Morocco: the hellish world of sex tourism

Think of Morocco and you think of palaces, bustling souks and age-old traditions. But the postcard image hides a darker reality: the country is a magnet for paedophiles and sex tourists. Across the country, hundreds of thousands are being exploited under the gaze of their pimps. Our reporters captured secret footage of this hellish world where men, women and children are all for sale.

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Comments (6)

MARRAKECH REPORT

by Anonyme - 01/07/2011 - 00:27

AS I LIVE IN MARRAKECH...WHY DONT YOU REPORT THE TRUE STORY

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Morocco: the hellish world of sex tourism

by Anonyme - 29/06/2011 - 05:11

this is shame to Morocco..

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Morocco: the hellish world of sex tourism

by Anonyme - 27/06/2011 - 22:32

yes it´s true and I blame the moroccan authorities for that. They can´t even touch tourists even with a rose. I witmessed many times while being in marrakech some suspicious deals in cafés knowing that I am there only for 2 or 3 days. So, how can´t secret police notice that? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!