The Moroccan House of Representatives has approved Law No. 18.23 on cinematic industry reforms, aimed at modernizing the sector and reorganizing the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (MCC).
According to Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, this law, supported by 67 representatives with 27 abstentions, aims to make the cinematic sector a lever for economic, social, and cultural development, while enhancing its professionalism for global competitiveness.
The law grants the MCC new powers to elevate Morocco’s film industry and promote the country as a prime filming location. It introduces regulations for production licenses and a new international accreditation system for foreign productions.
Additionally, it addresses the commercial and cultural exploitation of films, the licensing for film distribution, and mandates permissions for film and audiovisual shooting. Educational institutions focused on film professions are required to report their activities to the MCC, and licensing for cinema halls is now formalized.
The law also requires an official declaration for the first festival editions and mandates Moroccan film programming in cinemas, encouraging national film production. Any professional activity within the cinematic industry must now undergo prior declaration.
