Morocco unveiled

Morocco. It's far more than Rick's iconic line to Ilsa in Casablanca: 'Here's looking at you, kid.' The North African country has become the most- visited destination in the continent - 17.4 mn visitors (surpassing Egypt's 15.7 mn) in 2024.

But the movies do give Morocco that extra magic filter. So, before you get your passport out and your watchlist ready, dive into the episode, Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations), of the podcast 'Destination Morocco' hosted by Azdean Elmoustaquim.

In this special episode, Azdean goes into the cinematic history of Morocco as a director's favourite setting. It truly burst out with the success of The Mummy (1999) and Gladiator (2000). The country's dramatic scenery became as much a star as the actors themselves, ushering in a new era of blockbuster productions.


This episode kicks off with a virtual tour of the legendary Atlas Studios (pic). From there, it takes you to must-see hotspots like Tangiers, Fez and, yes, Casablanca. And if you do make plans, don't stop there. Check out the other episodes on the hidden gems of this spellbinding destination.