Yes, the animals and reptiles on display, performing or on sale in the Medina are not cared for that well. But, it is what it’s is - and it draws in the tourists with money to spend (like you and me!)
If you get a chance, go visit Essaoura for ocean views and tasty fish.
Description
Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers. Old brass cannons line the walls, and there are ocean views