# Morocco Invests $25M in Film Hub at Ouarzazate, 'Gladiator 2' Location

Morocco is building a $25 million film production hub in Ouarzazate, the desert city already known as a backdrop for major movies including 'Gladiator 2'. The investment aims to attract more Hollywood productions to the region, boosting local jobs and positioning Morocco as a competitive global filming destination.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/morocco-cinema-city-studios-ouarzazate-gladiator-2-1236801384/) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:09:08 +0000