Jarjeer in the Press

 

The BBC travel show

Moroccan refuge where donkeys go to retire

The Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Refuge lies in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains near to Marrakesh.

It looks after donkeys who have retired from working and is also an orphanage and care centre for working equines. 

The centre was established by Susan Machin and Charles Hantom 10 years ago when they retired to Morocco.

The BBC Travel Show’s Ade Adepitan finds out more.

  • 06 Feb 2019

Culture trip

Why You Need to Visit This Moroccan Sanctuary for Abandoned Donkeys

The hard-working donkeys laboring on the bustling streets of Morocco’s Marrakesh are a sight that visitors cannot help but notice. Transporting people and goods throughout the city, donkeys play an important role in local life and business. But have you ever wondered what happens to these creatures when they become too old to work?

Visit the full article here.

  • 24 April 2017

Sebastian Lyte

The Start of Jarjeer
The Journey

An amazing video made by Sebastian Lyte during our early days at Jarjeer. Long but well worth a watch!

  • 21 Dec 2014