Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill: Continued Investment in Cinema and Creative Industries

Morocco’s 2027 Draft Finance Bill sets out the government’s budgetary priorities for communications and the creative industries, including support for public broadcasting, the press and the national film sector.

According to figures reported by L’Opinion, the budget allocated to the communications sector is expected to reach MAD 2.047 billion, representing a 12.35% decrease compared with the previous year. This allocation reportedly includes MAD 1.8 billion for public audiovisual services and MAD 247 million in support for the press.

In the film industry, continued public support for cinema and audiovisual production remains part of the government’s stated priorities. These measures aim to strengthen production activities and support the development of Morocco’s national screen industries.

The development of production infrastructure is another area of focus. A project for an International Production City in Ouarzazate has been reported, with an estimated cost of MAD 240 million and a proposed contribution of MAD 60 million from the department responsible for communications, according to La Quotidienne. These figures should be checked against official budget documents before being presented as confirmed allocations.

Training and the development of creative industries are also part of the broader picture. Plans involving the expansion of the Higher Institute of Audiovisual and Cinema Professions (ISMAC) in Dakhla reflect efforts to strengthen professional skills and support regional development.

The video game industry is also included in Morocco’s wider ambitions for the creative economy, notably through the proposed Morocco Gaming City project. However, the reported figure of MAD 160 million should be verified through an official source before being described as confirmed funding.

Overall, Morocco’s 2027 Draft Finance Bill highlights the continued importance of cinema, audiovisual production and the creative industries within public policy. The proposed projects and budget figures should nevertheless be treated as plans or forecasts until the Finance Bill is definitively adopted and the relevant allocations are confirmed.