Urge the Mayor of Marrakesh to end exploitation of macaques
The Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakesh, Morocco, hosts a world-famous market selling local produce and crafts; but, it is also a site of animal exploitation and cruelty.
Born Free has received numerous reports about the mistreatment of Barbary macaques and other animals, exploited for money as props for tourist photographs, and we have visited Marrakesh several times to investigate. The most recent visit by Ian Redmond, Born Free’s Policy Advisor, in 2025 revealed that the situation sadly hasn’t changed. .
Morocco will be under more international scrutiny than ever as the co-hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, so now is the time to encourage the local authorities to address the animal welfare issues and end the suffering.
Please join us in writing to the Mayor of Marrakesh, using our template letter, urging the Marrakesh authorities to help bring an end to the abuse of macaques and other captive wild animals.
