Stories from the Tensift

Video production & social content in Essaouira

We are a film, photo and content crew living in Essaouira. We make brand films, Reels, podcasts and photo shoots for businesses who want the coast to feel real, not like a postcard.

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Chapter 1 · The problem

Everyone’s Morocco looks the same

Camels at sunset, a drone over the medina, a filter on top. Visitors have seen it a thousand times, and it doesn’t tell them anything about you.

We live here. We know which alley catches the first light, when the port is at its busiest, and when the wind will ruin a take. That local knowledge is what makes your content feel like yours.

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Blue fishing boats in Essaouira port
Skala du Port · 07:10
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Chapter 2 · The journey

How a shoot runs

Crew setting up a shot on the beach at dawn
Beach · 06:45 · before the wind
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  1. 01 · Day 1

    Brief

    A short call or WhatsApp exchange about your goal, audience and budget.

  2. 02 · 2–5 days

    Scouting

    We pick locations and hours around the light and the trade wind.

  3. 03 · 1–3 days

    Shoot day

    A small crew, clear shot list and morning starts when outdoors.

  4. 04 · 5–10 days

    Edit & grade

    Editing, sound, colour and subtitles in French, English or Darija.

  5. 05 · Ready to post

    Delivery

    Every format you need: vertical, square, 16:9, web and print.

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Chapter 3 · What we make

Films, Reels, podcasts and photos

One local team for everything your brand publishes, from a month of social content to a full brand film.

Photography

Brand, product, hospitality and portrait photography on location.

Brand films

Short cinematic films that show who you are and why people should come.

Drone & aerial

Aerial shots of the coast, medina and landscapes, with the permits handled.

Selected work

Recent productions

Riad season openerMedina · 08:30Preview

Social content

Riad season opener

A month of Reels and photos from one shoot day.

Conversations by the oceanTerrace · 10:00Preview

Podcasts

Conversations by the ocean

Three-camera video podcast with vertical clips.

Blue boats, white wallsSkala du Port · 07:10Preview

Photography

Blue boats, white walls

Product and lifestyle photography around the port.

Made in MogadorWorkshop · 09:40Preview

Brand films

Made in Mogador

A brand film following an artisan from raw material to finished piece.

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Why a local crew

Your crew already lives here

Based in Essaouira
No travel days or fees for shoots in the region.
Planned around the wind
Sound, drone and portraits scheduled for calm hours.
French · English · Darija
Scripts, subtitles and on-set direction in your language.
Permits prepared
We plan filming and drone authorisations with you in advance.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Where is Tansift Production based?

Tansift Production is based in Essaouira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. We shoot across the city, the coast from Sidi Kaouki to Moulay Bouzerktoune, and further afield in Morocco on request.

What does Tansift Production make?

We make brand films and commercials, social media content such as Reels and short videos, video podcasts, photography for brands, hotels and real estate, wedding films and drone footage.

Do you work with small businesses?

Yes. We make Reels, podcasts and photo shoots for local businesses as well as larger brands. A single shoot day can produce a month of social media content.

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Tell us about your shoot

Three quick questions about your project, then we plan the shoot together.

We reply within 24 hours.