Behind the exotic images of the desert tours is hidden a disturbing reality. An investigation conducted by Peta Asia revealed systematic abuse against the camels used for the transport of tourists to Morocco. The animals are beaten with sticks, tied without shelter, and forced to transport visitors under the scorching sun for hours.
According to what is documented, many camels are used for just five years – despite their life expectancy, even at forty years old – and then killed or sold for meat. A real cycle of exploitation with a cruel ending.
The merciless living conditions between sand and beating
The videos collected show immobile camels and chained with ropes of less than a meter, completely exposed to sandstorms or extreme heat. Some are equipped with a muzzle, to prevent him from opening his mouth and defending himself.
One of the most shocking episodes shows a man who repeatedly affects a tied camel, while the animal desperately tries to escape the blows. These animals, often sold as a symbol of eastern charm, are actually deprived of any well -being, forced to survive in conditions incompatible with their social and sensitive nature.
Camels are not transport machines. They are intelligent and social beings, able to communicate together through the verses and movements of the body. In nature, they live in groups and also show affectionate behaviors: for example, they blow on the face as a gesture of friendship. In tourism, however, there is no room for their complexity. They are reduced to entertainment tools, used until exhaustion and then eliminated.
A global model to be abandoned
It is not the first time that these abuses are reported: even in Egypt, previous investigations had brought to light similar episodes. Subsequently, numerous companies – including Airbnb – have decided to stop promoting animals. To stop this barbarism it is essential that we all do our part: those who travel must commit to refusing any form of entertainment that implies animal exploitation, promoting instead respectful and aware tourism.
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