Dakhla, play the Robinsons of the sands
Dakhla, the pearl of southern Morocco
Dakhla is a little piece of paradise in the south of Morocco, lost between the waters of the Atlantic and the sands of the Sahara. Being there is a delight to consume without moderation. Kilometers of beaches stretch from side of the city: the opportunity to relax, the opportunity also to indulge in all kinds of water activities.
These shores are among the most beautiful in Morocco. Isolated from the world by the surrounding desert, they are a true haven of peace, the ideal place to relax, under a 25-degree sun all year round.
In the surrounding area, two beaches are particularly famous, that of PK25 and that of Foum El Bouir. The first is popular with lovers of idleness: it is a place of relaxation, where you can swim quietly in the middle of the calm and crystal clear waters of the lagoon, while in Foum El Bouir, the atmosphere is more lively. It is a site dedicated to the pleasures of skiing. Sufeurs, kitesurfers and windsurfers, whether amateur or professional, find themselves here, let themselves be carried away by the waves and winds. Further on, the Tip of Dragon is another internationally renowned spot: the waves are impressive and the most famous surfers have already rushed into these spectacular tubes that take place over hundreds of meters.
Gateway to the desert, opening onto sub-Saharan Africa, Dakhla is also and above all a gateway to paradise!
Sport in Dakhla
Dakhla, at the mercy of the wind
Dakhla is a paradise for skiing. On the Atlantic coast, under always clear skies and generous sunshine, you let yourself be carried away by the waves, according to the wind.
In these areas, three spots are particularly famous. On the lagoon side, the PK 25 beach particularly seduces kitesurfers: here, favorable winds carry you away, give you the opportunity to perform your best tricks. A little further, a sand dune sinking into the sea signals the most beautiful spot in the area. It is the tip of the dragon, the essential place for all lovers of gliding. "Simple" surfer, it is on the ocean side that you have to go: the beach of Foum El Bouir is the place where all the virtuosos of the board gather.
In Dakhla, fishing is also in the spotlight: on the shore, you practice surfcasting, you will be surprised by the result! You can also rent a zodiac and, under the guidance of a guide, discover the most fishy waters of the surroundings.
Standing on a board or a cane in your hand, in Dakhla, you indulge your passion in a little corner of paradise!
Kitesurfing, diving and water activities in the Dakhla Lagoon
The natural wealth of Dakhla
Dakhla is a seaside town, one of the most beautiful in Morocco. We relax at the edge of its lagoon, we swim there and we have fun too. But Dakhla is also the adventure: gateway to the desert, the city opens onto the immensities of the Sahara; as for the ocean that borders it, it is not only good to swim there, it is also pleasant to discover the riches it contains.
Marine expeditions or land expeditions? The first takes you on a waterfowl hunt. In the middle of the fish-rich waters of Dakhla, you indulge in your passion for fishing: feet in the water, you throw the line in the waves, practice surfcasting; aboard a Zodiac, you move away from the edges, catch bigger fish.
Maybe you'll opt for an inland adventure. It is then the Sahara and its mysteries that are revealed to you: in a 4×4, you crisscross the sands, you quench your thirst at the source of Asma and discover the White Dune. You can also ride a camel, explore the desert in the manner of the ancients and admire the paintings that nature composes there, among the most beautiful on the planet.
Much more than a place of relaxation, Dakhla is an invitation to discover, the opportunity for a lively stay!
A mythical lagoon
Play Robinson Crusoe on the beaches of Dakhla
From north to south, with hundreds of kilometers of sandy and deserted beaches, opening onto the Atlantic, Dakhla offers you a sublime setting. You will feel in symbiosis with a nature as mysterious as it is preserved.
Located on an almost island, at the mouth of the Rio de Oro, Dakhla Bay and its splendid lagoon with warm turquoise waters are home to migratory birds, pink flamingos, turtles, monk seals, rays and humpback dolphins. You can admire them from the southern end of the peninsula, in Punta Sarga.
In addition to inviting idleness, swimming and fishing in surf-casting, you will have the opportunity to practice the most fashionable water activities. Since 2014, the city has been ranked number one in the world of skiing spots.
Surfers, kite-surfers or windsurfers, who also consider this spot as one of the most beautiful on earth, meet on the beach of Foum El Bouir.
Going further south, you will discover the beautiful white sand beach of Puertito, as well as the beach of Puerto Rico, where you will have the opportunity to sleep under the khaimat tents during your bivouac.
Enjoy the charms of the little-known pearl of Morocco.