Destination

Dakhla, Morocco.

A forty-kilometre peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Saharawi desert. Three thousand kilometres south of Marrakech, and mentally many times further away.

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The region

Four landscapes, one peninsula.

The Dakhla lagoon is a shallow, warm bay stretching over forty kilometres. On the western side, a narrow peninsula separates the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the Sahara stretches out — miles of dunes, plains, and the iconic White Dune.

Dakhla town itself is a quiet city of around 100,000 residents, with a lively medina, a fish market and a handful of excellent restaurants. All the accommodations we use are located outside the town, on the lagoon or directly on the ocean.

lagoon

ocean

white dune

medina

Best time to visit

Dakhla has something to offer all year round.

The wind follows a reliable pattern. There's an ideal season for every type of trip.

Month

Wind

Temperature

Ideal for

January – March

moderate

18 – 22 °C

Wellness & desert

April – June

strong

20 – 25 °C

Kitesurfing & families

July – September

very strong

22 – 28 °C

Experienced kiters

October – December

moderate to strong

19 – 24 °C

Everything — golden season

Highlights

Things you won't want to miss in Dakhla.

The White Dune

An oval of brilliant white sand that spills halfway into the lagoon. Walkable at low tide, submerged at high tide.

Star camp in the desert

Among the quietest places on earth. No light pollution, a Berber tent, and a cook preparing meals just for you.

Oyster farms

Dakhla's oysters are world-famous. Enjoy a long lunch on jetties above the lagoon.

The flatwater lagoon

So shallow you can stand up to half a kilometre out. A dream for freestylers and beginners alike.

Foum Labouir

A deserted ocean spot with perfect right-hand waves. Twenty minutes away by 4x4.

Hammam tradition

Local steam rituals, argan-oil massages and black soap — an essential part of the trip.

Practical information

What you need to know.

Dakhla is easy to reach, safe, and relatively straightforward to visit. Our specialists arrange everything — from visas to transfers — so all you need to focus on is the trip itself.

Plan your trip

Flights: Schiphol → Casablanca → Dakhla (1 stopover, approx. 8 hours total). Royal Air Maroc and Iberia.
Visa: Not required for Dutch nationals, for stays of up to 90 days.
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD). Card payments are accepted everywhere.
Language: Arabic and French. Our guides speak Dutch or English.
Health: No vaccinations required. Good medical facilities in Dakhla town.
Electricity: 230V, type C/E sockets (the same as the Netherlands).