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The essentials in three lines

  • The Crocoparc is in Drarga, about 14 km by road east of central Agadir and 13 km from Al Massira airport: allow 15 to 25 minutes, on tarmac roads all the way.
  • The park advertises parking close by and opens 7 days a week (10 am to 5.30 pm in early November 2026, with hours that change with the seasons). The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the park.
  • Plan on half a day: a good family outing on a grey day, to combine with the El Had souk (closed on Mondays), the Médina d'Agadir or the drive to the airport.

The sky is grey over the bay, the children don't feel like the beach, and you want a half-day outing without spending the morning on the road. The Crocoparc, east of the town, fits the bill nicely. Here is the route and how to fit the visit in with your hire car.

The route: about 14 km to Drarga

The Crocoparc is in the municipality of Drarga, on the east side of Agadir. Its official address is the N8 national road, at kilometre point 16. From Place Al Amal, in the town centre, the OSRM route planner gives 13.6 km and about 16 minutes; the regional tourism portal Explore Agadir Souss Massa says 20 minutes from the seafront. Allow 15 to 25 minutes depending on the traffic leaving town.

The calculated route crosses Agadir eastwards along Avenue Mohammed V, then goes through a long series of roundabouts to Drarga, in the direction of the Marrakech motorway. Type « Crocoparc » into your app: the park is listed on OpenStreetMap (see our article on GPS and mobile signal in Morocco). On arrival, you enter the park through a huge crocodile's mouth.

The park is almost as close to Al Massira airport: about 13 km, 15 to 20 minutes. The whole journey is on tarmac roads: a city car is all you need.

Parking, opening hours and rules on site

The Crocoparc advertises a car park close to the park, with spaces reserved for disabled visitors. The website does not say whether it is attended: leave bags and valuables in the boot, out of sight.

In early November 2026, the park was listed as open 7 days a week, from 10 am to 5.30 pm, with hours that change with the seasons. The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the park. During Ramadan, the park gives hours of 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on the first day of Eid El Kebir (Eid al-Adha). Their dates follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by sighting of the crescent moon. Check the opening hours on the Practical information page of the official website before you set off : that is also where the admission prices are published.

Two rules worth knowing: picnics are not allowed (there is a restaurant and snack kiosks on site), and pets are not permitted. As for comfort, the park says it is fully accessible to disabled visitors and to pushchairs.

How long to allow on site

The signposted circuit is over 600 metres long, along paths and walkways, with information panels on the crocodiles and the plants. You stop often: more than 300 Nile crocodiles, giant tortoises, iguanas, a snake cave, a marmoset house, a cactus garden with its rope bridge, and two children's play areas. The park itself talks of spending the afternoon or the whole day; with children, half a day is about right.

The website also mentions toilets with a baby-changing area, high chairs and a microwave for bottles in the restaurant, and rest areas along the route.

In winter and on grey days: what changes

According to the Open-Meteo archives for Drarga from 2015 to 2024, average highs fall from about 25 °C in November to 21 or 22 °C in January, and lows from about 15 °C to 11 °C, with fewer than four days of rain (1 mm or more) a month. But each month also has a few heavily overcast days. On those days, the Crocoparc is a good choice: a walk among the ficus trees, giant bamboo and Nile papyrus does not need sunshine, and the park points out that its gardens flower even in winter.

The downside concerns the animals. Crocodiles need warmth: the park has built them beaches to bask in the sun and heated burrows. The iguanas mostly show themselves in the warmest hours. And feeding depends on the temperature: up to five meals a day in summer, whereas in winter the crocodiles can go more than three months without eating. Aim for late morning and early afternoon, and don't promise the children they will see the crocodiles being fed.

What to combine in the half-day

A morning visit leaves the afternoon free. Three easy combinations, each no more than about twenty minutes' drive away.

The El Had souk. About 11 km from the park, or 15 to 20 minutes, this large traditional market sheltered behind its walls is open six days a week, except on Mondays.

The Médina d'Agadir. In Bensergao, about 11 km from the park, or around twenty minutes, this medina rebuilt in the traditional style opens every day from 9 am to 6 pm according to its website (checked on 6 November 2026, check again before you go): it is the Monday option.

The airport, on your last day. With a late-afternoon flight, visit the park in the morning and then drive 15 to 20 minutes to Al Massira, luggage in the boot. We advise returning the car 2 hours before take-off (see Returning your hire car at Agadir Al Massira airport).

Route Distance Time to allow Good to know
Central Agadir (Place Al Amal) → Crocoparc About 14 km 15 to 25 min Crossing the town eastwards
Al Massira airport → Crocoparc About 13 km 15 to 20 min Handy on your arrival or departure day
Taghazout → Crocoparc About 36 km 40 to 50 min You cross the whole of Agadir
Crocoparc → El Had souk About 11 km 15 to 20 min Closed on Mondays
Crocoparc → Médina d'Agadir (Bensergao) About 11 km Around twenty minutes Open every day, 9 am to 6 pm (checked on 06.11.2026)

What your car hire includes for this trip

Choose the car to suit the size of your family from our cars. A baby or child car seat costs €10 for the whole rental, and an additional driver €10: mention it in your request. Mileage is unlimited, and assistance is available 24/7.

Keep an eye on the return time if you plan the visit for your last day. The rental is counted in 24-hour periods, and any day started beyond 2 hours is charged as an extra day. Car collected at 10 am on the first day and returned at 3 pm on the last: 5 hours over, so one extra day. Give your times in your booking request : delivery and collection are free at the airport, at your hotel or in central Agadir. The full rules are set out in our rental conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get to the Crocoparc from Agadir?

Allow 15 to 25 minutes from the town centre (about 14 km) and 15 to 20 minutes from Al Massira airport (about 13 km). The park is in Drarga, on the N8 national road.

Is the Crocoparc open on Mondays and in winter?

Yes, the park advertises opening 7 days a week, with hours that change with the seasons (10 am to 5.30 pm when checked on 6 November 2026). The only exception announced: the first day of Eid El Kebir. Check the opening hours on the official website before you set off.

Can you get there without a car?

Yes. The park says that ALSA bus lines 5 (from the Wilaya of Agadir) and 9 (from Inezgane) go as far as Drarga, and on certain days it offers a paid shuttle, bookable by phone. Check the lines before you set off. A car leaves you free to go straight on to another visit.

Sources

Written by the Carsalis team, in Agadir. We have been hiring out cars from our office at 4 Bis rue Moulay Driss since 2008. What you are reading here comes from our own rental conditions and from what our customers ask us every week on WhatsApp.

A question about your rental in Agadir? Write to us on WhatsApp at +212 648 291 116, or use our booking request. We usually reply within the minute, and we tell you straight whether the car is free or not.

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