We do not sell or link Dolphin World tickets. TripAdvisor rates it 3.2/5 and refuses to sell it because it "does not meet our animal welfare guidelines". This page gives you the facts so you can decide for yourself, plus the alternatives we would choose.
What Dolphin World is
Dolphin World Agadir is a dolphinarium: captive dolphins in pools, performing in scheduled shows. It is on the seafront in Anza, the northern district of Agadir past the port, a few hundred metres from the Anza dinosaur footprints. It opened around 2018. Reported residents are about four dolphins and a seal, with a beluga said to be planned; the animals came from a facility in Russia.
It is not the same thing as seeing dolphins at sea. If that is what you are hoping for, skip to the alternatives.
Prices and show times (unconfirmed)
We could not find an official price list or timetable, and sources disagree. Treat everything below as a guide and confirm on site.
| Item | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Adult | about 200 MAD (~€18) in older direct prices; 400–440 MAD quoted elsewhere, probably with transport |
| Child | about 150 MAD; 275 MAD quoted elsewhere |
| Student | about 170 MAD |
| Family packs | 430–780 MAD |
| Swim with the dolphins | 1,000 MAD for 4 minutes |
| Photo with a dolphin | 150 MAD |
| Tour packages with transport | ~€35–40 adult · €25 child |
Shows were reported on Thursday and Friday at 17:00 and on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 and 17:00, about 45 minutes each. Another listing says it is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Checked October 2026.
The welfare debate
The dolphinarium was controversial before it opened. In 2017 a petition and NGOs, including Marine Connection and local groups, opposed the project. The core arguments against dolphinariums in general are that pools are a tiny fraction of the range wild dolphins swim, and that shows and swim-with sessions are performances that put the animals under stress. Supporters of such parks argue that they let people see marine mammals up close; at Agadir, the operator has not published welfare information that we could find.
The clearest signal for travellers comes from the booking side: TripAdvisor refuses to sell bookings for Dolphin World because it does not meet the platform's animal-welfare guidelines. We follow the same line and do not sell or link it.
What reviewers say
- Rating: 3.2 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, low for a family attraction.
- Recurring complaints: small tanks, and animals that reviewers describe as underweight.
- Practical confusion: different prices quoted by different sellers, and show times that vary between listings.
Better ways to see animals around Agadir
- A boat trip from the marina. Wild dolphins are sometimes seen offshore on fishing and boat trips; never guaranteed. A 1-hour cruise is €15, a 4–5 hour fishing trip with a fish barbecue €32–37. Details on Agadir boat trips.
- Crocoparc. More than 300 Nile crocodiles, plus pythons, iguanas, tortoises and themed gardens, 15 km east of Agadir. 100 MAD adults, 70 MAD children 3–12, daily 10:00–17:30. See Crocoparc tickets.
- Souss-Massa National Park. Flamingos from October to March and the critically endangered northern bald ibis, which lives in the park and at Tamri. The Massa sector is free. See Souss-Massa National Park.
- A camel ride on the flamingo river. 2 hours along the Souss estuary for €16–20 with transfers. See camel rides in Agadir.
- Water fun in summer. The Danialand water park, 190–250 MAD in season. See Agadir water parks.
Travelling with children? Agadir with kids collects the family options, and the things to do in Agadir hub covers everything else.
Dolphin World Agadir: frequently asked questions
Where is Dolphin World Agadir?
On the seafront in Anza, the northern district of Agadir, a few hundred metres from the Anza dinosaur footprints. It is a dolphinarium: captive dolphins in pools, with shows.
How much is Dolphin World Agadir?
Prices are not published anywhere we could verify. Older direct prices were about 200 MAD per adult, 150 MAD per child and 170 MAD per student, with family packs of 430–780 MAD, a 4-minute swim with the dolphins for 1,000 MAD and a photo for 150 MAD. Other sources quote 400–440 MAD per adult and 275 MAD per child, probably including transport. Confirm on site.
What time are the dolphin shows?
Reported, not confirmed: Thursday and Friday at 17:00, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 and 17:00, about 45 minutes each. Another listing says open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Check before you travel to Anza.
Why doesn't TripAdvisor sell Dolphin World tickets?
TripAdvisor rates the dolphinarium 3.2 out of 5 and refuses to sell bookings for it because, in its words, it does not meet its animal welfare guidelines. Reviews mention small tanks and animals that look underweight.
Can I see wild dolphins in Agadir instead?
Sometimes. Wild dolphins are occasionally seen offshore on fishing and boat trips from Agadir Marina (from €15 for 1 hour, €32–37 for a 4–5 hour fishing trip). Sightings are never guaranteed, and nobody runs a reliable dolphin-watching trip here.
What are good animal outings in Agadir for kids?
Crocoparc (100 MAD adults, 70 MAD children 3–12, daily 10:00–17:30), flamingos and the rare northern bald ibis in Souss-Massa National Park, a boat trip from the marina, or a camel ride along the Souss river. In summer, the Danialand water park.
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