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Drâa-Tafilalet

Where Bond filmed

Drâa-Tafilalet

1Erfoud and Gara Medouar

Drâa-Tafilalet region

Sand dunes of the Sahara near Erfoud, Morocco
The desert landscape near Erfoud. Photo: Joaoleitao (talk).

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Spectre

Spectre’s desert headquarters was shot at Gara Medouar, a crater-like erosion formation in southeast Morocco, and the film’s huge desert explosion was filmed in Morocco. The pin is set at Erfoud as a base; Gara Medouar lies a short drive away.

Scenes
The desert headquarters and the explosion.
Today
A remote natural site, also used in other films.
Visiting
Visit on a guided 4×4 tour from Erfoud or Rissani; take water and sun protection.

Positions marked approximate are matched from stills and published location guides. Opening arrangements, fees and access change often. Confirm locally before you travel.