Agadir Crocoparc & Argan Trees: reptiles, oil cooperative

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

Goats in the treetops, crocodiles on the ground, oil pressed by hand

This half-day tour from Agadir combines three distinct stops: nomadic herders and goats climbing argan trees in their natural habitat, Crocoparc's reptile park with over 300 Nile crocodiles and exotic species, and a women's argan oil cooperative where you see the traditional pressing process. Hotel pickup and Crocoparc entry are included; you can add the goat-climbing stop or book Crocoparc alone depending on your choice at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife and cultural exploration in Agadir

Travel through Berber villages and argan plantations
Watch goats climbing argan trees
Explore Crocoparc Agadir reptile park
Visit argan oil cooperative and learn production

The Experience

The tour starts with a drive through Berber villages and argan plantations between Agadir and Tamri, passing rural landscapes that set the context for what comes next. You'll meet local herders and watch goats climb the argan trees—a sight unique to this region, where the animals scale the branches to reach the fruit. It's a rare moment to see how this part of Moroccan life actually works, not staged or roped off.

Crocoparc is a designed reptile park, not a wild reserve. You walk through on your own pace and encounter over 300 Nile crocodiles in pools and enclosures, anacondas, giant tortoises, and botanical gardens. The park is built for families and gives you time to move through it without a guide narrating every tank—you decide how long to spend at each section. Air-conditioned transport gets you there and back, and the entrance ticket is already paid.

The final stop is a women's cooperative where argan oil is pressed by hand using methods passed down through generations. You'll see the process from nut to bottle and can sample both cosmetic and culinary products. It's a working space, not a shop dressed up as one, and you leave understanding why the oil costs what it does.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir.
entrance ticket to Crocoparc.
comfortable air-conditioned transport between all stops.
a live guide in English or French.
access to the argan oil cooperative on the full-day option.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Agadir Discovery Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the full tour if you want to see how argan oil is actually made and watch goats in the trees—the cooperative and herders are only on the combined option. Pick Crocoparc alone if you're short on time or prefer to focus on the reptile park and its gardens.