Is the crater in Spectre real?

SPECTRE’s “meteorite crater” (lair of the evil villain Blofeld, né Oberhauser) was actually filmed in an extinct volcano outside the Moroccan city of Erfoud named Gara Medouar.

Where is the crater in the film Spectre?

Gara Medouar Crater
MOROCCO – Gara Medouar Crater near Rissani // Spectre (2015) Deep in the Moroccan desert is an oddly shaped crater – hideout of Bonds nemesis Blofeld.

What is the plot of Spectre?

A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.
Spectre/Film synopsis

Where was Spectre filmed in Scotland?

In 2015’s Spectre, the building was demolished so it won’t make an appearance in No Time To Die but it does still remain one of the most iconic filming locations of the franchise. Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands is where James Bond grew up at Skyfall Lodge.

Where Was On Her Majestys Secret Service filmed?

It was shot in Switzerland, England, and Portugal from October 1968 to May 1969. Although its cinema release was not as lucrative as its predecessor You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was still one of the top performing films of the year.

Does the house in Skyfall exist?

Sadly the Skyfall house didn’t exist and was created as a film set in Surrey, England, on Department of Defence land, but if you continue along the road you might notice that one house does have a striking resemblance to the film!! It’s private property, so be sure to keep out.

Is Erfoud in Morocco worth a visit?

Though the Spectre crew had set camp in Erfoud, the city itself is actually boring. When in this part of Morocco, you should rather spent your time in Rissani and the desert town of Merzouga further south. Rissani is the remnant of what was once the capital of Alawite rule in ancient Morocco.

Where is Blofeld’s ‘meteorite crater’ filmed?

SPECTRE‘s “meteorite crater” (lair of the evil villain Blofeld, né Oberhauser) was actually filmed in an extinct volcano outside the Moroccan city of Erfoud named Gara Medouar.

What is the crater called Gara Medouar?

The crater is called Gara Medouar – and is neither a crater nor a volcano, as it is also described from time to time. Gara Medouar is a strange circular erosion, the opening fortified some centuries ago with a mud brick wall by the Portuguese.

Would you notice the difference between a volcano and an impact crater?

Was it possible that some of the minute details to which I’d devoted my grad years had rubbed off on one of my closest relatives, to the point that he would notice the difference between a volcano and an impact crater in a James Bond film? After a bit of quick googling, I had my answer: YES!