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Agadir Crocodile Park (Crocoparc)
More than 300 Nile crocodiles share a botanical garden five kilometres from the beach. Here is what to expect, how much it costs, and when to time your visit around the feeding show.
Daniel Okafor· Adventure & Outdoors Editor
Trekking guide and outdoor writer who has summited Toubkal more times than he can count and surfed every break from Taghazout to Imsouane. He covers hiking, surfing, climbing and adrenaline activities. Agadir · 13+ years covering Morocco
Published 6 July 2024 Last updated 23 April 2026
Crocoparc Agadir is exactly what it sounds like — and somehow more. Step through the entrance and you find yourself in a well-tended tropical garden threaded with paths that wind past pools of genuine Nile crocodiles. The largest adults are properly large: four-metre animals that barely seem to breathe until a keeper drops a fish within reach, at which point they move with unsettling speed.
The park opened in the early 2000s with a small imported collection and has been breeding on site ever since. Today it holds over 300 crocodiles at various life stages, from newborns in a dedicated indoor nursery to fully grown adults in open pools with walkway bridges overhead. The botanical side is no afterthought either — the landscaping mixes palms, succulents and flowering shrubs in a way that makes the whole circuit feel genuinely pleasant rather than just a crocodile holding pen.
For most Agadir visitors, the park fills a useful gap: it is a half-day activity that does not require a full day trip out of the city, it works for all ages, and it is priced sensibly. If your group includes anyone under twelve, or anyone who has not stood two metres above a resting four-metre crocodile before, it is worth the detour.
Crocoparc Agadir at a glance
Key logistics before you head out — all figures are indicative and worth confirming at the gate.
| Location | Hay Mohammadi, ~5 km north of Agadir beach |
| Opening hours | Daily 09:00–18:00 (last entry ~17:00) |
| Adult ticket | Indicatively 80–100 MAD (~$8–10) |
| Child ticket | Indicatively 50–60 MAD; under 4 usually free |
| Time needed | 1.5–3 hours |
| Feeding show | Usually ~15:00–16:00, included in ticket |
| Getting there | Petit taxi 10–15 min from beach, ~20–30 MAD |
| Parking | Free roadside parking available |
Hours can shift during Ramadan and public holidays. A quick call ahead is worth it if you are visiting at a sensitive time of year.
What you actually see inside
The circuit takes around 90 minutes at a relaxed pace — here is what to expect in rough order.
The hatchling nursery
Near the entrance, a climate-controlled indoor building houses the youngest crocodiles — hatchlings and juveniles from the most recent breeding seasons. They are kept in shallow tanks behind glass, and you can see clearly how the animals develop from something roughly pencil-sized to a convincing predator within their first year. This room tends to be where children linger longest.
Juvenile pools and the botanical gardens
The main path winds through the garden with a series of fenced pools holding mid-sized juveniles, two to three years old and already formidably toothy. The landscaping around the path is genuinely attractive — flowering aloes, date palms, and tropical shrubs make the walk feel like a botanical garden with crocodiles rather than a cage complex. There are shaded benches at intervals.
The adult pool complex
The centrepiece of the park is the main pool where the largest adults bask. Raised walkway bridges cross directly over the water, giving overhead views of animals that are difficult to appreciate from ground level. On warm mornings they pile up on the banks in overlapping heaps; later in the day they drift into the shallower end. Either way, they are close enough that their scale becomes genuinely apparent.
The afternoon feeding show
Once or twice daily (usually around 15:00–16:00), keepers feed the adult pool from the banks and from the bridges. The crocodiles move from apparently catatonic stillness to striking speed in an instant — it is the kind of thing that recalibrates how you think about the barriers between you and them. The show takes around 20–30 minutes and draws a crowd, so position yourself on the bridge well beforehand.
Six things worth knowing before you visit
- Arrive before 11:00 or after 16:00 to avoid midday heat — the botanical paths are unshaded in places.
- The afternoon feeding show is the highlight; time your arrival so you have 45 minutes to explore before it starts.
