A young girl crouching to meet a resting donkey, with a curious mule in the foreground
Near Marrakech, Morocco

A sanctuary of care and compassion for Morocco's working animals

Since 2014, Jarjeer has offered rest, healing and dignity to the horses, mules and donkeys of the Kingdom.

300+Animals given a home
14Local families employed
2014Caring for them since

Our Mission

Integrity is choosing care and compassion over personal gain

Jarjeer is a home, a hospice and a reserve for God's creatures who have spent their lives working. Many arrive tired, injured or simply too old to carry on — here they find rest.

Every animal that arrives at Jarjeer is assessed, treated and given a permanent place in our paddocks — for as long as they need it, which is usually for the rest of their lives.

Learn how it began
A carer at Jarjeer holding a donkey close, surrounded by the herd

In her own words

“The idea for building villas faded into the background”

Sue came to Morocco to retire from the law and build villas for tourists. She explains what happened instead.

Sue on how Jarjeer began — 2m 14s, captions available.Watch the full film

What Your Support Provides

Every donation reaches the paddock

A Forever Home

Retired, abandoned and rescued horses, mules and donkeys live out their days safely in our paddocks.

On-Site Clinic

An upgraded clinic provides emergency care and welcomes visiting vets for the animals in our care.

Nutrition & Farrier Care

Daily feed, clean water and regular hoof care keep every animal in our paddocks healthy and comfortable.

Life at Jarjeer

Peace beneath the Atlas Mountains

A close-up portrait of a donkey resting its chin on a wall
A herd of donkeys grazing, one looking directly at the camera
Donkeys curiously nosing the camera at Jarjeer
A donkey braying, full of character, with the herd behind
A carer holding a donkey close at the Jarjeer refuge

For as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can change a life

Just £1 a month helps provide food, shelter and medical care for the horses, mules and donkeys who call Jarjeer home.

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