Morocco Launches Construction of International Cinema City Studio Hub in Ouarzazate
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Nick Vivarelli
Summary
Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication has launched construction of the International Cinema City, a major new film production hub in Ouarzazate. The 24-acre facility, located at the main entrance of the city with direct access to National Road 9 and Mohammed V Avenue, broke ground on June 27. Ouarzazate is already known as a filming destination for Hollywood epics including Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' and 'Game of Thrones'. The project is conceived as a one-stop-shop filming facility to boost Morocco's film industry infrastructure.
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VarietyMorocco Launches Construction of International Cinema City Studio Hub in Ouarzazatevariety.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe flagship project, led by Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, officially kicked off on June 27 on a 24-acre site located at the main entrance of Ouarzazate
Conceived as a one-stop-shop filming facility, the new Moroccan studio...
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