Ouarzazate, a world-class filming destination
Ouarzazate is one of Morocco’s leading film hubs and a key player in the MENA region. Recognised by the world’s biggest international productions, the city offers a unique combination of professional infrastructure, spectacular natural scenery and a competitive economic environment.
CLA Studios
CLA Studios covers an exceptional site of 1,965,000 m² (196 hectares), entirely dedicated to film production..
Designed to meet the demands of the world’s biggest productions, the complex includes:
- Two sound stages of 1,800 m² each (60 x 30 x 12 m to the grid), one fitted with an integrated water tank, offering optimal flexibility for the most ambitious shoots.
- More than 2,400 m² of specialist workshops: plastering, fully equipped carpentry, props and special effects — a complete ecosystem serving the creative process.
- A shared central courtyard, easing logistics and crew coordination.
- A 1,085 m² costume department with 5 dedicated offices, designed to efficiently support large-scale productions.
- 3,200 m² of offices spread across three functional blocks:
- Block A: 23 offices and a kitchen
- Block B: 21 offices, a kitchen and two storage areas
- Block C: 19 offices and a kitchen
To ensure comfort and performance for every crew:
- A 120-seat restaurant and a 24-seat VIP lounge across a total area of 760 m², including a large professional kitchen.
For exterior sets:
- 1,560,000 m² (156 hectares) of backlot dedicated to building custom sets.
- A permanent Kasbah set covering 7,420 m².
- The iconic Kingdom of Heaven set, built across 40,000 m² with a further 320,000 m² of backlot.
CLA Studios offers a complete, adaptable environment, ready to host the most demanding international productions.
Atlas Studios, just minutes from Ouarzazate
Atlas Studios covers an exceptional 122,000 m² site (12 hectares), designed to bring the most ambitious productions to life.
The complex offers:
- 23 permanent sets on biblical, Roman, Egyptian and Asian themes, covering an impressive 49,300 m² — a journey through civilisations, ready to shoot.
- 10 specialist workshops totalling 2,650 m², including a vast 600 m² carpentry shop, allowing sets to be built and adapted quickly.
- 6 equipped offices across 110 m², with private washrooms and a kitchenette, for a comfortable and functional working environment.
- A professional 1,700 m² stable housing horses, camels and animals trained for film — ideal for historical and epic productions.
At the heart of the site, the experience continues with:
- The Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studios, a high-end 5,215 m² property entirely devoted to the world of cinema. It offers 17 themed suites with private bathrooms, 2 refined restaurants combining international cuisine and local specialities, an elegant bar, an outdoor pool, 2 nomad tents and a botanical garden — a unique setting for crews, artists and guests.
- 61,000 m² (61 hectares) of backlot dedicated to building custom sets.
Atlas Studios therefore offers a complete environment where technical infrastructure, spectacular sets and premium hospitality combine to guarantee smooth, memorable productions.
Why choose Ouarzazate?
• A strategic location, at the crossroads of varied, highly cinematic landscapes.
• A mild, sunny climate all year round.
• Exceptional natural light.
• Competitive costs, allowing tight control of budgets.
• Highly skilled technical crews, experienced on international productions.
• A wide variety of exterior locations, all close at hand.
• Extensive technical equipment available on site.
• First-rate institutional support, backed by the Royal Armed Forces (land, air and sea), the Royal Gendarmerie and the National Security Service.
• An international airport just 8 km from the studios, ensuring smooth and efficient logistics.
A destination favoured by major productions
Ouarzazate has deep experience hosting successful international films and series. That track record gives producers proven local expertise, skilled crews and a thorough command of international shooting requirements.
An established international reputation
"Ouarzawood", a global benchmark.
Nicknamed "Ouarzawood", Ouarzazate and its studios are recognised by the major players of the global film industry. The destination has become an essential shooting location for the studios and international streaming platforms.
To date:
• More than 200 feature films have been shot at the Ouarzazate studios
• Around 250 productions nationwide, confirming the region's central role in the Moroccan audiovisual industry
This international standing is a guarantee of reliability, expertise and credibility for producers worldwide.
Attractive financial incentives
Morocco offers a rebate scheme of up to 30% of eligible spend incurred in the country, with clear, competitive procedures designed to make it easier for international productions to set up.
A skilled, available workforce
Ouarzazate has an experienced workforce, used to working on large-scale international shoots. Local crews cover a broad range of technical and artistic skills, ensuring a high level of professionalism across the whole production chain.
An exceptional variety of locations
Within a few kilometres, productions have access to:
• Deserts and dunes
• Oases and valleys
• Mountains and kasbahs
• Natural plateaus and historical sites
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Ouarzazate offers ideal conditions for shooting all year round.