- Bring MAD cash — the ticket booth does not reliably accept cards.
- The indoor hatchling nursery is a separate building near the entrance; easy to miss if you follow the main path directly to the big pools.
- Café mint tea is cheap and perfectly drinkable. The snack menu is limited, so eat before if you are hungry.
- Photography is permitted throughout. The raised viewing platforms over the main pool give the best overhead shots of the large adults.
Time needed
1.5–3 hours
Adult ticket (indicative)
80–100 MAD
Open
Daily, year-round
Combining Crocoparc with an Agadir day tour
Crocoparc works well as one stop within a broader Agadir excursion — pair it with the Kasbah lookout above the city, the souk El Had (one of the largest covered markets in Morocco), or a drive south along the Agadir coast toward Taghazout. If you are staying on the beach and want to see more of the city without navigating taxis all day, a private guided tour that includes Crocoparc as a stop is genuinely the easier option — you get air-conditioned transport, no fare negotiation, and a guide who can explain what you are looking at when a four-metre crocodile decides to move.
Crocoparc Agadir: frequently asked questions
How much does Crocoparc Agadir cost?
Entry is indicatively around 80–100 MAD (roughly $8–10) for adults and 50–60 MAD for children under 12, though prices are adjusted periodically so check the gate or the official Crocoparc website before you go. There is no additional charge for the feeding show if one is scheduled during your visit — it is included in the entry ticket. Parking on the adjacent road is free.
What is there to do at Crocoparc Agadir?
Beyond walking the enclosures, the park combines a genuine botanical garden with 300-plus Nile crocodiles at various life stages — from hatchlings in indoor nurseries through to 4-metre adults basking beside pools. Timed feeding demonstrations (usually afternoon) let you watch attendants toss fish to the larger adults. There is also a children's play area, a café serving mint tea and snacks, and shaded paths worth lingering on even in summer heat.
How many crocodiles are at Agadir's crocodile park?
Crocoparc Agadir is home to more than 300 Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) at last count, ranging from freshly hatched juveniles barely longer than a ruler to fully grown adults that look more like sculptures than living animals. The collection started with a small group imported from West Africa and has been breeding successfully on site for years — the indoor nursery showing tiny hatchlings is one of the highlights for younger visitors.
Is Crocoparc Agadir worth visiting?
For families with children, yes — it fills two to three hours comfortably and is genuinely different from a beach day. The combination of close-up crocodile encounters and well-maintained tropical gardens is unusual for the region, and it is one of the only dedicated reptile attractions in Morocco. Solo travellers or couples looking for something beyond the promenade will also find it worth an afternoon, especially if the feeding show lines up with your visit. It is not a world-class zoo, but it punches above its entrance fee.
How do I get to Crocoparc Agadir from the beach?
Crocoparc sits about 5 km north of the main Agadir beach promenade, near the Hay Mohammadi district. A petit taxi from the marina or beach hotels takes 10–15 minutes and costs around 20–30 MAD one way — agree the fare before you get in. If you are driving, it is clearly signposted from the N1 road heading north. There is no direct city bus route, so taxis are the practical option. Alternatively, many Agadir day-trip operators include Crocoparc as a stop on a wider tour of the city's attractions.
Is Crocoparc Agadir suitable for young children?
Very much so. The enclosures have solid barriers and viewing platforms that let small children see the crocodiles safely, and the paths are stroller-friendly. The indoor hatchling nursery tends to fascinate toddlers in particular. The park has shaded seating and a café, so it handles the mid-morning heat well if you arrive before noon. Children under 4 are typically free. Supervise toddlers near the main adult pools, as you would at any zoo enclosure.
What are the opening hours of Crocoparc Agadir?
Crocoparc is generally open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 (last entry around 17:00), though summer hours occasionally extend to 19:00. It operates year-round with no regular closing day, but hours can shift during Ramadan or public holidays — worth a quick phone confirmation if you are visiting during those periods. The afternoon feeding session is usually around 15:00–16:00, so arriving by 14:30 gives you time to explore before it starts.
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