When should you contact a fixer for a shoot in Morocco?

As soon as the project becomes concrete. The earlier the fixer gets involved, the more the timeline is secured: permits, scouting, crews and logistics require several weeks of lead time depending on the project's scale.

Fixer in Morocco | Production Coordinator for International Shoots

A field profession

Much more than an interpreter: a local conductor.

Contrary to popular belief, a fixer doesn't just book hotels or translate a few exchanges. Their role is to save time, secure the project and anticipate difficulties before they become costly problems. Othmane Ismaili Alaoui, founder of Kaizer Media Productions, works as fixer and production coordinator for French, European, American, Canadian and international crews wishing to shoot in Morocco.

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Scouting & locations

Location research, artistic and technical scouting, access, power and noise constraints — from the medina to the Agafay desert.

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Local technical crews

Recruiting and coordinating cinematographers, camera operators, sound engineers, electricians, grips, make-up artists and stills photographers.

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Full logistics

Transport, accommodation, catering, vehicle and equipment rental, call sheets and day-to-day planning.

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Local casting

Actors, extras, models and voice-over talent, selected according to the project's artistic needs, with the required image releases.

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Liaison with accredited companies

Direction towards Moroccan production companies holding the CCM accreditation for international shoots, with end-to-end follow-up alongside them.

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Bilingual coordination

A single point of contact in French and English between your teams and Moroccan stakeholders, from first exchange to delivery.

Legal framework — CCM

A clear positioning, compliant with Moroccan regulations.

Any professional audiovisual production in Morocco must obtain a permit from the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM). A foreign company cannot file this application on its own: it must go through an accredited Moroccan production company.

This is precisely where we come in: as fixer and production coordinator, Othmane Ismaili Alaoui directs you towards the accredited Moroccan company best suited to your project, then handles the operational coordination of the shoot alongside that partner — while your creative teams focus on what matters. To understand the procedures in detail, read our complete guide: Filming Permit in Morocco.

How it works

Four steps, one point of contact.

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Project study

Analysis of the script, technical needs, calendar and budget. Feasibility assessment and identification of administrative constraints.

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Preparation

Direction towards the accredited Moroccan company, scouting, crew assembly, logistics planning and preparation of the production file.

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Shooting

Daily on-set coordination, supplier and contingency management, permanent liaison between your teams and local stakeholders.

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Delivery

Post-production follow-up if needed, delivery coordination and production wrap-up.

Your fixer

Othmane Ismaili Alaoui

Trained at ESAV Marrakech and holder of an Executive Master's in Film Production (OIF, Canal+ University, ESAV), Othmane cut his teeth on international sets shot in Morocco — Jack Ryan (Amazon Prime), María Magdalena, Life on the CAPS — as a sound technician, before moving into production and coordination.

This dual culture — the rigour of major international productions and intimate knowledge of the Moroccan field — is exactly what a foreign producer expects from a fixer: someone who speaks both languages, anticipates local constraints and protects your schedule as well as your budget.

Discover his background →

Why Morocco

Several countries in a single territory.

Atlas mountains, desert, Atlantic beaches, UNESCO-listed medinas, contemporary cities: within a few hours' drive, Morocco can portray very different worlds within a single project. Add technicians experienced with international standards, renowned studios, a favourable climate all year round and some of the best value for money in the region — and you understand why hundreds of foreign productions choose the Kingdom every year.

Based in Marrakech, close to the Agafay desert, the High Atlas, Essaouira and the Ouarzazate plateaus, we cover the entire territory. Check out our guide to the best filming locations in Marrakech and a glimpse of our work.

"My role is simple: your creative teams should only have to think about creating. Everything else — the field, the crews, the procedures, the unexpected — that's my job."

Othmane Ismaili Alaoui — Fixer & production coordinator, Kaizer Media Productions

Frequently asked questions

What foreign producers ask us.

What is a fixer in Morocco?

A local coordinator who supports foreign productions on the ground: scouting, logistics, technical crews, casting, supplier negotiation and liaison with Moroccan partners. They save time, secure the project and anticipate difficulties before they cost shooting days.

Can a fixer obtain the filming permit on behalf of a foreign company?

No. The CCM permit must be filed by an accredited Moroccan production company. Our role is to direct you towards the right accredited partner and coordinate the project alongside them, from preparation to delivery.

What languages do you work in?

French and English with foreign crews, Arabic and Darija with local crews, suppliers and stakeholders.

When should you contact us?

As soon as the project becomes concrete. Permits, scouting and crew assembly require from two weeks to several months of lead time depending on the project's scale — the earlier we get involved, the more your calendar is secured.

What types of projects do you support?

Commercials, documentaries, music videos, series, feature films, photo shoots and digital content. See also our guide to advertising shoots in Morocco.

Your reliable entry point for filming in Morocco.