PETA Investigation Reveals Shocking Abuse of Camels for Moroccan Tourism
A new PETA investigation into the Moroccan tourism industry reveals that camels used to give rides are viciously beaten, tied up with no protection from the elements, and slaughtered when they’re no longer profitable.
Camels are intelligent, social beings with their own needs, wants, and interests. When free to roam in their natural habitat, they live in herds and communicate with each other through sounds and body movements. As a sign of friendship, camels will sometimes blow on each other’s faces. But in the tourist industry, these animals endure lifetimes of misery and suffering.
Global Pattern of Cruelty
Previous PETA investigations into camel- and horse-riding operations in Egypt found similar abuse: Animals were beaten bloody, forced to carry people in blistering heat without shade or water, and dumped like garbage or sent to slaughter when they were too old, sick, or injured to be useful. Airbnb, Klook, Marriott, and many other companies agreed to stop promoting animal rides at the pyramids of Giza after hearing from PETA.
Tourists who pay for camel rides keep this heartless, inhumane industry in business. If you’re planning a holiday, please leave animals out of your itinerary.
