Dakhla

Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab

Kitesurf Paradise, Pearl of the Sahara

Dakhla has become in a few years the world mecca of kitesurfing. Its turquoise lagoon, constant wind, and perpetual sunshine make it a paradise for water sports.

200,000

Population

50,880 km²

Area

4 inhabitants/km²

Density

1% of national GDP

GDP

Dakhla

Capital

Oceanic Saharan

Climate

Histoire

Villa Cisneros under Spanish rule, Dakhla was integrated into Morocco in 1979. Long isolated, it has experienced spectacular tourist growth since 2010 thanks to board sports.

Géographie

A 40 km peninsula advancing into the Atlantic, Dakhla forms a 400 km² lagoon. The climate is ideal: 25°C all year round, constant wind, never any rain. A unique microclimate in the world.

Economy & Key Sectors

Les moteurs économiques de la région Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab

Fishing

The most fish-rich waters in Africa, octopus, sardine

Kitesurf & sports

World destination, camps, competitions

Greenhouse agriculture

Cherry tomatoes, export to Europe

Aquaculture

Dakhla oysters, developing sector

Key Figures

1st exporter

Octopus

50,000

Kitesurfers/year

400 km²

Lagoon

350 days/year

Sunshine

Tourism & Discoveries

Dakhla is Morocco's best kept secret. Turquoise lagoon, white dunes, desert plunging into the ocean: a dream setting for kite, surf, fishing, and adventure enthusiasts.