Take 05
2005
Marock
Hassan district, Agdal, and Rabat youth-culture locations
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Rabat
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum
The unfinished 12th-century minaret and the ornate royal mausoleum — Morocco's most iconic monument pairing, set in an expansive esplanade.
Chellah Necropolis
A medieval fortified necropolis built on Roman ruins — an atmospheric site with crumbling minarets, lush gardens, and resident storks.
Moderate
Kasbah des Oudaias
A 12th-century fortress overlooking the Atlantic with whitewashed blue-trimmed houses, Andalusian gardens, and panoramic ocean views — one of Morocco's most photogenic locations.
Ville Nouvelle & Hassan District
The modern administrative quarter featuring the iconic Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and wide tree-lined boulevards with French colonial architecture.
Medina & Mellah
The historic walled medina with traditional souks, artisan workshops, and the old Jewish quarter — authentic Moroccan urban fabric without the tourist crowds of Marrakech.
Agdal & Hay Riad
Modern residential and business districts with contemporary architecture, shopping malls, and the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Scene 03 — The Case for Rabat
Why Film in Rabat
- ✓ UNESCO World Heritage city with remarkably preserved historic architecture
- ✓ Less crowded than Marrakech — easier permit logistics and crowd control for filming
- ✓ Proximity to Casablanca (1 hour by train) enables multi-city shoots
- ✓ Dramatic Atlantic coastline and Bouregreg River estuary for waterfront scenes
- ✓ 30% cash rebate on local spend through the Morocco Film Incentive for qualifying productions
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports RBA (8 km from city center) ▼
Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) — 8 km from city center
TaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit tram · taxi ▼
tram
Rabat-Sale tramway connects the two cities and major districts. ONCF trains link to Casablanca (1hr), Tangier (3.5hr via Al Boraq).
Crew tip: The tram is useful for small crew scouting. Equipment transport requires dedicated production vehicles.
taxi
Blue petit taxis throughout the city. Grand taxis for intercity travel to Casablanca and other destinations.
Crew tip: Arrange production vehicles through your fixer for equipment-heavy shoots. The medina has limited vehicle access.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Easier parking than Casablanca. Government district parking may be restricted. Use hotel or guarded lot parking for production vehicles.
Contact local authorities for production vehicle permits near historic sites and government buildings.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Rabat filming locations accessible within 15-30 minutes. Casablanca reachable in 1 hour by train or car.
Ready?
Plan Your Rabat Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Morocco's capital.