To be shared by the initiated
Add to my travel Notes
A paradise for fishermen, divers and surfers, Dakhla is the unspoilt spot south of Morocco. To be discovered ahead of everyone else!
Sea

With a constant water temperature all year round (25°C), it is possible to comfortably enjoy the majority of water board sports. Ideal surfing conditions (a long and perfect right-breaking wave) have led surfers to rank the Foum Labouir spot just behind Hawaii. Thanks also to an equally constant wind, windsurfers and kite surfers have also found a paradise here. The area's wealth also extends underwater. Fishing is the dominant activity, mainly through surf casting. Divers will also discover an unspoilt environment at the other end of the scale to the overcrowded spots visited by too many people. The region is also going to become a national park which will aim to protect endangered species such as monk seals. Calmer boat trips make it possible to discover the lagoon and visit the surrounding islands.
The desert
Camping in the dunes, in a surf camp for example, and waking up by the sea is unforgettable. You can also push deeper into the south of Morocco as part of a 4x4 excursion and so have a completely out-of-the-ordinary experience with the desert nomads.
The sea and the desert

These two themes are celebrated every year in March during the Dakhla festival. This is a chance to listen to and discover the cultures of the Saharan tribes, particularly through nomad music.