MOTA FILM VILLAGE
Africa’s First Fully Integrated Film Hub
Empowering Africa’s Creative Vision
MFV Group is developing in Morocco a cultural and technological infrastructure designed to connect Africa with the world. The project aligns with the national vision for advanced regionalization and the New Development Model, while integrating the priorities of the Tourism Strategy 2030.
MFV brings together creation, innovation, training and experiential tourism to build a concrete, sustainable and attractive ecosystem for talents, professionals, institutions and international partners. The project combines smart infrastructures, training programs, immersive hospitality and a creative industrial hub.
MFV aims to connect local and African talent with international partners and strengthen South-South cooperation by promoting the exchange of know-how and the development of regional value chains. The project also follows a long-term impact approach aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals, promoting training, economic inclusion, creativity and innovation in the region.
As a developing initiative, MFV seeks to progressively structure a modern, competitive and responsible creative industry, while consolidating Morocco’s role as a natural hub between Africa and the world.
Our activities
CINEMA
A complete, interconnected ecosystem combining smart studios with a creative industrial hub to ensure maximum quality, speed and profitability for film and audiovisual projects.
HOSPITALITY & IMMERSIVE TOURISM
An immersive, creative hospitality experience designed for professionals, creators and visitors. Rooted in experiential tourism, it inspires, connects and elevates talents, projects and personal aspirations.
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EVENTS
An arena, amphitheater and modular spaces for festivals, conferences and artistic gatherings, designed to activate the site and enhance its local and international reach.
SPORT CENTER
Purpose-built spaces dedicated to fitness, well-being and the preparation of professionals and high-performance athletes.
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Our operational R&D labs foster continuous, forward-looking innovation, preparing the deployment of smart site infrastructures aligned with international standards.
MFV FOUNDATION
Carries the project’s social commitment: early childhood support, economic inclusion, promotion of local and regional know-how, and youth training, ensuring long-term and transformative impact.
A place to dream, a structure to create
MFV brings together two creative worlds: Chichaoua, where stories are imagined and brought to life, and Ouarzazate, where worlds, sets and dreams are crafted.
Together, they form a living hub where cinema, artistry and craftsmanship converge to shape new narratives.
CHICHAOUA
OUARZAZATE
Starting In Morocco,
Built For Global Expansion
Morocco has been growing as a hub for filmmaking with strong public support, unique locations, and a dynamic creative sector MFV will contribute by providing a modern, end-to-end ecosystem that supports local and international productions and helps generate cultural and economic opportunities for Morocco and the region.
The model itself is designed to scalable and be replicated, enabling the creation of similar creative hubs across Africa and worldwide.
the six pillars OF Mfv success
Driving Cultural, Economic and social impact
MFV aims to create an integrated film and technology ecosystem that will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs and attract productions from Morocco and beyond. The project seeks to boost the local and regional economy, attract private investments, and develop a creative and technological cluster across Africa, positioning Morocco as a continental and international hub for film and innovation.
MFV aims to become a driver of inclusion and skills development for young people and women across Africa, with practical programs in film and technology. The MFV Foundation supports education, culture, local and regional entrepreneurship, and initiatives for children, while highlighting African talent and cultural heritage, creating a lasting impact for future generations.
“MFV was born from a dual conviction: a personal one, because from the age of eight I found myself behind the scenes of film sets, an environment I never left; and a professional one, because I have always believed in the power of the creative industries to generate cultural, economic and social value and to bring talents, territories and markets closer together.
From its pilot site in Morocco, MFV aims to bring together research and development, technology, creation, training and social progress to build a concrete and sustainable ecosystem capable of training new generations and connecting Africa to international opportunities in cinema and the creative industries.”
Motalib Ballouk, Founding President, MFV Group
MFV FOUNDATION
The MFV Foundation embodies the project’s social mission by placing human well-being at the heart of its vision. The Foundation will host an orphanage offering education, protection and long-term opportunities for 1,000 children, ensuring a nurturing environment and equality of opportunity for training and employment.
Through the MFV Training Programm, young people develop new skills in cinema, digital media and emerging technologies, opening pathways to qualified employment. A dedicated health center provides essential medical services, including radiology and emergency care, for local communities and creative professionals. Together, these initiatives build a supportive ecosystem designed to uplift individuals, strengthen communities and foster inclusive, sustainable development.